The Reset statistic is hard to judge but the retransmit number is a sure
sign of data being lost.  These tests say that data is lost on your Wifi
link and not your ISP link. 

For internet streams this is significant because data will have to be
retransmitted from the source and so you get choppy audio and stream
breakdown because of your Wifi.

There are a number of possible reason for lost data 
1. Poor signal strength - but this does not seem to be case according
to SB but it's possible signal strength value is misleading.

2. Interference - other Wifi, microwave, cordless digital phone are
usual suspects but treat any wireless equipment with suspicion. 

3. Access point - I can't offer any opinion on WAG54G but ensure the
firmware is up to date. 

4. SB - in other threads the SB handling of internet streams has been
noted and firmware has been modified to rebuffer when internal buffer
runs out due to errors/lack of data. This firmware is available in
6.5.1.  This will help but it won't solve the basic wifi problem.

What to do:

1. Run SB's net test - if it corroborates the retransmit problem with
lowish 100% bitrate then use Net test for testing the following
suggestions.

2. Try SB wired to router to verify that there is no failing hardware
issues.

3. Move SB closer to router using wireless and run net test to see if
any improvement.  If no real improvement then there may be some
compatibility issues or interference issues affect wireless.

4. Borrow a wireless router to see if it improves situation.

5. If wireless is unreliable in your location - you could use Homeplug
(Devolo or similar) to either wire SB to router or move WAG54G router
to a better locations.


The process has been a bit tedious but at least you are very close to
identifying the problem and hence fixing it so that you'll be able to
listen to the Beeb in peace.


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