Can't stream via wifi - help please?

richt71

Hi,
I'm having an issue streaming or downloading large files. In each case ONLY when wireless it stops after about an 8th of the stream/download. I'm using ntl 10mb broadband with a 'g' router and USB toggle. My connection shows I'm still connected at 'excellent' strength due to me only 12ft from the router (other end of room). I'm using XP pro. Any thoughts please?

mr_flibble

Ahh. Wifi.

I spent time drilling holes and annoying the wife for this very reason. Wif sucks at anything other than surfing / emailing.

I gave up in the end and went the hard wired way. Now I can even stream dvd's over my network with no problems.

Not much help with the wifi problem but it was my solution, sorry.

Kel.

wakandem

router or usb stick hot? Continous streaming can get the componants quite hot esspecially when a load of encription/security is added.

sco0ter

Depending on your router and wifi security settings rapid data exchange can be seen as a hacker attempt and can make the router/wifi card close down. Also check any firewalls you have installed..

richt71

wakandem wrote:

router or usb stick hot? Continous streaming can get the componants quite hot esspecially when a load of encription/security is added.

Interesting. Hadn't thought of that..thanks. USB toggle is cool to touch so I need to check router.

richt71

sco0ter wrote:

Depending on your router and wifi security settings rapid data exchange can be seen as a hacker attempt and can make the router/wifi card close down. Also check any firewalls you have installed..

Thanks! I've tried swiching my firewall off but didn't make any difference TBH.

superscaper

richt71 wrote:

Thanks! I've tried swiching my firewall off but didn't make any difference TBH.

The firewall on your pc? What about the settings of your router's firewall if it has one?