[mythtv-users] MythTV-Wirless

[Andrew Dodd]

Quoting Scott Francis <scott.francis at newisys.com>:

> I know this has been discussed before, but I was curious if anyone has had
> success with a wireless 11b network for a frontend connection.  The sad part
> is my access point is actually a 11g network, but the bridge to my MythBox is
> an 11b.  I'd like to set up a frontend in the living room (my current setup
> is in the bedroom), but I'm afraid of the signal not being able to push
> enough throughput in order to work.
> 
> Has anyone tried this and had success, or is 11g really the only way to go?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
Depends on your bitrate.

If you want good quality with an ivtv board - Not likely.  My 11b network can't
handle my PVR-350 recordings, although I use a peak bitrate of 7900.

If you're using MPEG-4 at a much lower bitrate, it should work.