2014-05-01

Hi guys

 

Got a bit of a weird problem.

 

I have the following setup:

 

BT Infinity 2 (78Mbit / 19.5Mbit sync speed)

BT Home Hub 5 (Type A) | Software version 4.7.5.1.83.8.173.1.6 | Last updated 20/02/14

BT YouView Vision Box

Roku 3 Media Streamer

Media Center PC

Desktop PC

2 x Nexus 5 Mobiles

1 x Hudl Tablet

 

My network uses 2 x TP-Link Gigabit Switches to handle traffic from the devices, so they have a Gigabit connection. This setup has worked fine for months.

I have had a Netflix account since November last year and used it with the Roku 3 since then - no issues.

About 2 weeks ago, it stopped working with Roku 3 and the Netflix app.

It works fine via all the other devices - but Roku can send their app traffic over a different CDN - and they suggest we change DNS on the router to see if that resolves the issue. As you can imagine, the Home Hub 5 is locked down so I cannot do that, and the Roku does not allow you to change DNS itself. Stumped.

The error I get is as follows:

"Couldn't connect to Netflix. Please try again or restart your home network and streaming device. For more information, visit netflix.com/nethelp. Code: nw-2-5"

Netflix Server 1 = OK
Netflix Server 2 (nw-2-5) = Failed
Netflix Server 3 (nw-2-5) = Failed
Internet Connection = OK

 

I have tried factory resetting the Home Hub 5 and factory resetting the Roku box. None of it fixes it.

I have 'signed out' of all devices on the Netflix homepage.

 

I get the error "Couldn't connect to Netflix. Please try again or restart your home network and streaming device. For more information, visit netflix.com/nethelp. Code: nw-2-5"

This is before it even logs into the service.

 

http://downrightnow.com/netflix = shows no issues.

 

Roku and Netflix say it is my ISPs problem with their routing. I am going to jump the gun and say you will say it is their issue. End of the day, there is an issue and I cannot troubleshoot it due to a locked down router and Roku box.

 

Netflix use LibSyn's content delivery network for their streaming, so I cannot provide traces etc.

 

As I said before, Netflix works fine on all the devices other than the Roku Netflix application.

 

Any help is appreciated.

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