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lackb · 01-11-2012, 02:09 AM

I thought I would post this information as it has taken me a number of days to sort out my issue after reading a large number of forum posts and suggestions. There have been a number of reported variations of this issue.

Basically when I connected my new A300 to my Gigabit network I made the fatal mistake of creating a Samba share. The result of this was as follows:
- hours for the NMJ to scan my TV and DVD collection (talking about 150 movies (ISO files) and 30 TV episodes (mainly AVIs))
- playback stutter of DVD ISO files. AVIs played fine.

After reseaching the forums I made the following changes:
- video output and frameratesync settings as per Chris' post - http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=55970
- deleted the Samba share and created a NFS-TCP share

The result was:
- perfect playback of DVD ISO files
- reduced NMJ scan time to approx 30mins

From what I have read a Samba share appears to work fine on a 100Mb network, but you need an NFS-TCP share on a Gigbabit network.

I hope this post is of assistance to anyone who has encountered the same issue.

After fixing this issue I am very happy with the A300, especially its UI. I still need to do a bit of work to sort out the NMJ mismatches, but that will come.

**chris57** · 01-11-2012, 06:31 AM

I'm using only Samba here on my gigabit network.

Dont use NFS personally to share only SMB as I have files on Windows PC's and my NAS. NAS can do NFS but on a Windows PC NFS is a hassle I dont need I've decided. The 300 can process the data more than quick enough over both 100 and gigabit for DVD and even 1:1 Bluray. Although I do think that the latest firmware did affect SMB sharing and not SMB transfers.

For your NMJ mismatches try ROM's NMJToolbox2.

lackb · 01-11-2012, 06:41 AM

Thanks Chris. Yep, I was planning to use the toolbox to do a tidy up.

moonracer · (This post was last modified: 01-11-2012 04:23 PM by moonracer.)

(01-11-2012 06:31 AM)chris57 Wrote: I'm using only Samba here on my gigabit network.

Dont use NFS personally to share only SMB as I have files on Windows PC's and my NAS. NAS can do NFS but on a Windows PC NFS is a hassle I dont need I've decided. The 300 can process the data more than quick enough over both 100 and gigabit for DVD and even 1:1 Bluray. Although I do think that the latest firmware did affect SMB sharing and not SMB transfers.

For your NMJ mismatches try ROM's NMJToolbox2.

As a continuation of this thread, I noticed during my a300 setup that there were only two settings; 10/100 and auto. Another reason I went for the PCH is that it was about the only media player out there with gigabit ethernet. I know 100MB works fine with pristine BD ISOs but it certainly doesn't hurt to have GB speed; especially if you are pulling additional data like artwork from a NAS and have a gigabit network ( cables and switches ) setup as I do.

Under the a300 specifications it lists 10/100/1000. So my question is, does the a300 utilize a gigabit ethernet connection?

Thanks,
mr

lackb · 01-12-2012, 12:36 AM

mr, yes the A300 is Gigabit capable. This is the Auto setting. The colour of the port connection on your Gigabit switch should change to indicate a Gigabit connection. On my Netgear GS608 it goes from amber (10/100Mb) to Green (1000Mb).

moonracer · 01-12-2012, 01:57 AM

(01-12-2012 12:36 AM)lackb Wrote: mr, yes the A300 is Gigabit capable. This is the Auto setting. The colour of the port connection on your Gigabit switch should change to indicate a Gigabit connection. On my Netgear GS608 it goes from amber (10/100Mb) to Green (1000Mb).

Thanks for the confirmation lack. I'm color-blind and never use those indicators.

Cheers,
moonracer

lackb · (This post was last modified: 06-19-2012 02:30 AM by lackb.)

After months of frustration I have finally found the problem. It was not the A300, it was an issue in my network. I discovered I had a problem with my Netgear GS605 v2 hub. It was "working" but not had some sort of problem and was causing a bottleneck. Noticed this when I started having issues with my AppleTV. Replaced the hub at the weekend ($33) and the A300 is working perfectly. The NMJ wall is loading much faster, files start playing almost immediately and no issues when playing large MKV or ISO files. I am very happy !

**chris57** · 06-19-2012, 09:34 AM

Thanks for posting back. Many incorrectly assume that it is the player as it does not involve you having to do anything other than post a few moans and don't bother to continue investigating. Glad you got it nailed. I'll have to check my GS-605 and GS-608 but I haven't had any problems.

goAMinD · 07-05-2012, 10:19 PM

Cool...

More often the stutter/freeze issues are found in networks. I also fixed my issues at switch level by managing it specifically. Great you found it!

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