Home audio & video forum: Router settings for streaming video

I'd try wireless instead of Powerline. That's a wireless router, and a wireless PCI-card in your PC.

Kees

If you absolutely need a wireless solution, I would first try a dual band 'N' router. Your choice of brand. Powerline solutions generally suck. Some trial and error will be involved.

If you wanted the best solution lont-term, you must use a wired connection for reliable streaming. Period. The best 'N' setup still pales compared to basic ethernet (see results #1).

Bob- in a protected wifi setup the end user has complete control over the devices that are allowed on the network. In this sense *all* wifi is not necessarily problematic. Using a dual band 'N' router covers both bases. It offers both bandwidth, distance, security, and the ability to configure it so only certain devices use specific frequency band(s).

I can see where your scenario might apply in a hyper-dense housing/office scenario, but I can tell you it's not typically going to present a problem for most homeowner's networks. (FWIW, it sounds very much like the OP is in a single family home.) I haven't encountered many issues with cordless phones/microwaves/slightly detectable external wifi networks causing problems if the space was ample enough to move around a few pieces of equipment. If the superior wired connection isn't a practical solution, going dual band 'N' can often be a great end run. YMMV, since there's always trial and error.

You made a great point regarding the 'two branches' of 120.

Yes, this OP is in a single family home & the wireless G does not make it to some corners!, so not sure if wireless N will hack it either.

Very disappointed that Powerline is getting such a bad press here; and still not convinced that the speed differences between tests 1 & 2 are caused by Powerline!

Start by asking at a speciality forum such as AVS. You will be 'schooled' at how superior a traditional wired ethernet connection is, especially for streaming. Sorry- Power based solutions get bad press for a good reason, amigo. Paying the guys to wire up your home is worth the cost IME and O.

Also, don't expect the out of box 'G' or 'Super G' (etc.) wireless solutions to behave remotely as well as newer 'N' variants. I was amazed at the difference the first time I tried one in person. FWIW, if a wireless signal isn't making it far enough, you should always try moving up the chain a little with newer equipment, or even trying a tradional repeater/bridge. Luckily they aren't particularly expensive.