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Enable Video Network X4S Nighthawk 7800
Hello, I have the Nighthawk X4S router. Trying to get the best network reliability I can for streaming wirelessly from a Plex server (local server connected via ethernet cord directly to router)...
Unfortunately, the feature no longer works and it's not supported.
The option was implemented previously with 802.11a product base on Atheros chipset and at this point it's no longer supported in 11ac.
The feature will be removed in the next firmware release and right now were working in editing the manual.
Here is the feature explained in the manual.
"Enable a WiFi Video Network
Guest networks allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your WiFi security key. For optimal HD streaming performance for your guests, you can enable a 5 GHz guest video network. When this the video network feature is enabled, the router uses video reliability algorithms to reduce jitter and packet loss during video streaming."
So why do I want to optimize viewing for my guests? Sorry for being selfish...but...gorget them!!! I want the optimal HD streaming performance for myself and my home theater! They can enjoy the"guest optimal HD performance" on my big screen!!! hahaha
So...really hoping a Nighthawk router specialist will weigh in on the subject!
Thanks,
Nick
