I am currently testing VLC streaming server. However I am seeing random "drops" or disconnects in the video stream. The session for cuts out and needs to be restated. It happens about 1 to 4 times a minute on average. Sometimes less, sometimes more, or sometimes it lasts for a good 5 minutes before dropping out. There is no pattern to it.
I've tested 3 different clients (VLC, MPC-HC, BlueIris) and it's the same issue.
I've tested this with different computers/hardware of varying capabilities and operating systems (Pentium III vs. Intel Core 2 Duo, Windows XP vs. Windows 7). It's the same issue.
I've tested the same hardware and clients with alternative streaming server software. I do not have the issue when I use something other than VLC as a server.
The problem is specifically with the VLC server software. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a way to solve it?