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I'm wondering what kind of wifi speeds are you getting out of your prophet?
I can't seem to get more than 11 mbps, although I have not done any tweaking either on access point or on the prophet. Anybody getting higher (and how?)?
You can check the speed of your connection in Settings>WLAN>Main> (look at tx rate)
When I had a 802.11B router I was getting 11mps on my Prophet. Recently I upgraded to an 802.11G router and set it to G only and now when I look at the tx rate it says "auto". So I really have no idea what my transfer rate is although I can confirm that it appears to be running about twice as fast when copying files off the network and streaming video is miles better.
When you say "video streaming" do you refer to viewing videos from the pc on your network, or internet streaming videos?
I haven't tried either, but would be interested in your insight.
krale said:
When you say "video streaming" do you refer to viewing videos from the pc on your network, or internet streaming videos?
I haven't tried either, but would be interested in your insight.
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Yes I mean viewing videos streamed from my pc to my Prophet via my wifi network. I used a DVD to Pocket PC ripper (I can't remember it's name offhand) and rip my entire DVD collection at the highest setting and save them all to my PC. I can then watch the movies on my Prophet via wifi and it doesn't seem to want to buffer at all. This saves me having to use up space on my SD card. Also at night when I'm in bed it's a fantastic way to catch up on all those gory action films that my wife doesn't want to watch (Kill Bill etc) not to mention at 6am when my 3yr old comes rampaging into the room and climbing on the bed I can put on the Wiggles or similar and hey presto I get another half an hour sleep
I set my router to G only mode and saw that I was getting 24 mbps with my Prophet, I don't know if that is the max or not. I have since changed my router back to b,g auto because the range in G only is fine for in the house, but for long distance B is better.
Thanks guys, that's helpful.
So is it fair to assume that if the router is positioned on auto (b/g) you will get only 11Mbps, and if you set it higher, you may achieve higher speeds?
I mean, my router is set on auto, and I have no way of setting it to g-only, so I am wondering if a new router would improve speeds....
Thanks for your input.
One more thing, How do you guys do that streaming thing? I mean I have a program which lets me see my shared folders on the PC over wifi, and I can open documents easily over the network. But whenever I click an mp3, or (god-forbid) video file, Windows Media either blocks, or says something like 'no parameter'...
What am I doing wrong?
Sorry for my tardy response (you may have already worked this out) but streaming movies with TCPMP rather than Windows Media is the bettter option. So long as you have your network set up (ie. can browse to shared folders on you pc) then it's just a case of within TCPMP "open file" and browsing to the shared area you have on your network that contains your movies .... and play. Likewise for MP3s.
For some reason I cannot get it working the same using Windows Media .... which does not bother me at all because I prefer TCPMP.
Hope this helps ... you you need any more info just ask ... I'll try to be a bit swifter this time
Hey thanks a lot for the answer. I had already tried with TCMPC player and streaming worked splendid... No probs at all...
My only worry for the prophet now is battery time...
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One more thing, How do you guys do that streaming thing? I mean I have a program which lets me see my shared folders on the PC over wifi, and I can open documents easily over the network. But whenever I click an mp3, or (god-forbid) video file, Windows Media either blocks, or says something like 'no parameter'...
What am I doing wrong?
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You might possibly get a faster through put with G only, but in theory with auto mode it should switch to B mode only when the signal is very weak. I switched my router to G only mode just to verify that my Prophet was capable of G speeds.
I haven't found anything on here for Orb. Doesn't anyone use it? It is so useful on winmo (specially the diamond with only 4 gb of internal storage) and it would be even better on the G1.
Supposedly orb says it works, can anyone here get it to work on 3G? It works if you are connected to your own personal wifi, but when you connect to someone elses (or 3G) you get an error.
Are you using the orb website?
And is your computer open on the right ports?
I am going through orb.com on my g1. I never changed anything on my computer. It was working fine with my sprint diamond, and even worked somewhat OK with my sprint instinct, but not with this g1 I can't get anything to stream via 3G.
Have no idea about ports and stuff. I know that orb gave a link to some sort of complicated thread about changing stuff, I didn't want to get all technical until I find out that is the only method.
I tried changing formats and speeds but nuttin.
It may be the new t-mobile settings they are now redirecting images on the data connections to compress them... maybe for audio too?
I am able to browse my orb page, but when I try to stream video I am unable to open the feed with anything. It worked great with my tilt even t-mobile's edge. If somebody is watching tv using orb on their g1, give everyone some idea as to how you are using it. What type of feed are you using there are a few, I figure it has to be one of the 3 .3gp streams. Will play with it again when I get home.
