michaelanthonyricco69 wrote:
The problem is NOT with my network. I have a top of the line router with blazing speed. All my other devices and computers work fine with this router. It is the Apple TV that does not work!
It is usually the network - the fact that your router is good is to some extent irrrelevant - numerous things as you know including interference, distance and sharing of bandwidth on the network can affect performance. On top of that there is always the possibility your machine is a lemon or that the wifi circuit is faulty.
If feasible, it may not be, connect to the router via ethernet - is it ok?
If so, then you've narrowed it down to wi-fi - either the AppleTV itself or other factors affecting communication.
If it's pretty new and you say the problem has started recently, just think if you've had any new devices or users on the LAN which may be interfering with comms or competing for bandwidth.
One other thing to consider - are the problems when streaming content fro itunes or from the internet - if solely from the internet, and you do not know already check the small print of your ISP contract to see if they throttle connections at certain times or if you've used up a certain quota every month.
Appreciate this is frustrating, it usually is the network though, it may be AppleTV it may be something else affecting it (microwaves, cordless phone base stations etc).
Frankly if it's so new, I'd be tempted to get it exchanged or refunded if you're that unhappy.
AC