Streaming Basics - NETGEAR NeoTV NTV300 User Manual

Streaming Basics

For the optimal media streaming experience with the streaming player, NETGEAR
recommends the following:
• Broadband Internet service. To watch movies instantly on the streaming player, you
need a connection with a speed of 2 to 3 Mbps or faster. The faster your connection, the
better the quality. For high-quality video and audio, a connection of least 3 Mbps is
required, and for HD 1080p movies, 6 Mbps or faster is recommended.
Note: Streaming quality also depends on the Internet connection quality;
sometimes higher bandwidth is required to prevent packet loss.
You can test your bandwidth at one of the following sites:
www.speakeasy.net/speedtest
www.speedtest.net
Or you can sign up for the VUDU service, and run Network Speed Test, available under
Settings.
• Network connections. You can connect your streaming player to your broadband
Internet connection using a wired or wireless (WiFi) connection. You might need a
network router or access point if your cable or DSL modem does not have free ports or
wireless support.
• Internet access through your network. The streaming player connects to the Internet
through your home network using either a wireless connection or, if you prefer, an
Ethernet cable. For wireless connections, the streaming player follows the WiFi standard
and is compatible with 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n networks—the most common WiFi
networks, depending on your specific model. The streaming player also supports wireless
security, including WEP, WPA, and WPA2.
NeoTV Streaming Player
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