How can I use DLNA on LG B8 via PC to test true wi-fi speed


  1. Posts : 96
    Windows 10 Pro-: x64 21H2
       #1

    How can I use DLNA on LG B8 via PC to test true wi-fi speed


    Hi all,

    I watch a lot of 1:1 high bandwidth 4K Dolby Vision / HDR movies on my LG 55" B8 OLED via my PC, and for such an expensive TV (£2000 new in 2018) it only has a crap 100MBit LAN - most 4K 1:1 is OK through it, but, high bandwidth action scenes aren't even buffered, as its a direct stream, but the PLEX app (or DLNA via plex's DLNA server process) does not buffer.

    The speed tester app is off the internet and is totally useless 50-208Mbps, with BT Gigabit FTTP SmartHub2 Router 2 inches from the rear of the TV -25dB signal according to the BT SmartHub 2

    Now I can see the TV in the NETWORK folder - but it has a 3 connections for it, and one for playing media from it? but NONE that allow access to it's storage, the other one that looks like an iPod starts Windows Media Player, and wants to try and play something off it - cancelled that before it set itself up!!

    How can I set it up with DLNA so i can send a file (over LAN G/Bit) to the router, then to TV via 5Ghz Wi-Fi - so i can monitor the speed it sent from the PC, then i would get a TRUE READING of the wi-fi speed without relying on external factors (web testers) i need to test the wi-fi speed in my local network

    any help is greatly appreciated
    thanks

    PS. how the heck do u change yer system specs? no edit button>?
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  2. Posts : 188
    Win10 Pro X64 22H2 build 19045.3803
       #2

    There are many free and commercial DLNA server programs available for Windows. Plex (commercial) is popular, for example. I used to use Kodi's internal DLNA server (free) and Serviio (also free), but now use a direct HDMI cable connection from my computer to my AVR (Audio/Video Receiver). It's a lot less hassle, with less software to maintain.

    If you (temporarily or permanently) disable WiFi in Windows, that'll force all network traffic (including DLNA) to go over its ethernet connection to your router. You'll have to run an ethernet cable, of course, if you haven't already.

    There are quite a few utility programs which will tell you how much ethernet (wifi or ethernet) traffic is being generated by programs under Windows. I use NirSoft's AppNetworkCounter. In other words, you can measure the WiFi throughput at the source computer rather than the destination TV.

    p.s. To edit your computer description, select the "Settings" menu item which is at the top right of every forum page, next to the "Log Out" menu item. Don't use the "My Profile" menu item.
    Last edited by selden; 30 Nov 2021 at 16:21.
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