Will a higher speed modem prevent streaming issues in a wireless network?

I have a cable modem from 2007. I use a time machine to create a wireless network connected to a 2007 iMac. I use a 2007 MacBook to stream videos to my HDTV. I experience stop-start in the video, but I don't get the wheel on the MacBook.
If I purchase and install a newer modem and get higher speed cable, will this issue be resolved?

Will a new router increase my broadband speed
No...your speed is only going to be as fast as your weekest link, which in your case is the DSL modem and the connection speed package you subsribe to.

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Network popup prevents configure or connect to wireless network. PowerBook G4 Mac)S X 10.4.11

Background info: Laptop is Mac OS X 10.4.11. Laptop was originally set to new wireless network by new Internet provider as was my iPad. I haven't used laptop in a month or so.
However, when I tried to access Internet last week on the laptop, I received the following pop up window, which then prevented access to the window below which has the Network function to configure or connect. I've called Internet provider twice and they say it is an issue with my computer since my iPad can access the Internet.
Network pop up window:
Your network settings have been changed by another application.
When I click OK on that network pop up window, it automatically comes back before I can access the Network window below to manually configure/connect to my wireless network. That pop up window will not allow me to access Systems Preferences, Location, Network.
How do I manually connect to my wireless network when this network pop up window prevents me from accessing any network functions?
Thank you

The bigger question is the age of your Powerbook: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6413
If it is too old for Airport Extreme, then you can only use the more insecure 802.11b networking and outside people can tie up your network, unless you add a ethernet WiFi bridge. If it is using Airport Extreme, you'll need to set your network to have both 802.11g and 802.11n, and not just 802.11n, or 802.11ac for the Powerbook to connect. To determine what your Powerbook is compatible with, see this article:
AirPort Extreme Card: Compatible Macs
Use WPA2 encryption if you have Airport Extreme.
Your network on 802.11g will be limited to 33 Mbps.

Choppy video streaming from samba on wireless network

Hey all,
I have a macbook pro with leopard 10.5.7 installed. The server setup is a Linux server running samba which is wired to a wireless router. I connect my macbook pro wirelessly to the router. Everything is all set up; my computer can connect to the server and browse the files without a problem. However, when I try to watch videos stored on my server through samba, the video is extremely choppy and practically unwatchable. I know this is a wireless problem with my macbook pro because my windows desktop has no problems at all watching videos over the wireless connection and when I wire the laptop directly to the router, the video streams just fine i.e, no choppiness. I have browsed the fourms and the internet but no solution has come up yet. I was hoping someone here might have a solution.
Thanks,
schne1derman

Thank God! I thought I was the only one having this problem.
I also have a Ubuntu box with all my movies and I stream videos wirelessly from it to my macbook using XBMC (ubuntu) and Plex (mac). At first I thought the problem was the wireless G speeds from my previous router so I bought an Airport Extreme Base Station and connected it via ethernet to my existing ADSL/Wireless router on a bridge configuration. Both ubuntu and macbook are now connected at 300Mbps but I'm still experiencing occasional choppy video. The wireless connection stays up at all times so it's not a wireless connectivity issue.
I tried NFS but the problem persisted. I also installed Windows 7 RC on my bootcamp partition and had the exact same problem. Which means it can be an issue with the Airport on the macbook. I don't have another computer with Windows so I cannot say if it would work better on a PC.
At first I suspected the problem was with ubuntu so I posted this on the ubuntu forums: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=7324538
As you can see on the description I was getting those messages on the mac logs:
26/05/09 6:02:19 PM KernelEventAgent[198] tid 00000000 type 'smbfs', mounted on '/Volumes/MediaCenter', from '//ed@ed-linux/MediaCenter', not responding
26/05/09 6:02:19 PM KernelEventAgent[198] tid 00000000 found 1 filesystem(s) with problem(s)
26/05/09 6:02:19 PM loginwindow[197] 1 server now unresponsive
At first I thought it was a problem with the arp tables on the mac. I created a static entry for my ubuntu box. Now the connection is better and the samba volume doesn't disconnect as often and when it does, it reconnects after a while. Before the arp table static entry I had to reconnect manually:
26/05/09 6:02:32 PM kernel smbiodreconnect: Reconnected to ed-linux
One other thing to add. Before installing 10.5.7 (i.e running 10.5.6), I had this problem and the video used to get frozen (samba share disconnection) once or twice on a 1 hour video and reconnected 15 to 20 seconds right after it. Not a big deal. Now it happens several times (5 or 6 times on a 30 minute video) and it takes around 30 to 40 seconds to reconnect.
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Can I convert an old IMAC computer with OS 9 operating system from being "dial up" to high speed?

Can anyone tell me how I can convert my old IMAC from "dial up" to go on the internet as high speed? I have an ISP provider for a more modern computer that I own, but I really would like to use my old IMAC on the internet as well? How can I make it compatible with high speed internet? If I try to go on line, the internal modem "dials up". How can I change that and cause it to communicate with my external high speed modem?

