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  1. 09-18-2003, 07:17 PM #1
    skidooridr600
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    Streaming over wireless networks

    I'm starting to look into wireless networks. I was wondering is 802.11b able to stream mpeg2/divx/xvid? I like to watch movies that are on my main box, but stream them to my laptop.

    Also, what are some good routers to look at?
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  2. 09-19-2003, 05:25 PM #2
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    Not really. I find that my b connection has problems with movies, but not audio. Go g for this application.
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  3. 09-20-2003, 10:34 PM #3
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    My G works great for this exact purpose. Linksys.
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  4. 09-20-2003, 10:49 PM #4
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    I have no problem streaming video with my 802.11b - I shouldn't even be close to a problem. Unless your connection speed is well over 3mb/sec download, 802.11b should be plenty fast.
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  6. 09-21-2003, 10:30 AM #5
    skidooridr600
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    I know i could still stream movies from websites, but i'm saying could i watch a divx, or mpeg2 svcd that is stored on my main box, and watch it on my laptop with 802.11b connection? Thanks for the replys!
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  7. 09-21-2003, 12:34 PM #6
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    yea, i have a 802.11b network and i can watch movies on my laptop that are stored on my desktop.

    I have a dlink card and a dlink router which are suppost to communicate 4x faster then regular 11mbs...but i think thats mostly bullcrap.
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