Network & playback
Consider MoCA when coax is already in the home
MoCA can use suitable coaxial wiring as part of a home network path.
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IPTV USA journal — page 40
Player setup, everyday viewing, television technology and account decisions, explained with useful steps and source links. Archive page 40.
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Network & playback
MTU problems can hide behind apparently working internet
MTU describes the size limit for packets on a link, while the path MTU concerns the limiting size along a route.
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Multicast and unicast describe different delivery patterns
Unicast sends traffic toward an individual destination.
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Choose a Wi-Fi channel in a crowded building
A long list of nearby Wi-Fi networks is not the same as a busy radio channel.
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Local NAS playback can help isolate an internet-path problem
A local media file on network storage can help compare the home LAN with an internet delivery path.
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Bridging and routing affect local device discovery
Bridging and routing create different local communication boundaries.
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