Streaming HD over wireless network - anyone succeeded? Please tell me what brands do you use to get stable HD streaming over wireless?
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Yes I have! I have a 6 year old Netgear router (need to get a newer one) and a $30-40 CISCO USB wireless adapter plugged into the WD Media Player. My computer is in the back of the house connected to the router/internet. My video streams perfectly, no skipping or buffering, just continuous uninterrupted streaming. I don't know what I can say to help.. You tried the automatic detection? Must be that your network has an issue. Is the YouTube software working but not able to see files on your computer?
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No, none at all. Occasionally I drop wifi stream but I think its my router doing that. What input are you using? HDMI ? I'm thinking it could be the cable. It is worth spending some $ for a good one.
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You might be able to use vlc player. Vlc player is on itunes market. It worked wireless for streaming from another wifi based flash drive. The one from sandisk. VLC supports all kinds of formats, though the stream speed will affect whether or not its watchable.
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Netflix HD only streams at 3.6mbps. ANY wireless connection will easily handle this - even 802.11b.
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I use my Airlink on a WD Live Hub, and I stream HD videos from the YouTube app with no problem. Don't know if I'm getting 1080 or 720 though, but I'm pretty sure it's 1080.
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I have found lower quality resolution with Netflix streaming wirelessly than I get with Amazon using the same speed and config. I have a BluRay player attached that has wireless that I plan to try to see if it is better but I don't think it is the connection since I can stream HD from Amazon and get a totally crisp picture. I have a 10mb connection. UPDATE:As mentioned above I did try streaming Netflix through my Sony BluRay to see if the connection was better. It may have been very marginally better, but did not solve the recurring pixelation problem. In my case at 10mb it may be partially a speed problem. I plan to upgrade to 60 or 90 in the next few weeks and will post another update after that as well.
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Thanks for your input. I'm test driving both CinemaTube and WDTV HD Live for use with PlayOn. So far, they're both working beautifully. Just got to decide which I like the best and return the other. Thanks again.
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You will not be able to stream HD at that speed. If you are streaming HD then you were incorrect about your speed.See my guide for further details about speed requirements for various streams.
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It's not a question of whether DLNA is or is not simplistic. It's a question of whether it works when people use this device, and specifically when people use it with the native capabilities of whatever is hosting or storing the media. Saying what's better sidesteps the issue. It would be better for me to ignore the WD and use a powerful desktop computer attached to my TV instead. Unless you factor in cost. In that case, it's better not to need to find any dedicated server program or anything else that's not included for free.
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I purchased a wireless bridge but I was not able to make it work. I don't believe it was the fault of the unit, I just couldn't get the bridge to receive a signal from my router. I achieved what I wanted by purchasing a Roku so I returned the bridge. I will try again when I get more time. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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I have not tried that but I stream from a home server with no problems.I hope this helps.
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We have not tried to wirelessly stream content from a laptop with our 42LB5800. After I set it up, I watched football and other broadcast media. I'm away from home right now, so I cannot answer your question. The TV is mega wirelessly capable AND there is at least one HDMI port on it. I assume the possibility for wireless streamin IS there. I will be home next Tuesday. I will look at the owner's manual then for you...
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I have purchased several of these devices, but have not opened any. Dont know if its worth the risk. Purchased a Tripe Mate Elite by HooToo, which is a wireless router that lets you connect an external hard drive (&gt;1TB), do pass thrus, etc. Check this device in Amazon and read reviews. Cost was pretty minimal $40. Then you can have several HD's and used the one you want. Need to check the movie whether MP4, or what, has some limitations.
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I do this all of the time. If streaming via wireless, keep in mind you may have buffering if your wireless devices can't handle the bandwidth needed for full 1080p. I believe Plex will transcode so you'll have minimal issues though. But, yes, this box can stream via Plex. I stream to my iPad in bed each night using the Plex app. Keeps me nice and lazy.
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i read a response on the samsung site that said there have been issues when people are uploading firmware via wifi and their wireless network drops the signal - sounds like the best thing to do is download the firmware from your pc to a USB stick and insert that directly into the blue-ray player. I've ordered system but not installed yet.
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It has worked fine for me, steaming Netflix and various video files. I haven't pushed it at very high data rates, though. Jim
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Yes, I tried it. See my review here. Main point: I wasn't able to reliably stream 1080 even with very fast PC. Everything else works well though.http://reviewhorizon.com/2011/01/warpia-streamhd-swp120a-review-usb-hdmi-wireless-pc-to-tv-1080p-display-adapter/