Network & playback
Connectivity changes after a screen sleeps
A device changing its connection while asleep is different from losing connectivity during continuous playback.
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IPTV USA journal — page 51
Player setup, everyday viewing, television technology and account decisions, explained with useful steps and source links. Archive page 51.
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Network & playback
Wi-Fi extender or access point: choose the job first
An extender repeats or relays an existing wireless connection.
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Wi-Fi generation and frequency band are not the same thing
A Wi-Fi generation describes a set of radio technologies; a frequency band describes spectrum in which a connection operates.
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Why a window or balcony can change a Wi-Fi result
A wireless result can change near a window or balcony because the geometry and surrounding materials change.
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How Wi-Fi retransmissions can show up as playback stalls
A Wi-Fi frame may need another attempt when it is not successfully received.
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Roaming and band steering solve different problems
Roaming changes the access point a client uses.
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