Wifi Signal Issues: Use Netflix, but recently getting many pauses to download movies. am I too far away?
1692940
Maybe. It depends on how capable is your Wifi router. I had the same problem with my router being upstairs. I ended up buying a new better router and it still didn't help. What I ended up doing is reconfiguring my original router as wireless access point and keeping it within about 20 feet from the Roku box. Now the streaming problem have disappeared with Netflix and Amazon VOD. Actually when you stream, the Roku box provides an indication (in terms of horizontal dots) of how good the signal strength is. If you get 3 or greater dots (maximum is 4), you have a good connection. The signal strength in the settngs menu also should say the strength is good or excellent (fair isn't good enough). I still have the stutter with IMAX and some other HiDef sites but I feel now this might be either a problem with these sites not being able to deliver HD traffic very well or my Comcast connection not being fast enough. I get &gt;5Mbps consistently though it ranges between 3-13Mbps. I recommend you check your internet BW limit on U-verse first. If you are getting less than 1.5Mbps you will have a stutter independent of your Wifi on Netflix. If you are getting &gt; 3Mbps then most likely it's your Wifi. Hope this helps.
957155
no, the internet options are just netflix, vudu etc. as advertised, it's not really a full internet browser although that would be cool!
603058
Yes u can set it up on wifi. Go to settings and internet setup and then put in your passcode. It will walk u thru it. I called Amazon because im having problems watching instant videos on amazon and apparently alot of ppl are having this problem with this player. They are supposed to update me when their techs fix the prob with sony. I have no probs with netflix, just amazon videos wont load
1731495
Judith, I have run into some issues with playing the videos lately, but I believe it's my internet provider. It is possible that people walking between the router and the Wifi adapter may cause breaks in play when you are watching the video remotely. I'm going to plug an HDMI cable directly into the router today and see if there are breaks. I'm guessing it's my internet, not the device.
892353
That's got nothing to do with the router. You need to ask Netflix. What device are you using to stream the Netflix? The device may not support it or Netlix simply doesn't do Dolby.
1851912
This is just a signal booster not a full router. I assume if your overall internet connection is strong enough you will be able to stream Netflix.
654974
I have tested Netflix video from my Android tablet with no issues. Music from the same device is also not an issue and works great. From my Chromebook is a problem, stuttering etc.
1025389
Yes, it used to. However recently I have been having problems with error messages about my network saying it couldn't reach Netflix. It doesn't make any sense as my network is solid and I've tried Wifi and a USB wired LAN interface without any change in the errors. Everything else works fine including my Nexus 7, which never has problems with Netflix. --So really I think Netflix has made changes in the latest version that cause errors.
1991979
I had no issues with Netflix. It streaming media on my local network and USB flash drive capabilities.
976397
I have found that making sure there is adequate wifi signal is important to using this device to stream video. For my home, I found it necessary to add a "range extender" to my wifi system . I have ocasionally experienced dropped signal since installing the extender but it is rare. Buffering has improved considerably. I have found that the recent update for the youtube app corrected a few issues including the full screen problem. I hope this helps Harold
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I had the same issue with the router a month or so back. Before it was fine, then all of a sudden the download speed would barely go over 1 mbps. I tried a bunch of different things and finally found a post on a website from someone with the same issue and I tried it and it worked and fixed the speed issue. You need to log into the router and go to the Advanced tab then go to Setup and QoS Setup. Uncheck Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings and apply. After I did this, my router was back to normal just like the post said. Hopefully this will work for you as well.
1688461
The response time is 6ms. I watched netflix on it without any problem. I'm not sure about playing games
976396
I have found that making sure there is adequate wifi signal is important to using this device to stream video. For my home, I found it necessary to add a "range extender" to my wifi system . I have ocasionally experienced dropped signal since installing the extender but it is rare. Buffering has improved considerably.I have found that the recent update for the youtube app corrected a few issues including the full screen problem.I hope this helpsHarold
1057171
I just returned my unit and got a replacement and the new unit works fine, no problems connecting to netflix. Also, my original unit didn't process the firmware upgrades because the new unit now has blockbuster and you tube on it. So it you have the chance, you might want to take it back for an exchange.
779557
No. I have xable modem and it's pretty fast accept when it's peak time and I notice some quality liss in the picture. I think it all has to do with your cable provider and yourwireless router, but to answer your question, no, I have not had any probl with logging into netflix.
2085300
can you download movies to this and be able to watch the movie without being on wifi?
250199
Its set to automatically update, and I checked its fully updated. It's fast plays good, only freezes too often. The Wi Fi is a piece of junk. My Roku , and Sony Blu Ray DVD work great.