Usually_Quiet - help me choose a laptop

[jagabo]

I am having more problems with Chromecast and wi fi. i just got upgraded to 400 mb/s. I am getting about 160 mb/s off Chromecast.

So you have a new router now? How are you measuring that 160 Mb/s? Internet Speed Test running on the Chromecast? If on the Chromecast, that is measuring the slowest link between the Chromecast and their web sites. So either the WiFi link is limited to 160 Mb/s or the internet connection is limited to 160 Mb/s, or both.

Nothing is playing right, even 1080p files. They are all locking up. Is Chromecast having trouble with my new router/ wi fi?

If you're getting 160 Mb/s from Internet Speed Test then the WiFi link shouldn't be the problem. How is your computer connecting to the router? WiFi? Or did you switch to wired Ethernet? Is your computer getting similar connection speeds to the Interent (try speedtest.net in a browser). The best thing for you to do is test the connections between the computer to the Chromecast with a program like iperf3.

[forsure]

I am having more problems with Chromecast and wi fi. i just got upgraded to 400 mb/s. I am getting about 160 mb/s off Chromecast.

So you have a new router now? How are you measuring that 160 Mb/s? Internet Speed Test running on the Chromecast? If on the Chromecast, that is measuring the slowest link between the Chromecast and their web sites. So either the WiFi link is limited to 160 Mb/s or the internet connection is limited to 160 Mb/s, or both.

Nothing is playing right, even 1080p files. They are all locking up. Is Chromecast having trouble with my new router/ wi fi?

If you're getting 160 Mb/s from Internet Speed Test then the WiFi link shouldn't be the problem. How is your computer connecting to the router? WiFi? Or did you switch to wired Ethernet? Is your computer getting similar connection speeds to the Interent (try speedtest.net in a browser). The best thing for you to do is test the connections between the computer to the Chromecast with a program like iperf3.

Ok 1. I am measuring the speed of Chromecast from speed test via Downloader app. I was getting 160 mb/s on it now, and 60 mb/s on it before the new router.

2. I am connected via wi fi from pc. My pc would not go over 100 mb/s with ethernet. On wifi it has been at about 280 mb/s via speed test.

3. All lesser bit rate files are playing fine. Bigger size usually = bigger bit/rate, so the bigger 2160p files with bigger soundtracks and the BD/ remux versions are all locking up. Before the bigger bit rate files except bd/re mux bc thoe are over 60 mb/s they were all playing fine. I tested the files, they are fine on my computer again except for the BD/remux bc my video card can't handle those.

4. I was assuming now with Chromecast getting more than twice the internet speed downstairs, it should stream 4k fine. It is not the case. So what should I fix?

5. The xfinity rep said the 400 mb/s is a fluctuating speed. He got like 380 mb/s on his phone on my network. i have an old pc, so that does not explain the issue with Chromecast or more KODI and 4k movies

6. I don't know what to dl on the iperf3 site. Or do I still need to do that.

[usually_quiet]

I am having more problems with Chromecast and wi fi. i just got upgraded to 400 mb/s. I am getting about 160 mb/s off Chromecast. Nothing is playing right, even 1080p files. They are all locking up. Is Chromecast having trouble with my new router/ wi fi?

The Chomecast with Google TV has two WiFi bands available, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, as well as Bluetooth, which also operates on the 2.4 GHz band. Devices that use the 2.4 GHz band are more common than devices using the 5 GHz band. Interference from other devices using the 2.4 GHz band for WiFi or Bluetooth could affect the Chromecast's 2.4Ghz WiFi connection speed.

If you are using the 2.4Ghz band for the Chromecast's WiFI connection and the router also offers a 5 GHz band, 5 GHz might provide a better connection for the Chromecast due to less radio interference on the 5GHz band.

[jagabo]

So your PC's WiFi is now at least 280 Mb/s and your Chromecast's WiFi is at least 160 Mb/s. And those numbers are both higher than they were before -- when you were getting smooth playback of everything on the Chromecast. I don't know what the problem is. What ping (latency) value is Internet Speed Test showing? And what about upload rates?

[forsure]

I am having more problems with Chromecast and wi fi. i just got upgraded to 400 mb/s. I am getting about 160 mb/s off Chromecast. Nothing is playing right, even 1080p files. They are all locking up. Is Chromecast having trouble with my new router/ wi fi?

The Chomecast with Google TV has two WiFi bands available, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, as well as Bluetooth, which also operates on the 2.4 GHz band. Devices that use the 2.4 GHz band are more common than devices using the 5 GHz band. Interference from other devices using the 2.4 GHz band for WiFi or Bluetooth could affect the Chromecast's 2.4Ghz WiFi connection speed.

