HP X5400 Network Manual

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Media Center ExtenderImproving Your Network PerformanceLast Updated: June 24, 2004Quick TipsIntroductionBasic TroubleshootingAdvanced TroubleshootingUsing the Network Performance TunerQuick TipsIntroductionThe high quality TV video sent between a Media Center PC and a Media CenterExtender requires significantly more performance from home networks than is typicallyused for browsing the web, checking email, or for other network related productivitytasks. Many problems with network performance can go unnoticed with these types ofactivities since the network is not in constant heavy use. With high quality TV video, evenvery minor problems can affect the quality such that there is a noticeable interruption inthe experience. The convenience and flexibility of wireless networks makes them anattractive option for many people but the downside is that their performance is muchmore difficult to optimize. Even once wireless networks are working well they aresusceptible to occasional interference which can cause temporary reliability problems.Many seemingly trivial factors can have substantial effects on home networks. The MediaCenter Extender Network Performance Tuner utility and this companion troubleshootingguide exist to help provide a way to better understand how a home network isperforming, and what kinds of things can be done to improve the Media Center Extenderexperience.