Experiencing issues with streaming UHD content via Wi-Fi?
Experiencing issues with streaming UHD content via Wi-Fi?
The video decoders in TVs aren't always equipped to manage high bitrate files. I've noticed this even when my TV advertised support, it didn't work with Bluray rips. After testing multiple devices, the NVIDIA ShieldTV stood out as the only one capable of handling high bitrate content.
Guys, the TV handles movies just fine. I’ve placed the biggest one with the highest bitrate on an old SSD in an external case, and it plays perfectly via USB3. You can scrub, ffw... everything. The issue lies with the router—it’s only rated for 150Mbps on 2.4GHz. Plus, all the connected devices like lights, the fridge, ACs, my phone, and the other TV make it a bit too much. I was considering models like ASUS RT-AC58U AC1300 or RT-AX58U AX3000, but before jumping in, I wanted to know if anyone has experience with that setup.
QuantumSingularity What is the precise configuration of the ISP equipment? Is it positioned 35 meters from the television? Are there any barriers between the antennae and surrounding objects? How elevated is the device above the ground? Visualize a straight line connecting the ISP unit to your TV—what materials or items would the signal traverse? What are the current WiFi configurations on the ISP device for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands? Conduct a speed test from a computer or mobile device with the TV in place, and record the observed speeds. Perform a wireless scan on a nearby device and share the graphical channel analysis for both frequency bands.
Lack direct knowledge since we recently purchased our first 4K TV and currently have no 4K content. Through extensive research on 4K playback with Plex, I’ve learned you can achieve over 100 Mbps for streaming high-quality 4K via Plex. It’s possible to use this over WiFi, as most smart TVs only support 100 Mbps Ethernet ports. With your single-band Wi-Fi gateway from the ISP, you might be able to reach about two-thirds of its rated speed using Wi-Fi. On a good day, I’d recommend conducting a site survey as suggested by @Falcon1986 to assess your home’s signal quality.
Yes, i meant the raw reported speed for the network from the settings. The benchmark on Speedtest on the TV when connected to the wifi network gets up to 55Mbps . But i checked and it's rated 802.11ac and it finds 5Gz networks. It's a Huawei EchoLife HG8245 . Works perfectly fine with the cable, but it's only rated 820.11n, not ac. The range between the router and the TV in straight line is no more than 2m, but in order to run a cable to there, i have to reroute it basically through the entire hallway, then the other hallway and then finally in the room. Not to mention it will just hang there and be super ugly on the wall. There is only one wall 8cm thick between the TV and the router, and although it's concrete the signal strength is perfect (-28db).Maxes out the scale in Wifi Analyzer. There are no other interfering networks. It's simply the router.
You don't need a complete router since technically you can't swap your ISP's equipment. Since it looks like you have some fiber connection, but the fiber hardware hasn't reached consumers yet, consider a wireless AC or AX AP, or choose a router that functions in AP mode. This way you avoid setting up additional NAT yourself.
Regarding the technical side, keep in mind that lower frequency bands like 2.4 GHz are better for penetrating obstacles. 5 GHz won't perform as well through walls. It's difficult to predict the exact signal loss.
Well guys, I finally fixed the issue and shared it here for anyone else facing similar problems. It turned out to be the router. Initially, I used a D-Link DIR-825, which was much better but didn’t fully resolve the problem. There were still some lag issues, though the lower bitrate drops worked. I kept it for a few months, but wasn’t happy with the performance. Today I switched to a TP-Link AX1800 (or Archer AX20 in Europe), and it felt significantly faster right away. Even the 100Gbps drops ran smoothly without any interruptions. If I turned off the 2.5GHz network and used only the 5GHz band, the signal stayed strong in every room—unlike with the DIR-825 where I lost 20dB of signal in the bedroom. All devices use reserved channels and IPs, so I’m confident there won’t be any conflicts. So, it was just a €60 purchase that solved everything.