How good is the wireless internet reception on Apple TV?

[NJRonbo]

Thinking of getting an Apple TV for a
display that is on the far opposite end
of the house from where the router sits.

Internet from the router in that area of
the house is fairly good.

My question is, how good is the receiving
WiFi capability of Apple TV? Can it deal
with mediocre reception and with that in
mind should I expect streaming difficulty?

 

[BeachChair]

Thinking of getting an Apple TV for a
display that is on the far opposite end
of the house from where the router sits.

Internet from the router in that area of
the house is fairly good.

My question is, how good is the receiving
WiFi capability of Apple TV? Can it deal
with mediocre reception and with that in
mind should I expect streaming difficulty?

I think video streaming should be okay, since it uses generous buffering. Airtunes however could be choppy.

 

[NJRonbo]

Thank You.

I mean, I am going to use it just for Netflix.

I know Netflix is very tolerable of subpar
connection speeds.

If anyone else has an opinion please add.

 

[cdavis11]

Thinking of getting an Apple TV for a
display that is on the far opposite end
of the house from where the router sits.

Internet from the router in that area of
the house is fairly good.

My question is, how good is the receiving
WiFi capability of Apple TV? Can it deal
with mediocre reception and with that in
mind should I expect streaming difficulty?

I had sort of the inverse problem - one of my aTVs sits next to the router, great signal. But my media server (24" imac which is also my general purpose office computer) is in the basement with a so-so wifi signal on 5Ghz N. Streaming performance was good to great - no issues.

I had an older Airport Extreme laying around after I picked up a new dual band extreme on the apple store clearance rack, and repurposed it as a 5Ghz extender.

That makes me feel better, as my iMac now reports a transmit rate in the 240-300 range - but honestly, I see no difference in streaming performance...just makes me smile to see that big number when option clicking the airport icon in my menu bar.

 

[NJRonbo]

cdavis,

Currently I am using a Fios router, the
Actiontech router. It'e essential I use the
Fios router because of the added features
for television.

But that's not my main point.

I own an Apple Airport Extreme base station
and the plug-in Airport Express base station.

They aren't even in use.

I am trying to figure out how to put those
two Apple devices to good use to extend the
overall wireless reach in my home. You know...
what they call a "repeater."

If you have any ideas let me know.

Did find the Fios Router distance reception to be
stronger than the Apple Extreme base router.

 

[cdavis11]

cdavis,

Currently I am using a Fios router, the
Actiontech router. It'e essential I use the
Fios router because of the added features
for television.

But that's not my main point.

I own an Apple Airport Extreme base station
and the plug-in Airport Express base station.

They aren't even in use.

I am trying to figure out how to put those
two Apple devices to good use to extend the
overall wireless reach in my home. You know...
what they call a "repeater."

If you have any ideas let me know.

Did find the Fios Router distance reception to be
stronger than the Apple Extreme base router.

I'd feed the Airport extreme from the Fios router. Depending on whether the Fios router is doing DHCP, you may just want to set up static IPs on a the airport network...might be a good idea anyway. Whatever may be connected to the Fios router can still be connected for TV, but you could move your computer and apple TV off to the airport network with a good 5Ghz N signal.

Then use the Express as an extender - that is, hard reset the airport express, open the airport utility, plug the express in and set it up to join and extend your network.

 

[NJRonbo]

cdavis,

Have you seen anybody that has posted detailed,
easy-to-follow directions on doing just that anywhere?

 

[cdavis11]

cdavis,

Have you seen anybody that has posted detailed,
easy-to-follow directions on doing just that anywhere?

I have not, but the Airport Configuration guide has always been very helpful to me -

manuals.info.apple.com/en/DesigningAirPortNetworks0190271.pdf

 

[NJRonbo]

Came up with a great idea that I hear works well....

Going with a Powerline AV adapter.

Plug the router into the adapter then into the wall.

Put the receiving adapter across the house and plug
the Apple TV into that directly....

....or hook it into a Apple Airport Extreme to expand
the wireless coverage.