If you are using the 2.4Ghz band for the Chromecast's WiFI connection and the router also offers a 5 GHz band, 5 GHz might provide a better connection for the Chromecast due to less radio interference on the 5GHz band.

It's connected to the 5 ghz account. It will not connect to the 2. ghz account. They are under different names. For instance my phone would get on to the 2 ghz account on the old router, it will not connect on the new router. Chromecast only connects on 5 ghz account, and phone will not connect at all to 2 ghz . Another users Iphone connects to 2 ghz network on new router.

[forsure]

It's hitting higher peaks on different speed tests but coming back down and recording that as speed. My tv just lost connection twice I think this is a bad router, or it needs to be set up different. It is too intermittent. I still don't get the Kodi bit rate problems though.


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[jagabo]

It's hitting higher peaks on different speed tests but coming back down and recording that as speed. My tv just lost connection twice I think this is a bad router, or it needs to be set up different. It is too intermittent. I still don't get the Kodi bit rate problems though.


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Those numbers look good. There doesn't seem to be any reason why you would have problems. Maybe the router is bad or set up incorrectly, as you surmised.

I used a program called Speed Test WiFi Analyzer Analiti on the Chromecast (from the Google Play Store). If you scroll down the list of options on the left you'll find iperf3 client and server. I used the command line version of iperf3 on Windows. I'm sure you can find a GUI version somewhere.

You run one in server mode (start this one first) the other in client mode. Enter the server's IP address in the client version so it knows which server to connect to. The client will then connect to the server and start the WiFi speed test.

I recommend you run iperf3 on the Chromecast in server mode. It will show you the Chromecast's IP address, something like 192.168.1.2. Then go to the Windows computer and start iperf3 in client mode. For the command line version you would type "iperf3 -c 192.168.1.2" -- use the IP address of your Chromecast.

[forsure]

It's hitting higher peaks on different speed tests but coming back down and recording that as speed. My tv just lost connection twice I think this is a bad router, or it needs to be set up different. It is too intermittent. I still don't get the Kodi bit rate problems though.


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Those numbers look good. There doesn't seem to be any reason why you would have problems. Maybe the router is bad or set up incorrectly, as you surmised.

I used a program called Speed Test WiFi Analyzer Analiti on the Chromecast (from the Google Play Store). If you scroll down the list of options on the left you'll find iperf3 client and server. I used the command line version of iperf3 on Windows. I'm sure you can find a GUI version somewhere.

You run one in server mode (start this one first) the other in client mode. Enter the server's IP address in the client version so it knows which server to connect to. The client will then connect to the server and start the WiFi speed test.

I recommend you run iperf3 on the Chromecast in server mode. It will show you the Chromecast's IP address, something like 192.168.1.2. Then go to the Windows computer and start iperf3 in client mode. For the command line version you would type "iperf3 -c 192.168.1.2" -- use the IP address of your Chromecast.

That seems complicated. What am I testing again, that the speed test ran by Chromecast to router did not tell me? That screen shot in previous post, is pc to router.

[jagabo]

That seems complicated. What am I testing again, that the speed test ran by Chromecast to router did not tell me?

The speed test you ran before was from the Chromecast to the internet. The data is passed from Speedtest's servers on the internet, through the internet, to your router, through your WiFi connection, then the Chromecast. What values you get will depend on which device/connection in that series is the slowest. If you're seeing 160 Mb/s on the Chromecast that tells you the Wifi between the router and Chromecast is at least that fast. Your PC is getting 196 Mb/s maybe that's because it's closer to the router. Or maybe the PC itself can handle more data.

iperf3 will test the route from your PC through WiFi to the router, then from the router to the Chomecast via WiFi again. That is the route you are really interested in. Throughput may be a bit lower since two devices are now using the WiFi. But that was the case before with your slower setup too. I don't expect this to show a problem but it's worth taking a look.

Another other possible problem could be intermittent throughput. For example, if the connection is running at 320 Mb/s for a second, then 0 Mb/s for the next second, alternating between the two, the average over a period of time will be 160 Mb/s. But those 1 second periods with no throughput might cause the Chromecast to choke.

I've also seen cases where playing a corrupt video, or when there are other streaming problems, cases the decoder chips to lock up. A reboot is required to reset the chips. If you've played a video that caused the Chromecast to lock up, reboot it before the next test.

