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calore
Joined: 30 Oct 2009
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 Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:02 pm Post subject: The new Roku HD-XR player |
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Hello all,
My current set-up:
Using the Roku HD (802.11B/G)
Verizon DSL 1.5 down and 384 up
using modem Westell VersaLink Model 327W
sending WiFi at 802.11b/g/g+ from basement to Roku player on 1st floor in house
currently I get between 2 & 3 on the dot meter
3 is acceptable but 2 is definitely not
My question:
If I buy the new HD-XR player (that supports 802.11N/B/G "dual-band"), will I need to upgrade my modem to one that will send a 802.11N/B/G "dual-band" signal?
If so, will the 802.11N/B/G "dual-band" give a better picture? I can't get a faster internet from Verizon right now...
Thank you all for any help!
Bill |
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billc124
Joined: 04 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:20 pm Post subject: Re: The new Roku HD-XR player |
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| calore wrote: | Hello all,
My current set-up:
Using the Roku HD (802.11B/G)
Verizon DSL 1.5 down and 384 up
using modem Westell VersaLink Model 327W
sending WiFi at 802.11b/g/g+ from basement to Roku player on 1st floor in house
currently I get between 2 & 3 on the dot meter
3 is acceptable but 2 is definitely not
My question:
If I buy the new HD-XR player (that supports 802.11N/B/G "dual-band"), will I need to upgrade my modem to one that will send a 802.11N/B/G "dual-band" signal?
If so, will the 802.11N/B/G "dual-band" give a better picture? I can't get a faster internet from Verizon right now...
Thank you all for any help!
Bill |
1.5 down is too slow. You really need a faster internet connection to get better quality. Getting the XR model won't help you. Your internet connection is the cause of the problem not the speed of the wireless network. |
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calore
Joined: 30 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks billc124, Fios should be here (Wash.DC) within the next year. |
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TIMO21
Joined: 14 Mar 2009
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Location: Colorado, USA
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| Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:49 pm Post subject: trade-in? |
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| If one were to buy a HD-XR, is there a trade-in for the current standard box most people are already using? That might help sales. |
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billc124
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject: Re: trade-in? |
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| TIMO21 wrote: | | If one were to buy a HD-XR, is there a trade-in for the current standard box most people are already using? That might help sales. |
Doubtful, very few consumer electronic companies offer upgrades to old products, why would you expect Roku to be any different? Sell the old one on eBay and get a new one, that is what I do. |
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BoloMKXXVIII
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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Location: On or near Earth
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| Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:32 am Post subject: Maybe |
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| Have you tried a temporary ethernet connection? If it gives you better quality perhaps you need to move your wireless router a bit or use a higher gain antenna. Worth a try, it won't cost you anything but time to move the Roku upstairs. |
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