User Manual

Fine-Tuning Your Experience 77
– 802.11g (54 Mbps) is not recommended for HD video.
– 802.11n is not recommended for high bandwidth HD video.
However, when using 802.11n, the 5GHz band is usually less
crowded and will likely provide better performance.
– 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 lists all
wireless networks operating at your location along with the
channel each is using.)
– 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 Elite.
• Use a wired LAN connection to stream HD video.
• For streaming video, use no more than one wireless link. For
example, do not wirelessly connect both the Digital Entertainer
Elite and your computer with media to your router. Replace one of
these wireless links with a wired connection.
• For playing music and viewing photos, wirelessly connecting both
the Digital Entertainer Elite and the computer with media files
should work fine.
• With a wireless 802.11g connection, you can stream standard-
definition video, music, and standard-resolution photos reliably,
although high network traffic and interference might cause some
audio/video interruptions.
• You can use NETGEAR’s Powerline HD product with a wired
connection; it supports all but the most demanding HD streaming.