Yeah, but your TPLINK is N300...my Aztech only N150! Btw, i want to ask, the firmware and version of ur TPLINK modem router.

Mine is like this: (Under the firmware upgrade menu)

Firmware Version: 3.12.2 Build 100820 Rel.41891n
Hardware Version: WR1043N v1 00000000

I've flashed with the lasted firmware from TPLINK website....but why the hardware is WR1043N and not WR1043ND? Is yours the same?

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Added on December 13, 2010, 9:48 pmMore Updates:

Avatar Extended Edition 1080p...16GB++......watched for 1 hour plus, very smooth! It only lags a few second in one part, dunno why, maybe my server running something. Not sure.

Some HD Documentary 720p...2GB+......no problem

Youtube=no problem.

The Ultimate test:
30GB++ uncompressed Pirates of the Carribean = Finally the N150 is beaten...it'll lag and buffer every now and then. I guess this is one file that really needs N300. Hey Alucard, have u tried such files before in your setup?

Verdict:
For my purpose of watching mostly 8GB movies and sometimes <15GB movies, it pass!! Finally, the dream of a wireless networked home streaming HD movie is a reality! Look ma, no cables!!!

I think i'll take my time to hunt for a N300 WIFI adaptor. Vikas, this WIFI adaptor is only RM29 currently (normal price). Ok, gotta go enjoy more streaming now.



This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 13 2010, 09:48 PM

Alucard: The b-rad firmware u posted earlier needs id and password. Also, is this the latest b-rad firmware?

I saw the latest 1.03.39_B here. Which one is better?

http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2058

Look foward to hear your good news. And pls share the result of your DLINK DWA-140. If it is good, i'll consider getting it. ASUS is too risky with no version indication.

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Added on December 14, 2010, 7:35 amI just bought one from ALLIT Digital Mall...RM 29.90 (3M cable). There was promotion the other day for Coolray brand from ACRYAN booth at the Digital Expo...RM35...too bad i didn't buy...some shop sell it at RM60...
Best Denki sells branded Philips 1.6M for RM 169.90 (crazy!)

I went to LEGEND (The legendary con shop selling LCD) to ask...guess what...wanna charge me RM90 for a 2M no brand china cable....a nearby electronic shop sells the same brand 1.5M for RM20!! haha!

This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 14 2010, 07:55 AM

Nope. Movie thumbnails don't work. It only shows if you select sharing by Network share. Media sharing shows no thumbnail...this is one of the downside. Your b-rad firmware also cannot show? I was hoping the b-rad firmware can show this....sigh...

Got brand. Dunno China or Taiwan brand. But the quality looks ok. The cable is wrapped in reasonable thick outside layer, good for protection against fiber bending/breakage, it is certainly better than the RM20 1.5M or the Legend's RM90 2M cable i saw earlier. The connection head to the optical socket is a bit tight though, you'll need to push in a bit harder.

Digital cable is pretty standard, either it works or it don't. No need expensive cables.

This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 14 2010, 11:35 AM

Yes bro. WIFI running on N300, but the USB Adaptor is N150 only. Works for up to 16GB++ files...30GB files failed. Best bet is to go full N300, which might solve the problem for huge files like 30GB or more. Previously i ran tests on Wireless-G a few months back....even 4GB file also failed!

This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 14 2010, 06:36 PM

Ok, another update:

I've returned the TPLINK TL-WN821N and exchanged it for an ASUS USB N-13 by topping up the difference (Price for this ASUS is RM 89, while TPLINK was RM55). Guess what..... it's plug and go!!!! The 30GB file now stream smoothly for over 20 minutes!!!


There was no version no on the box, i checked their DLINK DWA-140 but it's version 1.4(instead of 1.3) so confirmed cannot use...so i try my luck with the ASUS... guess i am lucky tonight!

Here is a photo of the sticker on the ASUS box, hope this information will help WDTV Live user out their looking for a good working WIFI-N300 unit!



The signal of the ASUS WIFI adaptor i got is FULL BAR. Previously, the Aztech adaptor shows only 2 bars. The AP setting is the same...transmission power set to 'Low' (i am kiasi and scared of high power transmission...later die faster. )

Now my wireless network is in Nirvana. Perfect. Calm. Peace. Amen.

