NETGEAR EVA8000 - Manual (Page 69)

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Tips for Streaming Video
Use these tips for the best performance with streaming video or during
file transfers to the Digital Entertainer HD.
• Use a wired LAN connection to stream HD video.
• For streaming video, use no more than one wireless link. For
example, do not wirelessly connect both the Digital Entertainer HD
and your computer with media to your router. Replace one of these
wireless links with a wired connection.
• For playing music and viewing photos, wirelessly connecting both the
Digital Entertainer HD and the computer with media files should
work fine.
• With a wireless 802.11g connection, you can stream standard-
definition video, music, and standard-resolution photos reliably,
although high network traffic and interference might cause some
audio/video interruptions.
• You can use NETGEAR’s Powerline HD product with a wired
connection; it supports all but the most demanding HD streaming.
Taking Precautions
Take precautions to secure personal data sent over wireless connections to
your Digital Entertainer HD. Also take precautions for monitoring
content, if you wish to exercise parental control.
See the following sections for information about doing this.
Access and Network Security
Use care when sharing media, and set up security in your home network
to protect your privacy and prevent unauthorized access to your photos
and media files.
When sharing media use the following precautions:
• Share only the folders containing media files. Do not share your main
hard drive or any folder containing programs or personal data.
• Share media folders on a read-only basis (do not allow others to write
to the folders.) unless recording to the folders.