sleepysurf
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As I've added more and more ethernet and wireless devices to my home network, I've noticed degradation in the quality of streamed music via my (ethernet wired) Squeezebox in my main listening room. Not only does the music sound worse (?? increased jitter), I'm getting constant music dropouts and/or network disconnects. I'm also experiencing slowdowns/ disconnects with other computers and peripherals. Researching the problem, I found this excellent guide for improving your wireless network, which I believe can also improve your wired network performance...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/setup/wirelesstips.aspx
In my case, simply switching my router from channel 11 to channel 1, doubled my wireless signal strength throughout my house, and seems to have improved my (wired) Squeezebox performance as well (crisper sound and no more dropouts). I suspect my Verizon FiOS router was struggling to compete with the two 2.4GHz wireless phones I still have in use (the others are all DECT 6.0), or perhaps a neighbors network was on the same channel.
Just thought I'd pass this info along for those who are streaming music.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/setup/wirelesstips.aspx
In my case, simply switching my router from channel 11 to channel 1, doubled my wireless signal strength throughout my house, and seems to have improved my (wired) Squeezebox performance as well (crisper sound and no more dropouts). I suspect my Verizon FiOS router was struggling to compete with the two 2.4GHz wireless phones I still have in use (the others are all DECT 6.0), or perhaps a neighbors network was on the same channel.
Just thought I'd pass this info along for those who are streaming music.
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