Thanks,
Manny
It's probably a problem with not forwarding ports. I'll look into it.
I have it working on my setup... I am using Video Player and that is what picked up the movie...
Also audio plays as well going through the music player.
I am not seeing any issues I suspect they are with your computer or internet connection. I have my computer set up in a way that allows all ports to be forwarded in and out... This is part of my speciality so of course I know exactly what I am doing so I can do it but I don't suggest everyone to do it.
The other thing is if your connections up speed (smaller of two numbers normally) is low you will have issues. Because of the 3G being faster than edge it may have issues. I would suggest checking issues with your network speed while on the orb page.
What is the stream type? Flash? WMV...what? The video player launches on mine but it states the format is not supported. Can someone look into their Settings and post results? Thanks.
Its great over wifi. Doesn't stream videos well over 3G. Audio is fine though.
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I have my computer set up in a way that allows all ports to be forwarded in and out... This is part of my speciality so of course I know exactly what I am doing so I can do it but I don't suggest everyone to do it.
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Your speciality? I didn't know that 30 seconds in a router took that much skill...
I have it set up a little differently LOL not just your normal NAT or DMZ style, I actually have a business line to my house for my job and I keep my work computer and my personal computer on seperate networks and the server has a seperate IP as well that is connected to both networks. Like I said I know what I am doing been in the business for quite some time and this is what I do for a living. I don't have any firewalls on the server it is completely open... but I don't think you will be getting in any time soon HEHE.
On the codec side... I have to check other videos to see if they work because the video I streamed was meant to play on the G1... but the codec is 3gp-aac/rtsp format
All videos work at that codec... makes it easier to watch videos now LOL
Mine works pretty well over wifi and network. I think what had happened to me was when I first tried testing it there wasn't a video app yet and I didn't bother to try it again until now. Back when I first got the phone. 3gp-aac/rtsp stream works for me, every once in a while it does tell me it can't play a video, but if I restart the stream it work.
I can connect and get my picture and music files but I can't get video or TV...I'm thinking it has to be something with the stream settings because I have a video that plays off my SD card but wont play when I try connecting through orb to same video file on my computer. What speed do you recommend? Can we stream TV at this point or is that out because of limited file formats?
Orb working for me
Orb is working just fine for me. Audio, video, everything. The only issue I have is when my phone switches from 3g to edge at work, it comes up and says that I can't play the video. I then restart from the same point, and it works fine. I just had to forward my ports.
port forwarding huh? Mind posting a link to for a step by step?
Port Forwarding Instructions
http://support.orb.com/kb/entry/121
www.portforward.com
neoobs said:
but I don't think you will be getting in any time soon HEHE.
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How exactly would you stop 0day exploits without a firewall? Or do you just pretend those don't exist... ?
My server acts not only as a server but a router as well... it doesn't have a conventional firewall. I worked for a security company that looks at all incoming traffic and can route and block traffic that looks malicious. It is not a firewall it is a routing program in itself. This runs on my main server that can route to Network A, B, or C. As I said I do this for a living my garage is a "server farm" or as good as it can be for residential.
I have not had any attacks in over 3 years... I think I am doing pretty good.
I have used orb with my G1 and 3G and it streamed sirius just fine. that was with usirius as well, also it was with original rc now I am at 30 it may not work havent tried it yet
Is there a reliable RDP client to remotely connect to a windows machine for android? I saw a few in the market, most of them are kind of expensive and was wondering if anyone has a input on this.
Thanks.
The app called RemoteRDP works great. The only issue I have run into is occasionally running out of memory when using higher resolutions. I am able to access several Windows 7 machines on the LAN and through an internet connection (behind a router).
Because of the phone's hardware the speed isn't amazing (Especially over 3g of course), and I turn off the option to stream the sound to help minimize lag. You won't be able to watch your slingbox through it (choppy), but you can complete tasks and even copy files to your phone's sd card.
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The app called RemoteRDP works great. The only issue I have run into is occasionally running out of memory when using higher resolutions. I am able to access several Windows 7 machines on the LAN and through an internet connection (behind a router).
Because of the phone's hardware the speed isn't amazing (Especially over 3g of course), and I turn off the option to stream the sound to help minimize lag. You won't be able to watch your slingbox through it (choppy), but you can complete tasks and even copy files to your phone's sd card.
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Yeah I was actually looking for software where I could stream my audio library to the Hero, kind of like Orb I guess but not Orb.
Yeah, it is too choppy to work for streaming audio/music...especially over 3g.
