Recent content by Rio Rebel

Spoke too soon. The 2.4 ghz band is inconsistent, with periodic interference. The 5ghz band just can't quite get there (it really is significantly weaker than the 2.4 band at its best - I was disappointed in the performance on this band). I'm SO close, probably can get there with the right...

Thanks for all of the info. I ended up buying a Cisco WRT400N and flashing it with dd-wrt (I always wanted to try that). I appear to be getting a fairly consistent 19-20 mbps, which is enough to play blu-ray without stuttering.

Sorry I haven't been more clear. I'm not looking to repeat, just establish the strongest and most stable connection from my bridge to the main router (which is where I'm trying to stream HD). Would there be any noticeable improvement between the 3700 and 3400? I could save quite a bit of...

Thanks for the reply! I have read your explanation of wds mode, and it is the best I've seen on the net. I do still have a couple of questions: My biggest concern is getting maximum throughput from my main router to the htpc. I am trying to allow a media player to be able to play blu-ray...

Actually, I made an assumption. For streaming non-HD media, almost any N router will do (as well as some G's). It's only if you plan to stream high definition that you need an incredibly stable and fast connection. I've been streaming my dvd movie collection for years...but I don't yet have...

Are your Xbox connections wired to the router, or wireless using a wireless adaptor? Needing to have G connections doesn't in itself mean that you need dual band. You can use 2.4ghz for b,g, and n at the same time. However, your need to stream HD media puts the discussion in a new ball...

Not sure what problem that would solve, unless you mean to simply boost the signal to the furthest point from the router (yet it's only a G device.) Not at all what I'm looking for, but thanks for the suggestion.

One other thing - I already have the wndr3700 as my main router. If I can save some money but get identical performance from something like a wndr3400 or E2000, that's an option. But I want every bit of performance I can get.

This is rather complex, so bear with me. I'll start by explaining my requirements/purchasing factors, and then describe what I have and what I'd like to know (if you have an opinion and don't want to read further, just answer this part: would a WNDR3700 or Cisco E3000 acting as a bridge be...