Any iMac can connect by ethernet to the router.
You'll need to disable the modem and set up the network config.
Too long since I used OS9 to guide you on that bit; ask in the correct forum;
https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os/classic_mac_os or;
https://discussions.apple.com/community/desktop_computers/imac_powerpc

If I have high speed wireless, is it the same as wi-fi

I guess I don't understand wi-fi.
If I have high speed internet in my home and a wireless router that runs laptops and iPods, is it considered wi-fi?
Can I run an iPad, or Kindle- which advertise as needing wi-fi- at my home also?

You have WiFi

Issues joining my home wireless network

Issues joining home wireless network
My router is a Thomson 585 using encryption WPA-PSK when I try to connect with my ipod is unable to join the network; however the ipod will join when I disable the encryption on the router. So I try to set up my Ipod and it shows my router so in goes the 8 digit wireless pin but it will not connect. How do I set the encryption on my Ipod so it is the same as my router?
The only way to see encryption is on other networks but that is not the my Thomson network or is it?
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Passwords are case sensitive so be careful. Also, if you are using WEP (poor choice BTW), you cannot use a password unless you follow some pretty stringent rules. The best alternative for WEP is the hex key generated by the router.

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My ipad 2 will not join a password guarded Time Warner Cable home wireless network. The network is properly discovered yet I cannot get a password access box to appear. Suggestions please

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Streaming through Netgear router wirelessly into AE

Here is what I want to do: Use iTunes on Apple (and iTunes on my Dell) to stream music through my wireless network (consistent of a Netgear router connected to the Internet through DSL) into the AirportExtreme.
Went through Airport Setup, could then see the Airport Express in iTunes but that overwrote the Netgear configuration and I could not go on the Internet anymore.
How do I get the Airport Express to hook up wirelessly through my existing wireless network?
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While connected to the ethernet network (both the computer and the AX), reset the AX and reconfigure it to connect to your network using the AirPort Admin Utility. Deselect the option that says to Share a Single IP Address Using NAT and DHCP. The AX should RECEIVE its IP address using DHCP. Make sure Enable AirTunes and Enable of Ethernet are checked.

I switched modems to a cisco for high speed broadband now my homesharing will not show my computer so I cannot stream my movie collection. WI/Fi works as I can get apple TV and you tube. Of course my ISP is no help, any ideas.

After switching to a new Cisco router for higher speed broadband my homesharing will no longer show my computer so I cannot stream my movies. My WIFi functions as You tube Apple TV and Netflix all work,please help.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20025542-263.html
I have not tested the solution suggested in the article linked above.
But hope it helps.

HT204400 I have an old single 2.4 ghz router. If I upgrade to a new high speed router will I get better streaming video?

I Have an old single 2.4 GHz router. If I upgrade to a new high speed router will I get improved streaming of videos?
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It depends on what's rate limiting - if it's your wifi maybe, if your internet connection is slow the router won't make a huge difference though some products are better with poor lines.
Can you hook up a laptop to the router via ethernet and test the internet speed via speedtest.net?

High Speed DSL connectivity issues.

Hi. I have connectivity issues with the High Speed DSL internet connection. I have had internet service with you guys for almost a year now, and since day one, I have had connectivity issues. In the past, the connection would drop once every few days, and about once every two weeks I would need to restart the modem in order to get my connection back.
I have restarted my router countless times, and even done a factory reset on the router a number of times as well.
The past two days, my internet connection has been worse than ever, with the connection being dropped about once every five minutes. And, while the connection was up, my browsing, video, and email loading times were very slow.
The internet light on the modem is constantly flashing, even when I am connected.
The gateway status info page refreshes 4-5 times a minute.
I dont know if any of the following info will help. I would like to continue with Verizon as my ISP, but if the connection issues continue, I will have to change services.
I have the Actiontec GT708WNV modem.
The gateway status info is:
Gateway ParameterStatus
Firmware Version:
GT784WN-VZ-1.1.6
Model Number:
GT784WNV
Serial Number:
{edited for privacy}
WAN MAC Address:
Downstream Rate:
13759Kbps
Upstream Rate:
1027Kbps
PPP User Name:
N/A
ISP Protocol
1483 via DHCP
Encapsulation:
LLC
Gateway IP Address:
DNS Address #1:
DNS Address #2:

Step one: Visit http://www.giganews.com/line_info.html and post up the Traceroute the page shows, if you wish. Be aware that the final hop (bottom-most line of the trace) might contain a hop with your IP address in it. Remove that line. What I'm looking for is a line that mentions "ERX" in it's name towards the end. If for some reason the trace does not complete (two lines full of Stars), keep the trace route intact.
Step two: Can you provide the Transceiver Statistics from your modem?
As to where that is, it seems to be at
STATUS > WAN STATUS.
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Can a G4 Desktop OS 8.6 be hooked up to cable modem high speed?