Actually, Im surprised how well orb works, I just checked it out for the first time. Only thing that sucks is that it will play in the background but has no taskbar icon and pretty much has to reload every time
Edit: I spoke to soon. It takes for ever to enumerate the contents of my library and half the time says no content found. Im assuming its timing out.
Edit 2: It appears to be indexing my contents, maybe once that completes it will work decent.
@tipharet keep us updated. I'm interested as I only have a 2gig card
morbidpete said:
@tipharet keep us updated. I'm interested as I only have a 2gig card
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FYI, 8gb class 6 micro SD cards are down to $20.. http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Class-microSDHC-Memory-TS8GUSDHC6/dp/B001IAMME8
Use "Gmote" to stream mp3s...
It's a wifi mouse/music controller, and over 3G will allow you to browse your computer's mp3s and stream them. Works GREAT... You'll have to forward port 8889 on your router to your PCs local IP though. I think its 8889. Maybe 8881... Can't remember.
Get SubSonic for your pc/mac/linux. setup the service, and install subsonic on your phone.
WORKS FANTASTIC!
All you music streamed and full bitrate (or less if you choose) and it transcodes on the fly so it works with ALL file extensions. google that ****! lol
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Use "Gmote" to stream mp3s...
It's a wifi mouse/music controller, and over 3G will allow you to browse your computer's mp3s and stream them. Works GREAT... You'll have to forward port 8889 on your router to your PCs local IP though. I think its 8889. Maybe 8881... Can't remember.
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It has been awhile since I've used Gmote. Before it didn't allow streaming to play the phone, or at least I didn't remember that it did. The music streaming works great!
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@tipharet keep us updated. I'm interested as I only have a 2gig card
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Within a LAN, Orb works pretty great. Bitrate stays the same and I even was able to play FLAC!
On 3g, I am not sure yet, but I dont think Ill really use it outside of my home network a lot.
Ill give the other a go later.
I must have missed this thread a couple of days ago.
I picked up PhoneMyPC. I think it was about $10 or so. An app runs on the PC and on the phone to display the screens. No sound support, but it works quite well. I used it while on vacation to email myself files, check a webcam, and enable internet access for my house sitter while I was out of country.
I've been impressed with it so far, mostly because it's fast and easy.
Ok so lately my internet stops working...and i have to turn off my wifi and turn it back on so it works again...i dont know if its youtube. But most video take fo evaaa to load and load slow when they start playing....is it just me. Or is it cause acer needs updates or is it honeycomb ....someone give me some input. Thanks....i dig this tablet but dam its annoyin now.. and i do have latest update...by the way
I am also having issues with Youtube streams. I've confirmed the same videos play fine on my laptop so I know it's not the video or my connection. It's impossible to watch a youtube video in HD on my tablet.
Just started having the same issue today, but I did switch from using intel's my wifi tech in my netbook to a netgear wifi router, so I'm guessing that's my issue.
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i dont have any problems with the youtube player...all working fine...
maybe u can check the internet connection....i only got problem
with PhotoViewer....got FC when i try open it...anyone encounter?
Hi guys,
I have recently bought a Shield TV Pro and as much as the excitement was at the beginning, as much disappointed I am now. And that's because I have a few issues that from my research was fixed long time ago. But alas, it seems like I still have them and I was wondering if is this a case of returning the problem or waiting a little bit more for some fixes.
On short: Netflix cannot play anything. I can browse and do whatever I want but it cannot play. I get the message that the show cannot be played at the moment and to try a different one. But is the same for all. The message has a tiny code: AIP-703. On a little bit of google-ling I found that it might be a connection problem, or a vpn problem, but I don't have any vpn on my router, the internet connection is ok (also from the app internal testing) , and I also tried on another network, plus my phone as a Hot Spot for the shield. Same result. Netflix on my Chromecast works just fine, so somehow I exclude the network, although I keep hoping that it is a router problem, another reason to replace that and keep the Shield
And another big problem is that I cannot cast to the device. I can see the device on my phone (Samsung Galaxy s5 mini), but I cannot connect to cast from any of the apps that I have (including youtube and netflix). Casting to my Chromecast 2 works just fine.
What I did:
- Full factory reset (yeah, I know, waited for more that 2 hours for this one)
- tried to play with the device and apps not updated and with them updated
- sign out, clear app cache sign back in, sign out of all devices in Netflix account settings
- I even created another Netflix account to see if that was the problem
- router rebut
- tried again and again to see if the issues are gone for more than a week now. 2 days ago I also saw a netflix update and I thought that this is it, the fix, but still, the problem is still there.
So, any other ideas that I should try? Or should I give it back? If yes, should I try another one or I will get on the same results?
Thank you.