Tips For Streaming Video; Taking Precautions; Access And Network Security - NETGEAR EVA9150 - Digital Entertainer Elite User Manual

– 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.
• Upgrade to a Dual Band 802.11n router such as the NETGEAR WNDR3300. Use the less
crowded 5GHz band for video and keep your computers and other internet devices on 2.4GHz
bands.
• For the EVA9000 model, add a hard drive (see
for Pictures, Music, or Video" on page
the hard drive to buffer playback.

Taking Precautions

Take precautions to secure personal data sent over wireless connections to your Digital Entertainer
Elite. Also take precautions for monitoring content, if you wish to exercise parental control. See
the following sections for information about doing this.

Access and Network Security

Use care when sharing media, and set up security in your home network to protect your privacy
and prevent unauthorized access to your photos and media files.
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