On Sunday, December 16th, 2012, at 20:01:08h -0500,
Post by (PeteCresswell)Yes: copied the test file to external SD and no problem - so I
think the CPU horsepower is there.
Okay sounds good -- always best to eliminate these type of
problems from the ground upwards.
Post by (PeteCresswell)Have always used WiFi for all Android LAN
business, but now I'm trying to dope out if/how I can get a
hardwired Ethernet connection via the USB connector.
Well if it does not have an ethernet socket, the only possibility
is some USB to ethernet socket device which will of course need
to have the appropriate kernel level software installed on the
Android device to make it work and the USB socket speed will
limit the data rate, so perhaps this avenue is not going to
be worthwhile.
Post by (PeteCresswell)Haven't gotten as far as figuring out how to determine
throughput
Well on one router I have seen, going to the WiFi
configuration/information page there was some information
about the quality and data throughput on each wireless
connection. This will of course all depends on the
make and model (and often price level) of the router.
, but the distinction between G (54 Mbps max) N (100+
Post by (PeteCresswell)Mbps with the right set-up) has finally dawned on me
Yes, whenever possible, ie provided both the router and
the client support it, choose N over G for the configuration.
Post by (PeteCresswell)Connected to the router, changed fro G-only to N-only and kicked
the channel width up from 20 to 40 MHz. Rebooted an XP netbook,
and the netbook, at least, claimed 135 Mbps.
That sounds pretty good.
Post by (PeteCresswell)I'm still fooling around - hoping that XP isn't lying about the
135 and that I'll be able to get it on the Android device.
It could be that the WiFi interface of the Android device is
not as good as it could or should be in terms of throughput.
I would recommend doing a web search on the particular model
and and with the term WiFi to see if you can find any information
that others have determined on the quality and throughput.
Post by (PeteCresswell)My Cisco E3000's antenna(s?) is (are?) internal, so I don't
know... but I tried holding the Android device right next to the
router
Did you try positioning the Android device in different orientations
to see if it made any difference -- just think of a TV antenna and
polarisation -- the rods must face the transmitter and be either
positioned horizontal or vertical for vertical polarization.
The other issue related to WiFi is interference, usually because
there are too many devices competing for too few channels including
the neighbors next door or upstairs or even across the street.
(Talking of which am I correct in thinking that all terrrestrial
broadcast TV transmissions in North America horizontal polarization only?)