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Shoresy

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Netflix - how to force over primary WAN
« on: January 06, 2023, 12:15:49 am »
I've noticed occasionally Netflix hiccups over a mult-WAN connection. Streaming seems to stop on occasion, and it appears to do so when the stream switches from one WAN to another, often when starting new episodes or between shows. The Sticky connections option is enabled in the firewall, with a source tracking timeout of 3600 seconds.

What would be the best way to accomplish forcing Netflix over the primary WAN? High-level firewall suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
« Last Edit: January 06, 2023, 12:28:32 am by Shoresy »
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Re: Netflix - how to force over primary WAN
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2023, 09:34:09 pm »
You can add an alias for the mac address of the device that is using Netflix.  Then add a LAN rule, direction in, source [ Alias device you just added ], the select whichever Gateway you have for the primary wan.  Make sure rule is high up enough to match.

This is how I force certain Roku's to go out a Spectrum WAN connection so that I can use the Spectrum app and get all the appropriate channels.
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Re: Netflix - how to force over primary WAN
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2023, 05:52:44 am »
Thanks @genesysguy - had a few other devices where I added this same rule on the LAN interface. Seems to do exactly what I was looking for it to do, appreciate the tip! Simple, yet effective, perfect solution!
« Last Edit: January 07, 2023, 05:57:59 am by Shoresy »
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