https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=493442
Bug ID: 493442
Summary: KDE Connect fails on different WIFI bands, other apps
work fine
Classification: Applications
Product: kdeconnect
Version: unspecified
Platform: Other
OS: Other
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: common
Assignee: albertv...@gmail.com
Reporter: rudranilgh...@protonmail.com
CC: andrew.g.r.hol...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
KDE Connect fails on different bands; other apps that works over WIFI on local
network works fine
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. I use a dual-band Wi-Fi network where both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands share
the same SSID (name). Both my Windows PC and Android device connect to this
network. Client isolation disabled in WIFI.
2. When I move away, my Android phone automatically switches to the 2.4GHz band
for connectivity, while my PC stays connected to the faster 5GHz band.
OBSERVED RESULT
1. KDE Connect, fails to connect properly in this situation. Android and pc
can't find each other even though both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Refreshing both don't work.
2. Interestingly, other apps such as Local Send and Snapdrop, which operate
similarly to KDE Connect, continue to function correctly despite the band
difference.
3. All windows firewall permission are given to KDE.
4. I also tried with making fixed IPs for my PC and android in my router DHCP
settings. This bug still happens. Local Send and Snapdrop works fine on both
situations.
EXPECTED RESULT
It should stay connected.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: 11 Pro Version 10.0.22631 Build 22631;
KDE vesrion: 24.02.1 KDE Frameworks Version: 6.0.0 Qt Version: 6.6.2
Android: 14
KDE vesrion: 1.32.2 - Play Store
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KDE should copy how Local Send and Snapdrop.net works. Both open source, both
more reliable than KDE Connect, but pales in comparison feature wise.
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