MacBook-Apple TV Streaming Problems

Hi All
I seem to have problems streaming from my MacBook Pro to Apple TV. When streaming Youtube videos from MacBook to Apple TV, the video and sound start breaking out (constant short half-second pauses).
However, I have no such problems with streaming videos to Apple TV from iPad or iPhone. When viewing Youtube videos from my MacBook (without streaming) or through Apple TV by directly accessing Youtube from Apple TV, there are no such problems either. Likewise, there are no problems streaming my iTunes videos from my MacBook to Apple TV. The software on MacBook and Apple TV is up to date.
Would be very grateful for your advice on how to fix this problem.
Andriy

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Intermittent problems are often a result of interference. Interference can be caused by other networks in the neighbourhood or from household electrical items.
You can download and install iStumbler (NetStumbler for windows users) to help you see which channels are used by neighbouring networks so that you can avoid them, but iStumbler will not see household items.
Refer to your router manual for instructions on changing your wifi channel or adjusting your multicast rate.
There are other types of problems that can affect networks, but this is by far the most common, hence worth mentioning first. Networks that have inherent issues can be seen to work differently with different versions of the same software. You might also try moving the Apple TV away from other electrical equipment.
The following article(s) may help you.
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Wifi Diagnostic Software (for Mac users)
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