Just want to share with you guys that when using mesh WiFi system, always connect your dCS streamer to the main router, NOT the nodes. No matter how the nodes are connected to the router, not even with a wired connection.
In the past I connected my Rossini APEX to a mesh node, and in order to secure a stable connection, I connected the node to the router using a ethernet cable. I thought that such a connection is entirely wired with no wireless instability. I was very much mistaken. Music streaming was rather unstable with frequent disconnections which required daily resets.
A few days ago I bought a very long ethernet cable and connected my Rossini directly to the main router. Problem solved! Connection is now ROCK SOLID.
Not sure if it is psychological, now the system seems to sound more coherent with a darker background.
Well it may be quite depending on the WiFi Mesh system you use, distance between the router and satellites, the nature of the backhaul for the lan …
I’m using an Orbi 850 system for years (one router, two satellites all connected “wirelessly”) and have my Bartok connected via Ethernet to the second satellite: I never had to complain.
Note that the router is at the first floor, satellites are at the second floor, distance between each is approximately 10-12m and they are all separated by either concrete walls or a concrete slab.
My Roon server is connected by Ethernet to the same satellite as the Bartok.