Video Streaming

One of the fun things to do with your wireless network is to stream videos from a PC acting as the file server and say a laptop.

As well as files, you can stream DVD content or live video from a WebCam.

Streaming Video Files

This is simple to do in a home network since all you need to do is copy files on the host computer to a "Shared Video" folder in the "Shared Documents" folder.

Common video file formats include:

You can set up a Short-Cut on your Desktop that opens up the Shared Video folder. Then the movie will be streamed to your Player* when clicked.

*You may have to install a plugin for the particular type of video format you are trying to play.

Wireless Media Player

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Comments / Questions

Ans: Hi John, the likely problem is bandwidth or there is a source of interference nearby such as a microwave. You could try reducing the distance over which you are streaming or reducing the video quality (compression settings).
Andy

Q: i have followed the steps to set up my home network, i have tried streaming video but it plays ok for the fist few seconds but then starts and stops the rest of the way. what could be causing this problem?
John Blair