# Losing connection with server

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/losing-connection-with-server/119093>\
**Category:** Apps & Creations\
**Created:** [October 18, 2015, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/losing-connection-with-server/119093 "2015-10-18T11:37:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![andrema2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d9b06d/32.png) [@andrema2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/andrema2)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2015, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/losing-connection-with-server/119093/1 "2015-10-18T11:37:07Z")

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Hi

I’m new to Rasplex.

I just installed Rasplex on a Pi2 with a 32gb Class 10. I’m connected to my network via wifi.

From time to time I’m getting disconnected from the server. The wifi seems to be ok, I checked the 2.4ghz networks and seems to be no overlapping with others.

I’m also not able to play anything. It starts and then it stucks. I check the server and the load is minimum.

Where can I start tackling these issues ? Should I downgrade to older versions ?

Thanks

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**Author:** ![Afullmark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/afullmark/32/5598_2.png) [@Afullmark](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Afullmark)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2015, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/losing-connection-with-server/119093/2 "2015-10-18T14:19:40Z")

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Looks like a fix is in the works (maybe ready for next version? you’d have to ask): [https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/181842/get-directory-failed-0-7-1](https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/181842/get-directory-failed-0-7-1)

Of course, this might not be the exact problem you are having; take a look here to: [https://github.com/RasPlex/RasPlex/issues/429](https://github.com/RasPlex/RasPlex/issues/429)

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**Author:** ![andrema2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d9b06d/32.png) [@andrema2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/andrema2)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2015, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/losing-connection-with-server/119093/3 "2015-10-18T15:38:57Z")

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Yes, it is what I’m seeing.

Any workaround ? Do you know if on 0.6.0 it would work ?

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**Author:** ![Afullmark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/afullmark/32/5598_2.png) [@Afullmark](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Afullmark)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/losing-connection-with-server/119093/4 "2015-10-18T20:37:38Z")

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I personally did not see the issue in 0.7.0.

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**Author:** ![andrema2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d9b06d/32.png) [@andrema2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/andrema2)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2015, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/losing-connection-with-server/119093/5 "2015-10-18T23:03:00Z")

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The solution was to connect via Ethernet cable and it to a wifi repeater. It solved all my issues.

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**Author:** ![Afullmark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/afullmark/32/5598_2.png) [@Afullmark](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Afullmark)\
**Post date:** [October 19, 2015, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/losing-connection-with-server/119093/6 "2015-10-19T13:51:32Z")

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> @andrema2 said:  
> The solution was to connect via Ethernet cable and it to a wifi repeater. It solved all my issues.

Yes, I am connected via ethernet, but still get problem recorded here: [https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/181842/get-directory-failed-0-7-1](https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/181842/get-directory-failed-0-7-1)

Your issue was different it seems; perhaps bandwidth related.

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**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\
**Post date:** [January 8, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/losing-connection-with-server/119093/7 "2020-01-08T19:06:18Z")

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