[forsure]

iperf3 will test the route from your PC through WiFi to the router, then from the router to the Chomecast via WiFi again. That is the route you are really interested in. Throughput may be a bit lower since two devices are now using the WiFi. But that was the case before with your slower setup too. I don't expect this to show a problem but it's worth taking a look.

I will let the xfinity rep take a look at this suggestion. I like you don't think it's really going to change anything. The variable that changed was the new router and by your next explanation that seems the most logical.

Another other possible problem could be intermittent throughput. For example, if the connection is running at 320 Mb/s for a second, then 0 Mb/s for the next second, alternating between the two, the average over a period of time will be 160 Mb/s. But those 1 second periods with no throughput might cause the Chromecast to choke.

What do you suggest I do? That is how they kind of explained the plan. 400 mb/s does not equal speed but more lanes of traffic. The speed does change a lot not like the consistency of the last plan with 50 mb/s. Is there a happy medium?

I've also seen cases where playing a corrupt video, or when there are other streaming problems, cases the decoder chips to lock up. A reboot is required to reset the chips. If you've played a video that caused the Chromecast to lock up, reboot it before the next test.

I did that after I played one of the BD/remux files that locked up. I was able to view a file with a bit rate of 50 mb/s on the last plan. All my files are verified, according to web master. However, I did not reboot every time. it seems when I get that loss of signal, like we talked about if I just press the center button, it will load. Before it just loaded auto. Anyways back on subject. The files that are not bd/remux seem to lock up after 30 seconds of film or so, where as the bd/remux will lock up right away.

Xfinity told me to merge the 2.4 and 5 ghz together and that made it worse, so they split over the chat with the 5ghz only on the Chromecast and getting about 150 mb/s and the pc on the 2.4 with 50-60 mb/s. No change in file playback

[forsure]

Another other possible problem could be intermittent throughput. For example, if the connection is running at 320 Mb/s for a second, then 0 Mb/s for the next second, alternating between the two, the average over a period of time will be 160 Mb/s. But those 1 second periods with no throughput might cause the Chromecast to choke..

The Xfinity tech as well as me noticed that I may have a corrupt SSID? I noticed that I have a network name that I can not get rid of and that when used on old router produced 4-5 mb/s speed. I never used it anymore but still can't get rid of.

[forsure]

Another other possible problem could be intermittent throughput. For example, if the connection is running at 320 Mb/s for a second, then 0 Mb/s for the next second, alternating between the two, the average over a period of time will be 160 Mb/s. But those 1 second periods with no throughput might cause the Chromecast to choke.

I've also seen cases where playing a corrupt video, or when there are other streaming problems, cases the decoder chips to lock up. A reboot is required to reset the chips. If you've played a video that caused the Chromecast to lock up, reboot it before the next test.

Don't you think that the "no throughput" periods in the wi-fi router would be random. It seems that the movie(s) that are freezing, counting, or choking are all doing at the same consistent spot. Keep in mind they worked fine on previous router except for files that were over 60 mb/s. Only larger files are "choking".

[jagabo]

Of course don't expect signal dropouts be at regular intervals. I used that example just because it's simple to understand.

I don't know what you mean by a "corrupt SSID". Do you mean you're seeing an SSID that's not yours? That's normal. I can see a dozen neighbors' SSIDs when I scan for available WiFi signals.

[forsure]

Of course don't expect signal dropouts be at regular intervals. I used that example just because it's simple to understand.

I don't know what you mean by a "corrupt SSID". Do you mean you're seeing an SSID that's not yours? That's normal. I can see a dozen neighbors' SSIDs when I scan for available WiFi signals.

Right, what I was saying is the movies are choking at same spots. If that is true, could it still be related to signal dropout?

The SSID is mine. It is old, the tech said it should not be there. I don't know why he did not just remove it. When logged onto in the past plan and now I am getting 1-3 mb/s. I never used it anymore. I was getting fine results in the past by logging onto the 5 ghz network. I don't know what this "corrupt" network is 2 .4 or 5. I am on the 2.4 ghz now and am getting 60 mb/s, and the corrupt is getting 1-3 mb/s. I can not locate the 5 ghz on my pc only on the CGTV.

There is a total of 3 recognizable networks and my printer that are mine. The first 2 should be there 2.4/5. The 3rd (corrupt) needs to be deleted.

[jagabo]

the movies are choking at same spots. If that is true, could it still be related to signal dropout?

That implies there are bitrate peaks at those spots. It still could be dropouts. Were those exact same videos playing properly before, or just similar videos? If different files then some might be encoded with settings that aren't compatible with the Chromecast. Hardware decoder chips usually have limitations on things like the number of reference frames and consecutive b-frames.

