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Q: video streaming not working, video streaming not working

problem streaming video and wifi keeps dropping

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.1)

Posted on Sep 24, 2011 4:02 PM

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  • by lupunus,

    lupunus lupunus Sep 24, 2011 4:17 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 24, 2011 4:17 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    No essential information = no help.

  • by eoinfromcastlemaine,

    eoinfromcastlemaine eoinfromcastlemaine Sep 24, 2011 4:23 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 24, 2011 4:23 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    sorry im not very technical , could u tell me what u need to know please

  • by lupunus,

    lupunus lupunus Sep 24, 2011 4:42 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 24, 2011 4:42 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    For the WiFi Problem look here --> https://discussions.apple.com/message/15663653#15663653

     

    For the streaming problem ...

    Streaming with which application, which video format to which receiver?

    Any error messages?

    What have you tried to solve the problem until now?

    What was the outcome?

     

     

     

    Lupunus

  • by eoinfromcastlemaine,

    eoinfromcastlemaine eoinfromcastlemaine Sep 24, 2011 4:47 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 24, 2011 4:47 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    im not sure about the streaming , it just seemed like all of a sudden it became really unresponsive , youtube video would buffer then stop and repeat this all other web use was ok , so im really not sure wht the problem is , it happens in both chrome with flash and safari with html5

  • by lupunus,

    lupunus lupunus Sep 24, 2011 5:23 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 24, 2011 5:23 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    eoinfromcastlemaine wrote:

     

    im not sure about the streaming , it just seemed like all of a sudden it became really unresponsive , youtube video would buffer then stop and repeat this all other web use was ok , so im really not sure wht the problem is

    This will be grounded on the WiFi problem. If this is fixed, the streaming will run as before.

  • by eoinfromcastlemaine,

    eoinfromcastlemaine eoinfromcastlemaine Sep 24, 2011 5:29 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 24, 2011 5:29 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    ok so wat should i do to fix the wifi problem , why is this happening as its an almost new machine ? and will there be a software update fix ??

  • by lupunus,

    lupunus lupunus Sep 24, 2011 5:50 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 24, 2011 5:50 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    eoinfromcastlemaine wrote:

     

    ok so wat should i do to fix the wifi problem , why is this happening as its an almost new machine ? and will there be a software update fix ??

    Presumably there will be no software update fix, as the reasons for the WiFi problems are mostly nested in the users wireless infrastructure and settings.

     

    As said before, to give any useful hint, there are informations needed.

    What Router (basestation) model?

    Other clients in the wireless?

    Used settings on Router and Mac

     

    Also click while holding the option key (alt) on the WiFi symbol of the Mac and tell what's written there.

     

     

    Lupunus

  • by eoinfromcastlemaine,

    eoinfromcastlemaine eoinfromcastlemaine Sep 25, 2011 5:17 AM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 25, 2011 5:17 AM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    ok so the router is a NETGEAR 54 Mbps WGR614 V4

    My computer is the only one using the network , occasionally my phone does and an old pc

    i did what u asked and this is what was showing

    PHY Mode ; 802.11g

    BSSID ; 00:09:5b:fe:48:64

    Channel ; 11 (2.4 Ghz)

    Security ; WPA Personal

    RSSI ; -66

    Transmit Rate ; 54

    MCS Index ; 0

  • by eoinfromcastlemaine,

    eoinfromcastlemaine eoinfromcastlemaine Sep 25, 2011 5:33 AM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 25, 2011 5:33 AM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    i probably should have mentioned that it constantly looks for wifi ! every 30 secs or so goes looking for networks ? why should it look for networks if it has a connection ??

  • by lupunus,

    lupunus lupunus Sep 25, 2011 6:57 AM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 25, 2011 6:57 AM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    eoinfromcastlemaine wrote:

     

    ok so the router is a NETGEAR 54 Mbps WGR614 V4

    My computer is the only one using the network , occasionally my phone does and an old pc

    The router is not the youngest one but I think that doesn't matter.

     

    Channel ; 11 (2.4 Ghz)

     

    RSSI ; -66

    RSSI -66 is not perfect but a good "standard" value for the signal.

     

    If the problem occur in times the computer is the only client in the wireless it could be caused from interferences in the used 2.4GHz radio band; e.g. neighbour wifi networks or other radio equipment uses that band too.

    2.4GHz radio equipement is e.g. cordless phones, Bluethooth units, cordless doorbells, cordles mouse/keyboard, cordless headphones and so on.

    Also running Microwave oven's can kill your wireless.

     

    You should eventually fix a different channel in your router settings. The used one should have (if possible) a 5 channel gap to other 2.4GHz radio equipment, e.g. the strongest neighbour wireless net(s)

    Depending on your country you should try to use:

    Europe: Channel 1,5,9 or 13

    USA: Channel 1,6 or 11

     

    The periodically scanning for wireless networks of your Mac is a (works as designed) normal behaviour.

    Imagine that you have a extended home and two (or more) roaming wireless base stations to provide the wireless seamlessly in every corner of your place. The Mac will scan periodically and if you move it around the house, it provides you on this a constant connection.

     

     

    Lupunus

  • by eoinfromcastlemaine,

    eoinfromcastlemaine eoinfromcastlemaine Sep 25, 2011 12:18 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 25, 2011 12:18 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    thanks for your help , could u tell me how to change the channel please ?

  • by lupunus,

    lupunus lupunus Sep 25, 2011 12:37 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 25, 2011 12:37 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    Hello,

     

    check chapter three of the WGR614v4 router manual, which can be downloaded from the Netgear site over this link -> http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2174/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8x MzE2OTc4OTA1L3NpZC9tVWxUMV9Faw%3D%3D

     

     

    Lupunus

  • by eoinfromcastlemaine,Solvedanswer

    eoinfromcastlemaine eoinfromcastlemaine Sep 25, 2011 12:55 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Sep 25, 2011 12:55 PM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    thanks a lot lupunus !! i think thats worked

  • by siva krishna,

    siva krishna siva krishna Mar 15, 2012 8:26 AM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine
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    Mar 15, 2012 8:26 AM in response to eoinfromcastlemaine

    I am an iOS developer, facing a problem with video streaming in iOS 4.3.3 iPad.The video is hosted in my server which is .m3u8 fomat. Most of the  videos are playing up to some time and then suddenly getting stopped. This is happening only in iOS 4.3.3 only. Can u suggest me.

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