sharing drive over network. playing mp3's

[ctcsoft]

When I try to play mp3s over network. It works pretty good but they cut out once or twice per song for a
few seconds.

Anyone know what causes this? Is ther anyway to avoid it?

TIA

 

[apac]

They're probably rebuffering. If that's the case then your network just isn't fast enough.

 

[Aves]

Originally posted by: apac
They're probably rebuffering. If that's the case then your network just isn't fast enough.

Which would be kinda sad since we're only talking about 320kbps at most! 😛

 

[Kristi2k]

What do you have for a switch / hub / nic / cabling / CPU / etc...

 

[AFB]

Is it wireless ? What is the distance ? Is it a,b,g or n (superG) ?

 

[isekii]

I run "videos" across other computers on my homenetwork and I have no problems viewing it on other pc's.

Music runs fine as well 🙂

The systems are on a router.

 

[johnjbruin]

your router probably sucks.

if you are on wireless - dont complain - get used to it.

 

[ctcsoft]

Originally posted by: johnjbruin
your router probably sucks.

if you are on wireless - dont complain - get used to it.

Yea that must be my problem then. I'm on a wireless MR814 802.11b router.

boxes I have hooked up are anywhere from 533mhz - 2ghz+.

It also probably doesn't help that the signal strength is alway LOW from my router. Router is upstairs and
1 comp. is downstairs. I never lose connection while surfing but it always says my signal is low.

 

[nsafreak]

Yeah that isn't good. I have a hybrid wireless/wired network. I can stream video to two clients at once no problem so you can imagine audio is the same for me. Ever thought of getting a wireless repeater?