NETGEAR EVA9100 user manual Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network

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Digital Entertainer Express EVA9100 User Manual

Assessing Your Speed Requirements

Because your Internet connection is likely to operate at a much lower speed than your local network, faster local networking technologies might not improve your Internet experience. However, many emerging home applications require high data rates. For example:

Streaming HD video requires 10 to 30 Mbps per stream. Because latency and packet loss can disrupt your video, plan to provide at least twice the capacity you need, or add an internal hard drive to provide “buffering” for your connection.

Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. Like video, however, streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems.

Note: Actual data throughput varies. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, can lower actual data throughput rate.

Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network

To get the best performance from your home network, you should optimize each portion of the network, as well and place files in the network where they will get the bandwidth their use will demand.

Wireless Performance (USB Wireless Adapter Required, Sold Separately)

The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed.

Tip: To find the best location, start the Network test (from the Supervisor Functions screen) running on the Digital Entertainer Express, and then move the Digital Entertainer Express and the wireless router. Monitor the Network test results to determine which location maximizes network speed.

Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. For complete range and performance specifications, see “Technical Specifications” on page A-2.

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Fine-Tuning Your Experience

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Digital Entertainer Express EVA9100 User ManualWorld Wide Web TrademarksStatement of Conditions Customer SupportContents Chapter Listening and Viewing Appendix B Related Documents Index Compliance V1.0, October Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualVersion History Important Safeguards and Notices Chapter Custom Installation and ConfiguratonRear View Front ViewRemote Control Type of Connection Required Cable Audio and Video CablesConnecting the Digital Entertainer Express Setting Up the Digital Entertainer Express Type of Cable Available Video Modes Region Video ModesInstalling the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software V1.0, October Installing the Digital Entertainer Software on a Mac Configuring Your Media Library Using the Configuration Wizard with a Windows-Based PC V1.0, October Using the Configuration Wizard with a Mac V1.0, October V1.0, October Protected Media Stored on a Mac Playing Protected Media FilesProtected Media Stored on a PC V1.0, October Button Description Navigating with the Remote ControlRemote Control Buttons Getting to Know Your Digital Entertainer ExpressPics TV ModeMusic VideoTelevision Main Menu Parental Control Tips When Using the Remote Control to Browse or SearchDigital Entertainer Software for Windows Need color screen shot Accessing the Digital Entertainer Express with Your BrowserUsing Your Browser to Play Media USB Flash Drives or Media Players Chapter Listening and ViewingListening to Music Home, and select Button When Music Is Playing When Music Is Paused Remote Control When Music Is PlayingViewing Photos V1.0, October Button Action When Viewing Photos Using the Remote Control to View PhotosViewing Stored Video Files Playing Music and Viewing Photos at the Same TimeUsing the Remote Control When Stored Video Is Playing Playing Internet Media Viewing YouTube Content V1.0, October Playing Internet Radio Using the Remote Control When YouTube Is PlayingViewing Weather Viewing News and WeatherInternet Channels V1.0, October Viewing Digital Entertainer Express Status from Your PC Chapter Fine-Tuning Your ExperienceImproving Media Library Search Results Using the Tag Tool Application Adding Cover Art Adding High-Resolution Album or Cover ArtCapturing a Video Frame for Cover Art Adding Album Art to All the Songs in an Album Using the Script Wizard to Automate TasksUnderstanding Home Networking V1.0, September Assessing Your Speed Requirements Optimizing the Performance of Your Home NetworkNetwork Bandwidth V1.0, September Media File Performance Access and Network Security Taking PrecautionsTips for Streaming Video Block Video Files By Rating Setting Up Parental ControlBlock Files By Location Advanced Settings Advanced Features and More FeaturesDisplay and Screensaver Adding a Skin Network Connection Audio and SlideshowMedia Library Management Setting Up Network SharesV1.0, October System Information More... SettingsSetting Up Hot Keys Enabling PC AccessButton Action Backspace Nudge mouse Remote Control PC Access Is EnabledButton Action Updating the Firmware Chapter Maintenance and TroubleshootingMaintenance and Troubleshooting Hdmi cable not included in the package Changing from Composite Video Cable to Hdmi Video CableSupervisor Functions Advanced settings. See Advanced Settings onConnecting to the Digital Entertainer Express Troubleshooting TipsProblem Solution Media Does Not Play Configuring Your Firewall Port SettingsLinux Accessing Your Digital MediaWindows System Passwords Macintosh OSXError Messages Error MessagesMessage Description and Action Ethernet LAN Connection Network ConnectionsIP Address Connecting to a ServerPing Using PingTable A-1. Default Configuration Settings Restoring Factory SettingsFeature Description Table A-2. Technical Specifications Supported Media File Formats Technical SpecificationsTable A-2. Technical Specifications Document Link Appendix B Related DocumentsIndex Index-2 Index-3 Compliance Requirements For Operation in the European Community Regulatory Compliance InformationFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Export RestrictionsEuropean Union Statement of Compliance Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in FranceItaliano Software License Agreement Industry Canada StatementMacrovision Notice Radiation Exposure StatementV1.0, October