[/QUOTE]I can not locate the 5 ghz on my pc only on the CGTV.[/QUOTE]
Does you're PC have the right hardware to work with 5 Ghz? WiFi is quite complex with lots of different variations. You may just need a new WiFi adapter for the PC>

There is a total of 3 recognizable networks and my printer that are mine. The first 2 should be there 2.4/5. The 3rd (corrupt) needs to be deleted.

Log into your router's setup pages -- usually http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.100.1. If neither of those work you'll have to check the manual. Sometimes the IP address is on a stick on the router. Or just look for the router manual on the internet. You might need to use an Ethernet cable between the computer and router. Router's often disable configuration via WiFi for enhanced security.

[forsure]

That implies there are bitrate peaks at those spots. It still could be dropouts. Were those exact same videos playing properly before, or just similar videos? If different files then some might be encoded with settings that aren't compatible with the Chromecast. Hardware decoder chips usually have limitations on things like the number of reference frames and consecutive b-frames.

Some of them were the same files. Others were the ones I waited on to play with new service. The ones that don't work the most are the Remux with bit rate of 70-100 mb/s. Under 60 mb/s were working on old router. Now only smaller files are working.

Does you're PC have the right hardware to work with 5 Ghz? WiFi is quite complex with lots of different variations. You may just need a new WiFi adapter for the PC>

Yes it was there before I merged the wifi like their web site told me to do. Then the tech over the phone split them resulting in the bad one and 2.4 on pc and 5 ghz and bad one on CGTV.

As far as the bad network. I know it's bad, does not need to be there, and could be effecting the others. Xfinity is coming back.

[jagabo]

I don't think your problem is WiFi bitrate, I think it's a combination of video bitrate, HDR, and frame size. I downloaded the 4K HDR version of the Avatar video you linked to in another thread:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFdonlDSY8E

The video bitrate is only about 22 Mb/s but Kodi on the Cromecast can't play it. VLC can. I also downloaded the 4K SDR version and the 2K HDR version -- both played smooth with Kodi and VLC but the HDR video wasn't tone mapped to appropriate levels for the SDR TV. I tone mapped the 4K HDR video with AviSYnth and recompressed with HEVC 10 bit at a much higher bitrate, nearly 4 times a much, and that file played without problems in both Kodi and VLC. A similar reencoding with VP9 also played properly in both programs.

[forsure]

I don't think your problem is WiFi bitrate, I think it's a combination of video bitrate, HDR, and frame size. I downloaded the 4K HDR version of the Avatar video you linked to in another thread:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFdonlDSY8E

The video bitrate is only about 22 Mb/s but Kodi on the Cromecast can't play it. VLC can. I also downloaded the 4K SDR version and the 2K HDR version -- both played smooth with Kodi and VLC but the HDR video wasn't tone mapped to appropriate levels for the SDR TV. I tone mapped the 4K HDR video with AviSYnth and recompressed with HEVC 10 bit at a much higher bitrate, nearly 4 times a much, and that file played without problems in both Kodi and VLC. A similar reencoding with VP9 also played properly in both programs.

1. Are there different versions of the Avatar video? I didn't notice other versions but was able to dl it. It played fine via KODI after saving it to shared drive. According to Media Info this file had an overall bit rate of 4 kb/s

2. The files that are locking up now, were playing fine on the last router.

3. I have an SSID that I can't get rid of. Comcast says they don't see it on their end. It will dl at 1-3 mb/s , it connects to the network and am able to browse. All devices see it and I can't forget it or make it disappear for good.

4. Comcast told me to merge my wifi by their web site bc of errors it was seeing. They merged it , then split it to where CGTV was on 5 ghz and pc was on 2.4. Now they have formed one network. I am still getting 40-50 mb/s on pc and 160 mb/s on CGTV. The CGTV is 50 ft away from router and it is now doing better than my pc that was getting 280 mb/s before the merge, split, and recreation of one network. They are coming back again, cause the guy did not know what he was doing.

[jagabo]

What did you use to dl the YT video?

Youtube-dl.

Are there different versions of the Avatar video?

