[mythtv-users] Playback issues with myth frontend over a wireless network

[William Munson]

Steve Vanspall wrote:
> Hi,
>
> this has been asked a few times but without any real answer, so i 
> thought i'd spell out my situation.
>
> I have my mythbackend (which also runs a front end) running in my living 
> room using a g wireless network card to a router.
>
> My laptop is also on a wireless network card to the same router.
>
> When i try to watch tv or play pre-recorded tv the playback pauses every 
> 10 seconds or so, like the buffer runs out too early.
>
> So question 1, is this the problem, how do i find out
>
> 2. is there any way to increase the buffer size. although thinking about 
> it that may not work will just wait longer to pause
>
> also i run windows on the same laptop. I use Mythtvplayer (a windows 
> program that connects to my frontend and lets me play pre-recorded tv 
> shows). It streams without a problem. To my understanding it connects 
> the same way but only allows me to play prerecorded tv.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> thanks in advance
>
> Steve
>
>   
Simple answer. Your wireless G card does not have the bandwidth or 
latency to stream tv signals. Even with the laptop setting right next 
the router I cannot smoothly stream lo-def tv and cannot even come close 
to playing HD material over wireless with a G card. I am not sure that 
one of the wireless N systems will help as its latency is just as bad, 
only the bandwidth increases. You might be able to find one of the 
optimized dual channel bonded models however you will need to dig deep 
into your wallet if you want one.