Chapter 7
Getting Your Internet Access Ready for Streaming
IN THIS CHAPTER
Learning what to look for in a new Wi-Fi router
Extending your wireless network to avoid dead zones
Checking that you have enough Internet bandwidth
Reducing streaming data usage
Making sure your download speeds are stream-worthy
One of the nice things you can say about having traditional cable TV service is that it's a set-it-and-forget-it experience. That is, once you have your cable connected to the set-top box and the set-top box connected to your TV, you're good to go: Just turn on the television and start clicking through channels. With cable, there's no such thing as a bad connection because the data comes to you via a dedicated, well, cable. Sure, technical problems arise from time to time, but you mostly get solid service without any fuss.
Watching streaming media isn't as straightforward because that media comes to you via the Internet and then is broadcast through your home via Wi-Fi. If your Internet ...
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