Cox Panoramic WiFi modem/router with a Linksys SE3008V2
DS 216j NAS with dual 4GB drives
Roon Optimized Core Kit Roon OS 1.0 (Build 227) Stable
Version 1.8 )Build 1021) Stable
Connected Audio Devices
PS Audio Direct Stream Digital DAC with ethernet bridge
Ethernet over power lines via TD-Link AV-2000
Remotes are iphone, iMacs and a Windows Surface running Win 10x
Number of Tracks in Library
40,000 tracks
Description of Issue
I am caught in a vicious circle. My Roon server comes up with “Un oh, something’s not right. Make sure your Roon core is turned on and that you’re connected to the same network. Select a different core.”
When I select a different core it gives the standard “…you won’t be able to access the music you had before.” It then shows me the Roon Optimized Core Kit on my network and says “ready.” When I select “Connect” It says “Waiting for your Roon Core.” and then it goes back to “Uh oh…” Las night, it was included the “Are you Online” screen as well.
So, I am unable to even begin to restore a backup.
All of this was proceeded by some odd behavior after I returned from a month-long trip during which I shut down all my systems. I’d never seen the “Waiting for your Roon core” wheel until this past week. I attempted to make a backup but Roon wouldn’t allow it (but I forget now the prompt). And I had to reboot my Intel NUC multiple times a day.
Guys, software is supposed to become MORE reliable as it matures. Roon is not doing that. Every time I travel I have problems when I return home.
Roon generally advises against using such devices - read this Roon article.
It may have worked seemingly flawless for you and others, but it’s not guaranteed to stay that way.
I don’t know if this will help, but try changing the DNS server. It’s a bit difficult to make out, but it looks like you’re using 68.106.28.11. Try changing this to 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare DNS) or 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS).
Thanks for the suggestion. I noticed the DNS server, too, and it certainly would seem a likely issue. But I tried to change it without success. Can anyone suggest how to do it, please?
I think you need to set a static IP address before you can change the DNS settings. Take a look at this KB article for further details.
Alternatively, as you’re currently using DCHP, try changing the DNS on your router instead. This would set the DNS for your whole network to either 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 (or anything else you choose).
Yes, many times. ROCK itself seems to run fine. I also renamed RoonServer to RoonServer_old and tried recreating the database, but that had no effect that I could discern.
I’ve rebooted everything (modem/router, switch, NAS, NUC) multiple times with no apparent change.
You might find that 8.8.8.8 (or 1.1.1.1) speeds things up across your network, if you change the DNS or your router, but if everything’s now working as expected it’s not essential.
