HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 511 Network Authentication Required
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 511 (Network Authentication Required) is a 5xx Server Error response. 206 indicates that the server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming. In contrast, 511 means that the client needs to authenticate to gain network access. Used by captive portals (hotel/airport WiFi).
描述
The server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming.
何时出现
During video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
如何修复
No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.
描述
The client needs to authenticate to gain network access. Used by captive portals (hotel/airport WiFi).
何时出现
When connecting to WiFi that requires login (airport, hotel, coffee shop).
如何修复
Open a browser and complete the captive portal login process.
主要区别
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 511 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 206: The server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming.
HTTP 511: The client needs to authenticate to gain network access. Used by captive portals (hotel/airport WiFi).
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 511 when when connecting to WiFi that requires login (airport, hotel, coffee shop).
何时使用哪个
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 511 (Network Authentication Required): Open a browser and complete the captive portal login process.