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Hi Asa,

I am also having similar issues with the ID41 in my 818.

Have you managed to resolve the issue?

I think its an issue with the ID41 maintaining connection to 'most' switches.

i have tried 3x different switches and keep getting my MC200 and 818 dropping off from Roon.


After reading about a similar issue on the Roon forum, direct connection was questioned to rule out any potential issues.

If i connect my 818 directly to my Microsoft Surface i5 laptop (Current Roon Core)via Ethernet to USB converter, it is very stable...with only the MC200 dropping off from Roon. (the MC200 is still connected to a switch down stairs).

The issue with this is, i then have to use the laptop via wi-fi and not ethernet cable.

Also if i go to a dedicated NUC in the future, i'll still have the issue of needing to use a switch either upstairs or downstairs(depending upon where i keep the NUC), hence id like to get this resolved before doing so.


If i add in any switch i have (1xnetgear or 2x other TP-Link) i keep getting drop offs.......i was also getting this with Sooloos at more and more regular intevals.

Does anyone know of a 'cheap' basic switch that they know works?

i can still use the 818 in my music roon connected to my laptop but this still mean having connection issues with my MC200.......which i'd like to use as another endpoint in the lounge.

All other zones/endpoints are very stable, such as Explorer 2 into laptop and Sonos zones.


Whats puzzling is, If i run Meridian Sooloos config(v34), that can show both MC200 and ID41 whilst Roon has issues maintaining connection to either/both.....which leads me to think maybe its a maybe a switch issue and Roon issue?

Appreciate any help/suggestions from anyone

ref switches i have that have issues with maintaining connections:
TP-LINK: TL-SF1005D
TP-LINK: TL-SG108S
Netgear: GS205

Regards

Darren