I have a laptop, a Samsung TV which supports DLNA - Allshare (via LAN connection)on my network. (Note: Allshare is for sharing multimedia files, controlling Samsung TVs via network, ... etc)

Installed latest Allshare app on my Windows 7 x64.

The problem is, allshare every time searches for players, sometimes finds TV after very long time, sometimes doesn't.

I wonder, Is there anyway to "lock" the player with known ip address?

Here is screenshot, when app finds TV and shows in the players list.

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And second time (after re-launching Allshare app) even if TV is on, it doesn't find

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I have a bit complicated home network. Few words about my network structure

  1. I disabled DHCP function of modem so it works like a hub
  2. I configured WiFi connection between the laptop and modem, so that I can share internet connection provided by USB WiMAX modem (which connected to laptop), and use laptop as dhcp server.
  3. Configured a cabled LAN connection between the TV and modem, set manual ip address, so TV's ip address is static.

Another thing is my windows firewall is on. But i don't think It could be a problem.Because when all goes well, software works without any problem.

I explained all details, that maybe something makes issue

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