Wireless streaming issues

[megapixels83]

Hi all

I am trying to stream full bluray rips (20gig to 40gig) from my wd tv unit in my lounge to my wd tv live streaming unit in my bedroom.

The connection is wd tv unit in lounge connected via Ethernet to a netgear wnce2001 wireless adaptor which connects to my modem wirelessly and then my wd tv live streaming unit connects to the modem wirelessly. My Internet is approx 6 download and 0.41 upload.

The streaming film is unwatchable, stopping every 30 seconds etc.

Am I asking to much to stream such large files, is my wifi to Ethernet adaptor causing issues. I can happily watch films on netflix on the bedroom unit.

I am lost when it comes to networking issues and gadgets.

Thanks for any help.

[bert11]

you need a good wireless router to stream HD on wireless. I use ethernet for streaming HD and wireless for web browsing

150mbps router speed may not be good enough to stream wirelessly

see Netgear's range of routers

http://www.netgear.co.uk/images/Router%20Chart%209...

[megapixels83]

Cheers matey my router is the http://www.amazon.com/TD-W8960N-Wireless-Splitter-... which is 300mbps

The wireless to Ethernet adapter is the same at 300mbps

I was wondering if having this extra thing for the content to go via is causing issues.

[bigdom]

Its a lack of available bandwidth - these are very data hungry files, you'll need a wired ethernet connection to stream effectively. Power over Ethernet could also be a good solution, if this isn't possible.

Something like piggy 6. http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline-500av-index...

[maffski]

bigdom said:

Its a lack of available bandwidth - these are very data hungry files, you'll need a wired ethernet connection to stream effectively. Power over Ethernet could also be a good solution, if this isn't possible.

Something like piggy 6. http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline-500av-index...

I'd second power over ethernet, I use it and can stream HD without a problem. Wireless never gets anywhere need it's headline speeds - the signal is quickly attenuated by vertical offsets and by going through walls.

[malman]

maffski said:

bigdom said:

Its a lack of available bandwidth - these are very data hungry files, you'll need a wired ethernet connection to stream effectively. Power over Ethernet could also be a good solution, if this isn't possible.

Something like piggy 6. http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline-500av-index...

I'd second power over ethernet, I use it and can stream HD without a problem. Wireless never gets anywhere need it's headline speeds - the signal is quickly attenuated by vertical offsets and by going through walls.

Just a headsup that is ethernet over powerline. You can use this instead of running network cables to kit in your house.

Power over ethernet (POE) is used for providing power to bits of network kit via the network cable that carries the data.

You do not want POE in this case so don't go searching for POE kit.

[maffski]

malman said:

Just a headsup that is ethernet over powerline. You can use this instead of running network cables to kit in your house.

Power over ethernet (POE) is used for providing power to bits of network kit via the network cable that carries the data.

You do not want POE in this case so don't go searching for POE kit.

Yep, sorry, that's what you get for posting when your still asleep, I did mean ethernet over power (Homeplug)

[megapixels83]

Thanks all

Final question can these home plugs go in a power bar

[paulrockliffe]

The answer seems to be usually, but not always. Mine aren't very good when not straight into a plug, but others don't seem to have that problem.