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Configuring Router for Improved IPTV Reception on NVIDIA Shield 2017 via WiFi (38Mbps)

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How can I reduce IPTV buffering on an NVIDIA Shield when I have to use Wi‑Fi instead of Ethernet?

Buffering is most likely caused by Wi‑Fi interference or an underpowered 2.4 GHz-only router, not by the 38 Mbps line speed; check the airwaves with inSSIDer and move the router to a cleaner channel, preferably from channel 1 to 11, or try 6 if 11 is still crowded [#17446379][#17448999][#17449383] The NVIDIA Shield has a built-in Wi‑Fi AC 2x2 adapter, so it will benefit from a router with 5 GHz support; the SKY SR102 does not have 5 GHz and is likely the bottleneck [#17448442][#17448999] Make sure you are measuring the signal at the Shield’s location, because nearby networks can look different elsewhere [#17448999] If possible, test IPTV over Ethernet, since the thread shows the problem disappeared when TV was played over cable [#17446637]
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  • #1 17446372
    marchos87
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    Hi. I thought for a long time where to put this topic and it fell here. I have a question for experienced users, do you know what to look for, or are there any ways to improve IPTV reception.
    I have a fairly certain list of channels and when watching TV via the Internet it often buffers. My bandwidth is 38mbps so this should not be the case.
    I asked the IPTV provider what could be going on and I received the following answer:

    "The reasons may be that, for example, there are wifi disruptions. Please experiment with the router settings. Sometimes, too, the list is on a different device and it hits the server. Then you have to ask to change the password to the list"

    And I don't know what man meant. I play IPTV on NVIDIA Shield 2017 after Wifi. I cannot connect the Internet via cable.
    Does anyone have an idea what router settings can help with TV reception?

    Thanks and best regards
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  • #2 17446379
    Epic
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    Run the inSSIDer program on the computer with Wifi and paste the results of its operation here.

    What Internet and IPTV service do you have?

    Enter router model, modem?
  • #3 17446584
    przeqpiciel
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    I understand the sentence that you cannot connect the cable, but I would strongly suggest checking the quality of the service after the cable.
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  • #4 17446637
    marchos87
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    I will try to do tests, etc., but due to the fact that a 2.5-year-old toddler runs with me at home, it may take until late evening :)

    Added after 12 [hours] 28 [minutes]:

    I was able to organize 12mb of twisted pair and played TV after cable. The problem disappears. The speed from 13-15Mb has jumped to the full capacity of the 42Mb link. It's much better. Occasional cropping.
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  • #5 17448295
    Epic
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    So again:
    Epic wrote:
    Run the inSSIDer program on the computer with Wifi and paste the results of its operation here.


    You probably have a lot of interference in the ether. Maybe the reception can be improved with the right configuration.
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  • #6 17448442
    Nagus
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    What router do you have
    NVIDIA Shield has a built-in WiFi AC 2x2 866Mbps adapter. If you have a crappy N300 router without 5GHz band support, don't expect comfort in watching TV.
    I assume that the WiFi signal level is high enough. Anyway, the range problem is smaller in newer devices that really support Beamforming (older ones only had it on paper).
  • Suggest changing Wi‑Fi channel to avoid interference

    #8 17448999
    Epic
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    On 1 channel you have an equally strong signal from the SSID "HUAWEI-B310-6385", if it is also your device then change it or SKY SR102 wifi channel to e.g. 11 with weaker signals.

    The important question was, did you test the signal near NVIDIA Shield or somewhere else?

    Elsewhere, the signals of the surrounding wifi networks may have a different distribution, but for starters you can try the above.

    Your router unfortunately does not support 5 GHz wifi.
  • #9 17449007
    marchos87
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    Mine is just a sky with a tip of 35
  • Try channel 11 or 6 for less interference

    #10 17449383
    Epic
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    Ok, change it to your channel from 1 to 11.
    On 11 there are 2 networks, but in the place where you took the measurement they have a weak signal, and certainly weaker than the "HUAWEI-B310-6385", which probably spoils your reception.

    As for 11 there will be no improvement then try switching to 6 yet.
    SKY47E49 has a fairly good signal, but it's dualband and probably most of the traffic, if not all, goes through the 5GHz network

Topic summary

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The discussion revolves around improving IPTV reception on an NVIDIA Shield 2017 via WiFi, with a reported bandwidth of 38 Mbps. The user experiences buffering issues while streaming, prompting inquiries about router settings and potential interference. Suggestions include using the inSSIDer program to analyze WiFi networks, testing the IPTV service with a wired connection, and adjusting router settings to minimize interference from neighboring networks. The user has a SKY SR102 router, which lacks 5 GHz support, and is advised to change the WiFi channel to reduce interference from other networks. The conversation highlights the importance of router quality and configuration in optimizing IPTV performance.
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