To check the Wi-Fi speaker's connection to the Wi-Fi network using ping commands and other network diagnostics, follow these steps:

1. Check the IP Address of the Wi-Fi Speaker:

• Method 1: Check Router/Access Point
  Log in to your router or access point's admin interface (usually via a web browser at 192.168.x.x or 192.168.1.1), and check the list of connected devices. Look for the Wi-Fi speaker by its MAC address or device name to see its assigned IP address.

• Method 2: Use a Network Scanning Tool
  You can use network scanning tools like Advanced IP Scanner (Windows) or Fing (Android/iOS) to find all devices on your network and the IP addresses assigned to them.

• Method 3: Use a Lithe Audio App
  

• You can use Lithe Audio App to find speaker IP address assigned to them within settings page of the app (example IP  192.169.1.25).
  

2. Ping the Wi-Fi Speaker:

Once you have the IP address of your Wi-Fi speaker, you can use the ping command to test if the device is reachable over the network.

• On Windows: Open Command Prompt (press Windows + R, type cmd, and press Enter). Then, type:

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  ping <IP address of the speaker>
  

  For example:

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  ping 192.168.1.25
  

• On macOS/Linux: Open Terminal and type the same ping command:

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  ping <IP address of the speaker>
  

If the Wi-Fi speaker is properly connected to the network, you should receive replies from the device with the round-trip time. For example:

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Pinging 192.168.1.25 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.25: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.1.25: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

If the device is unreachable, you may see a "Request Timed Out" message or "Destination Host Unreachable".

To ensure the speaker is connected to the router and that the router is reachable, ping the router's IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.1 or the specific IP of your router):

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ping 192.168.1.1

If the router responds, but the speaker does not, it may indicate an issue between the speaker and the router, such as a weak signal, incorrect configuration, or a DHCP assignment issue.

4. Traceroute to Diagnose Path Issues:

You can use traceroute to see the path your ping takes through the network. This can help identify any hops or devices where packets might be getting delayed or dropped.

• On Windows: Open Command Prompt and type:

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  tracert <IP address of the speaker>
  

• On macOS/Linux: Open Terminal and type:

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  traceroute <IP address of the speaker>
  

This command will show you the route taken from your computer to the Wi-Fi speaker, including each intermediary device (router, switch, etc.). If there are delays or packet losses at any point along the path, it could help identify where the issue is occurring.

5. Check for Packet Loss:

You can use the ping command with the -t (continuous) option to monitor the connection over time and look for packet loss or intermittent issues:

• On Windows:

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  ping -t <IP address of the speaker>
  

  This will continuously send pings until you stop it with Ctrl + C. If there is packet loss or a time delay that increases over time, it might suggest issues with the speaker's Wi-Fi connection.

• On macOS/Linux:

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  ping -i 1 <IP address of the speaker>
  

  This will ping every second and help detect issues with packet loss.

6. Check the Speaker's Wi-Fi Connection Quality:

If the speaker supports it, you can check its Wi-Fi signal strength through its settings or app interface. In some cases, the app for controlling the speaker (like Sonos, Bose, or other smart speakers) provides a signal strength indicator or status messages for the connection.

7. Check DHCP Lease on Router:

If the speaker is connected via DHCP (most devices are), ensure it has a valid IP address. On your router, check the DHCP lease table to see if the speaker's MAC address is associated with a valid IP address.

• Log into the router and find the DHCP section (usually under "LAN" or "Network").
• Check for the MAC address and IP address of your Wi-Fi speaker in the DHCP clients list.

8. Test Other Devices on the Same Network:

Test the connectivity of other devices (such as your phone or computer) to the Wi-Fi network by pinging them in the same way. This will help determine whether the issue is specific to the Wi-Fi speaker or if there’s a broader network issue.

9. Check for Wireless Interference:

If your Wi-Fi speaker is connected to the router via Wi-Fi (despite being wired for Ethernet backhaul), interference from other devices (like microwaves, Bluetooth devices, or other Wi-Fi networks) could be causing drops. If possible, connect the speaker closer to the router or access point to see if this improves connectivity.

10. Advanced Diagnostics:

• Check Router Logs: Some routers provide logs that can show information about devices that are connecting or disconnecting, including any issues with DHCP leases or network drops.
• Wi-Fi Analyzer Tool: If the issue is intermittent and could be due to wireless interference, using a Wi-Fi analyzer tool (e.g., inSSIDer or Wi-Fi Analyzer) can help you see if there is interference on the channel being used by the speaker.

By using these commands and methods, you can check the Wi-Fi speaker’s connection to the network, diagnose potential issues, and troubleshoot problems related to connectivity