This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 14 2010, 10:04 PM

Aiyo...read all my posts earlier lar...your answer is there oready.
This is my config, it's working, so you can use this as a reference:
1) TPLINK TL-WR1043ND router/gigabit/AP
2) Media Server: 4GB RAM, Pentium E5300, Windows 7 32-bits, 1 x 640GB HDD, 2 X 2TB RAID 1 HDD. (All WD Green, but it doesn't matter). Connected via wired gigabit LAN (1.0Gbps)
3) Stream Software: TVERSITY (free punya).
4) Refer above:
The common dongle u can find locally:
ASUS USB N-13 (no version no on box) - N300
DLink DWA-140 (ver 1.3) -N300
Aztech WL552USB (i think this cheap and can be found everywhere, but cannot play 30GB files) - N150
5) WDTV Live - latest official firmware V1.04 or something.

PS: I would advice you to connect the media server via wired gigabit LAN port for maximum throughput. Otherwise, i think you'll have problem streaming. Imagine..HD files need to go to through air and reach AP...and then transmit back to dongle...sure die...

This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 15 2010, 09:30 AM

It's my theory, haven't test out...but it's like this. The server should have always able to maximise the the throughput (which means go for wired gigabit port...my test shows maximum 100MB/s throughput achievable, average over 50 MB/s). My WIFI-N test shows you can only go maximum 10 MB/s even on WIFI-N300. Furthermore, it'll contend with the client device for the wireless bandwidth transmission and at the same time introduce more collission, which will reduce the already not too fast speed. And if you wants to stream to multiple device, i think it is even more critical.

Well, it's my theory anyway...u can test it out and let me know...hehe.

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Added on December 15, 2010, 9:52 amIn that case, u don't need streaming. Just buy external HDD plug to WDTV Live. End of story.

This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 15 2010, 09:52 AM

Good luck bro. Waiting to hear ur good news.

Hmm...a bit complicated...wait...YOU HAVE A DEDICATED SERVER ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE??? You can't move your server next to ur router? A gigabit NIC is quiet cheap...RM50 or so. I got TPLINK PCI-E card...works very well. PCI Gigabit NIC should be cheaper. But wiring a telephony line could be expensive.

Otherwise, another solution is to wired flat CAT-6 cable from router to server...according to cosmicmeadow, he use double-sided tape to stick the flat cables to the wall.

I just do a simple file copy to measure the speed roughly. The windows pop-up will show the transmission speed.(Windows 7)

This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 15 2010, 10:40 AM

Well, i think you can try first. If it lags bad, then only you stick the CAT-6 cable. I think if you buy some good double sided tape, there should be no problem sticking to ceiling. You don't have to stick all the way (that would be really expensive!! DS tape not cheap...just stick on interval like every 9 inches or so.).

The network speed test is simple, from ur laptop/PC, via WIFI-N300, connect to your other pc/server. Copy a huge file (say 4GB+). Paste it to your local laptop/PC. Then the small windows pop up copying the file. You can click to see more advanced info to show the transmission speed while it is copying.

Go buy and update us.

Your PC is on WIFI or wired? There shouldn't be any problem. Streaming is only local WIFI, unless maybe u try to access internet content as well. ...which ISP ur using?

This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 18 2010, 07:00 AM

Yeah, actually i download 24/7 while streaming...

Unifi got capped meh? I thought currently no cap? 60GB in 3 weeks so little? I can easily download >10GB per day....Streamyx 4MB...

That is true...windows folder is no good for streaming...even using laptop, also can see stutter. Yeah...the biggest grip no thumbnail display...haiz...i wonder any other media player can do that?

Yeah, homeplugs sounds good on paper, but a lot depends on the wiring on the house..especially old house, homeplug not a good idea...

Vikas: you only get 23KB/S on Wifi-G or N?? This is bad....

Wow....bandwidth stealing?? Dun do that lar bro.

4MB/s or 4Mbps?? Can share details like what is the router, usb wifi dongle (N150 or N300?) and the distance from the router/ap?

I can get 33Mbps from a WFI-N150 and a lot more from a WIFI N300. And are you streaming using NFS or Samba? And is your server connected to a wired gigabit router or alos on Wifi?

This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 20 2010, 05:19 PM