Can anyone help me set up my apple G4 desktop os 8.6 to work with a high speed cable modem to get internet access?

Hi Gepicou
In a word yes, your G4 will definitely support a high speed DSL connection - I'm writing to you on a 7300 powerPC mac I've just dusted off, sent to a repair shop where they set her up for my 512Ko line. I'm deep in the countryside so I don't get a powerful signal, but all is fine. The modem is a Thompson 510 (ethernet).
Normally I use my present Powerbook running on Panther, and since I'm going to England for work reasons, I'm leaving my partner with my old (and dear) Mac to use.
You could try the forum "Mac OS 10.3" > getting online - loads of folk there have used OS9 before, and have experience in newer connections that weren't really around when OS8 or 9 were still mainly in use.
Otherwise, if you get your running orders from that forum, take your G4 to a technician - mine configured the modem in 20 minutes, it cost me 20 euros...
Good luck!
Kathy

I have slow internet speed and having issue with download of photoshop cc is there an alternate I can go somewhere with high speed to download.

I have slow internet speed and having issue with download of photoshop cc is there an alternate I can go somewhere with high speed to download. without using this creative cloud that downloads first.

We need to know more about your system, please download EtreCheck and run the report and please post it on your next reply. Then we can see how your system is configured, what apps are on it and look for anything obvious. We will look forward to seeing your report.

Help! data manipulation for high speed streaming to disk from multiple boards and multiple channels

I am using Labview 7.1 and have been trying to capture data from 12 channels simutaneously sampled at 2MS/s each and streaming to disk for up to a minute or more. The hardware I am using is 2 x PXI 6133 S series boards with a MXI4 link to a Pentium D 2.8 Ghz machine with 2Gb ram. I have 2 sata drives set up in a raid 0 configuration which should give me hard disk write speed faster or equal to the MXI-4 transfer speed.
I have first started off by using the example code "multi device sync - analog input- cont acquisition" which has enabled me to sync the two boards and sample at the required speed.
To stream the data to disk, I have first merged the data from each board together to save it to one file. I have tried using the storage vi's but I end up with a Daqmx read error (trying to read data that is no longer available). I have played around with the read data size to the point that I either get a insufficient memory error, or I get the "trying to read data that is no longer available" error. I have also tried using the file IO blocks with some success and have found that I have been able to stream to disk only if I configure the daqmx read block to output the data in "raw 1D I16" format and plugging it into the file-write block. In doing this, I have noticed that using multiple channels on one daqmx read task, I will get all the channels in one 1D array rather than a 2D array organized by channels. This makes it messy to read at the end of this, and I also don't want to write another vi to separate the channels, due to the high chance of getting the data mixed or messed up if I happen to change the number of channels on a board
Is there a cleaner way of streaming this data to disk and keeping the channel data separated from each other?, and/or is there a better way to capture and handle the data I need?
I have attached the vi which I have got to consistantly work streaming to disk using the raw 1D I16 format.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
Attachments:
multidevicesync_analoginput_streamtodisk.vi ‏197 KB

Hi,
i can suggest following
Refer to an example VI called as "High speed data logger.VI" in conjunction with "High Speed data logger reader.vi" in Labview examples. Alhrough the logger might be in Tradiditional Daq format, it can be quite easily converted to Daq Mx format to store data in Binary (I32 format) . I have used this for many of my applications and i have found that the data retrieved does not have any "messups".
Why not keep a seperate file for each card? This way, you do not have to load your application with extra process. You only have to acquire and save. After saving in Binbary format, you can retrive it offline, convert it to ascii format and merge the data files of various cards to get one consolidated ascii data file.
hope this helps
Regards
Dev

When will HIGH SPEED internet be available in So. California (Inland Empire)?

Both Verizon and Time Warner offer speeds of 75, 100, 150 and 300.....Yet we on AT&T are capped at 45.....if you are trying to stream a 3-D movie or program, then the constant buffering must affect you the same way it does me....I usually end up giving up. My question is: If the other companies can offer higher speeds, why doesn't AT&T do the same?

Really...have you checked? I have. I've looked at many of the major online stores, and have searched the web pages for major big-box electronics stores. Nobody lists it as in stock or even available for backorder....which is pretty unusual and makes me suspect it won't really be avilable for some time. That's why I was seeking some clarification on that.
I'm looking to replace an older router so I don't need to have it right now (today), but I'm trying to plan my buying decision. If the WRT-160NL really will be available in the next couple of weeks, that's fine. But if it's "available soon...but we can't say how soon" then I'll probably have to look elsewhere.
The WRT600N and WRT610N both appear to be more expensive units (and I'm also seeing a lot of very negative reviews/customer experiences with them). So I was hoping that the WRT160NL would turn out to be better....but from what I can tell, it is not available yet (at least not in the part of the world where I live, the USA).
The only places on the web I see that claims to have these are in Europe (Germany, Austria). One online retailer in Canada claims they will be getting them on 05/23/2009....maybe that's when they'll be generally available in North America?

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