Netgear NTV300S User Manual - Page 6

NeoTV PRO Streaming Player Streaming Basics For the optimal media streaming experience with the streaming player, NETGEAR recommends the following: • Broadband Internet service. To watch movies instantly on the streaming player, you need a connection with a speed of 2 to 3 Mbps or faster. The faster your connection, the better the quality. For high-quality video and audio, a connection of least 3 Mbps is required, and for HD 1080p movies, 6 Mbps or faster is recommended. Note: Streaming quality also depends on the Internet connection quality; sometimes higher bandwidth is required to prevent packet loss. You can test your bandwidth at one of the following sites: www.speakeasy.net/speedtest www.speedtest.net Or you can sign up for the VUDU service, and run Network Speed Test, available under Settings. • Network connections. You can connect your streaming player to your broadband Internet connection using a wired or wireless (WiFi) connection. You might need a network router or access point if your cable or DSL modem does not have free ports or wireless support. • Internet access through your network. The streaming player connects to the Internet through your home network using either a wireless connection or, if you prefer, an Ethernet cable. For wireless connections, the streaming player follows the WiFi standard and is compatible with 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n networks-the most common WiFi networks, depending on your specific model. The streaming player also supports wireless security, including WEP, WPA, and WPA2. Getting Started 6