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Optimizing Media File Performance
Video playback can be resource intensive. To avoid pauses in video
viewing, select hard disk drives and network equipment designed to
handle large files quickly. If you want to send video over a wireless
network connection, new wireless technologies like those found in the
NETGEAR RangeMax
TM
products are good choices. Not only do they
operate at higher speeds, they sustain those speeds over greater distances.
File transfer speed depends on the following:
• Hard disk drive speed
SATA hard drives can be any of the following speeds: 4,500 RPM,
5,400 RPM, 7,200 RPM, 10,000 RPM.
• LAN connection speed
A gigabit Ethernet connection through a gigabit switch provides the
fastest LAN file transfer speed, and gives the best performance.
NETGEAR HD powerline adapters provide adequate bandwidth
without the inconvenience of running Ethernet cables.
• Wireless communication speed
802.11b (11Mbps,) is not recommended for video.
802.11g (54Mbps) is not recommended for HD video.
If many wireless networks in your area are sharing the same channel,
this can slow the speed of your wireless network.The scanning utility
built in to NETGEAR wireless adapters will list all wireless networks
operating at your location along with the channel each is using. Also,
if any 802.11b devices are powered on in an 802.11g network they
can cause the entire network to slow to 802.11b speeds.
Tips for Streaming Video
Use these tips for the best performance with streaming video or during
file transfers to the Digital Entertainer HD.
• Use a wired LAN connection to stream HD video.
Tip: For best performance separate your media into their own
set of folders. This will maximize performance of your PC
and reduce time needed to find media files.
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