I'd say its G and thus its probably getting interference from other Wireless devices etc, can you do a scan with your Router to see what other Wireless networks are in your area?
On 23 Feb 2014, at 10:29 am, Brent Harding <br...@hostany.net> wrote: > Hmmm, I got the modem Charter cable used to provide when they did wifi all in > ones. It's made by SMC. I wonder if the problem is that I have it set to > 802.11n only as this macbook I run XP on, and all my wireless stuff has N. > The specs for the little airplay receiver didn't say what it supports, but if > it required G or B only, it shouldn't ever work if I have it set to N only > mode. It will play nice all day if I never let audio stop, but as soon as the > source disconnects, it's as if the airplay receiver's plug went with it in > that there will be no reconnecting unless I take it out of the dock, wait > long enough, and replug. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 5:08 PM > Subject: Re: Wireless speakers > > > Ah yes, I've heard of Remote Speakers. > > Airfoil is on a slightly larger scale, you can for example "Hijack" any > device or software on your computer that gives out audio, you could for > example "Hijack" JAWS and send it around the room or your network so > therefore you can send Winamp, Windows Media File, a DVD Player, your line-in > of your sound card or whatever. > > If you're using Airfoil to stream from a media player such as Winamp or VLC > you can use a remote control on the receiving device to manipulate tracks, > volume etc. > > Regarding your airPlay problems? All i can say is you're not alone and I do > have them from time-to-time. > > My solution was to use Google and to read the forums to find out what seemed > to be causing these problems and there is of course no direct anser to that > question but the majority of cases seemed to be solved with a router that > provides good wireless coverage and the flexibility of a full setup, such a > facility exists in the Asus RTN56U. > > I won't go into all the pros and cons here so I'll just mention a few things > you can do. > > You can separate the 2.4GHZ and 5.0GHZ thus dedicate those tasks which > require more band with to the network with the least interference. > > Another thing you may like to try is to manually set the wireless channel for > your router, I know the router is supposed to change channel in auto mode but > I've seen a lot of routers with problems there, the RTN56U seems pretty > stable, I might get a 20 second dropout on the odd occasion when the Asus > changes channel, with the RTN56U you can also specify the band width of each > network. > > Just some points to ponder. > > > On 23 Feb 2014, at 9:54 am, Brent Harding <br...@hostany.net> wrote: > >> I used one called Remote Speakers. It is quite accessible, and comes with a >> winamp output plugin, so you can airplay directly from Winamp. I am finding >> that using airplay is quite problematic. I am using this little device >> called the Lario HD Music receiver, which is one of those adapters that >> plugs into a 30-pin dock to give it airplay functionality. It plays OK the >> first time, but within a few seconds of audio stopping, it disappears from >> the airplay list. This happens with the computer program or phone. I emailed >> their suppport and got a replacement, but this one exhibits the same >> behavior. Is the problem my wifi router, or does the firmware in the device >> have some bug that crashes it upon audio stop? If I want to start playing >> again, I might have to then replug it several times before it shows up again. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" >> <grtd...@internode.on.net> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:04 PM >> Subject: Re: Wireless speakers >> >> >> Okay well i'm not sure what you're referring to here. >> >> Airfoil is only used if you're planning to stream audio from your computer, >> that is to say audio from your computer from sources other than iTunes which >> has airPlay built-in. >> >> I've been using Airfoil for the last 5 years and had no problems whatever, >> sure the Windows version takes a little getting used to but again, if you >> have a little patience you can easily look up and learn the shortcut keys. >> >> >> On 23 Feb 2014, at 8:46 am, Chris H <christopher...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Ar never looked into Airplay devices. I fiddled around with Airfoil and >>> think the idea is cool but don't have a hardware device to really try it >>> out. >>> >>> Regards Chris >>> >>> On 22/02/2014 21:09, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>>> I have the Bose Soundlink Air here, a real treasure box. >>>> >>>> Course the nice thing about that speaker is that it not only sounds good >>>> but its totally portable with a rechargeable battery fitted so take it >>>> anywhere and get ready to groove! just amazing what Bose have done with >>>> that thing. >>>> >>>> Given its size stereo separation isn't a problem so all you have to do is >>>> to sit back and enjoy. >>>> >>>> Bose have a couple of new models in the Soundtouch Air series, one is a >>>> portable and the other two are designed for rooms however the software >>>> isn't accessible so all you can really do with them is to "airPlay" stream >>>> to them so given that - if you were considering something with airPlay >>>> capabilities from Bose - then you'd be best off with the Soundlinke Air. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 23 Feb 2014, at 7:41 am, Chris H <christopher...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Talking of speakers and speaker docks has anyone tried any from Bose or >>>>> Sonus? My father recommends these brands and I will research myself. This >>>>> is for an upcoming 30th birthday present of mine. Sure there are others >>>>> and please feel free to share these. But I have heard a Bose Radio and >>>>> was very impressed with it so much so I am looking into acquiring Bose >>>>> equipment starting off with wireless speakers. Also has anyone heard of a >>>>> device from Bose that connects to a TV and supposedly brings the sound to >>>>> the whole room? Any or all comments are welcome. Thanks! >>>>> -- >>>>> Regards Chris >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ********** >>>> >>>> Dane Trethowan >>>> Skype: grtdane12 >>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >>>> Mobile: +61400494862 >>>> faceTime +61400494862 >>>> Fax +61397437954 >>>> Twitter: @grtdane >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> ********** >> >> Dane Trethowan >> Skype: grtdane12 >> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >> Mobile: +61400494862 >> faceTime +61400494862 >> Fax +61397437954 >> Twitter: @grtdane >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > ********** > > Dane Trethowan > Skype: grtdane12 > Phone US (213) 438-9741 > Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 > Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 > Mobile: +61400494862 > faceTime +61400494862 > Fax +61397437954 > Twitter: @grtdane > > > > > > ********** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
