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Windows server (holds media), windows client (plays media).
Wifi N connection between the two.
Everything working fine for about 12 months, then suddenly having issues with 'buffering' - media playing will stop and buffer for about 30 seconds, several times every hour, every time we try to watch something.
Driving me nuts.
Can anyone suggest a fix?
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Interference? Maybe a neighbour's now using the same or a nearby wifi channel? Something like wifi analyzer on an android phone would be an easy way to check.
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That's crazy. Which powerline adapter did you get?
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To confirm it is/is not the wifi, how about running a temporary patch cable between your pc and your router/switch and your server. The whole chain is wired, and you can gauge performance issues better that way.
I could never get power line adaptors to work at my home either. I had Netgear adaptors, and the fastest speed I could ever achieve was 80kB/s and constant connection issues. They would constantly disconnect from each other. Ended up buying a roll of cat6 (which ended being $30 more expensive than the 6 power line adaptors I had purchase) and wiring my house then asked a friend to terminate. It all runs like a dream.
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If you follow these 2 simple rules you will never have issues with buffering.
Stationary devices like TV, Blu-Ray, NAS, Media PC etc should ALWAYS have a wired connection.
Protable devices like laptops, phones and tabs should be on WiFi.
I have the latest and greatest when it comes to router and extenders and extensive testing have resulted in the creation of my above rules.
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Well, if one is allowed to recommend a product I use and recommend Devolo power line adapters. It is just like connecting everything by cable provided you follow the recommended configuration requirements.
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I never had much luck using popular powerline adapters either. It was worse than Wi-Fi for me. Some Ethernet ports are slower than Wi-Fi too. RPI for example. In the end, I bought a high performance Modem/Router with a matching USB 3.0 adapter. Nothing is connected Ethernet and everything uses Wi-Fi. The router is 50' away through 4 walls and a bathroom riddled with glass, tile and a shower. Then through a laundry room shooting through a washer and dryer in use including 2 exterior stucco walls to the garage. 2.4 is for distance. 5.0 is for speed. I am able to use 5.0 at 845mbps network and 30MB/s internet D/L. Imo, get a good A/C router and high speed adapter for your main machine. Phones and clients work well spread throughout the 2 story house but are not as demanding.