Many:

C:\Youtube-dl>youtube-dl -F https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFdonlDSY8E
[youtube] rFdonlDSY8E: Downloading webpage
[info] Available formats for rFdonlDSY8E:
format code  extension  resolution note
249          webm       audio only tiny   47k , webm_dash container, opus @ 47k (48000Hz), 582.41KiB
250          webm       audio only tiny   63k , webm_dash container, opus @ 63k (48000Hz), 775.32KiB
251          webm       audio only tiny   94k , webm_dash container, opus @ 94k (48000Hz), 1.13MiB
140          m4a        audio only tiny   97k , m4a_dash container, mp4a.40.2@ 97k (44100Hz), 1.16MiB
278          webm       256x144    144p   95k , webm_dash container, vp9@  95k, 24fps, video only, 1.13MiB
160          mp4        256x144    144p  110k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d400c@ 110k, 24fps, video only, 1.32MiB
330          webm       256x144    144p HDR  130k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 130k, 24fps, video only, 1.55MiB
242          webm       426x240    240p  212k , webm_dash container, vp9@ 212k, 24fps, video only, 2.53MiB
331          webm       426x240    240p HDR  220k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 220k, 24fps, video only, 2.63MiB
133          mp4        426x240    240p  245k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d4015@ 245k, 24fps, video only, 2.92MiB
243          webm       640x360    360p  386k , webm_dash container, vp9@ 386k, 24fps, video only, 4.61MiB
332          webm       640x360    360p HDR  472k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 472k, 24fps, video only, 5.63MiB
134          mp4        640x360    360p  612k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d401e@ 612k, 24fps, video only, 7.29MiB
244          webm       854x480    480p  718k , webm_dash container, vp9@ 718k, 24fps, video only, 8.57MiB
333          webm       854x480    480p HDR  887k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 887k, 24fps, video only, 10.57MiB
135          mp4        854x480    480p 1132k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d401e@1132k, 24fps, video only, 13.49MiB
247          webm       1280x720   720p 1414k , webm_dash container, vp9@1414k, 24fps, video only, 16.86MiB
334          webm       1280x720   720p HDR 1988k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@1988k, 24fps, video only, 23.69MiB
136          mp4        1280x720   720p 2243k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d401f@2243k, 24fps, video only, 26.73MiB
248          webm       1920x1080  1080p 2364k , webm_dash container, vp9@2364k, 24fps, video only, 28.17MiB
335          webm       1920x1080  1080p HDR 3475k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@3475k, 24fps, video only, 41.40MiB
137          mp4        1920x1080  1080p 4240k , mp4_dash container, avc1.640028@4240k, 24fps, video only, 50.52MiB
271          webm       2560x1440  1440p 7146k , webm_dash container, vp9@7146k, 24fps, video only, 85.13MiB
336          webm       2560x1440  1440p HDR 9550k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@9550k, 24fps, video only, 113.78MiB
313          webm       3840x2160  2160p 13623k , webm_dash container, vp9@13623k, 24fps, video only, 162.29MiB
337          webm       3840x2160  2160p HDR 22037k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@22037k, 24fps, video only, 262.53MiB
18           mp4        640x360    360p  714k , avc1.42001E, 24fps, mp4a.40.2 (44100Hz), 8.51MiB
22           mp4        1280x720   720p 2340k , avc1.64001F, 24fps, mp4a.40.2 (44100Hz) (best)

[forsure]

What did you use to dl the YT video?

Youtube-dl.

Are there different versions of the Avatar video?

Many:

C:\Youtube-dl>youtube-dl -F https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFdonlDSY8E
[youtube] rFdonlDSY8E: Downloading webpage
[info] Available formats for rFdonlDSY8E:
format code  extension  resolution note
249          webm       audio only tiny   47k , webm_dash container, opus @ 47k (48000Hz), 582.41KiB
250          webm       audio only tiny   63k , webm_dash container, opus @ 63k (48000Hz), 775.32KiB
251          webm       audio only tiny   94k , webm_dash container, opus @ 94k (48000Hz), 1.13MiB
140          m4a        audio only tiny   97k , m4a_dash container, mp4a.40.2@ 97k (44100Hz), 1.16MiB
278          webm       256x144    144p   95k , webm_dash container, vp9@  95k, 24fps, video only, 1.13MiB
160          mp4        256x144    144p  110k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d400c@ 110k, 24fps, video only, 1.32MiB
330          webm       256x144    144p HDR  130k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 130k, 24fps, video only, 1.55MiB
242          webm       426x240    240p  212k , webm_dash container, vp9@ 212k, 24fps, video only, 2.53MiB
331          webm       426x240    240p HDR  220k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 220k, 24fps, video only, 2.63MiB
133          mp4        426x240    240p  245k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d4015@ 245k, 24fps, video only, 2.92MiB
243          webm       640x360    360p  386k , webm_dash container, vp9@ 386k, 24fps, video only, 4.61MiB
332          webm       640x360    360p HDR  472k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 472k, 24fps, video only, 5.63MiB
134          mp4        640x360    360p  612k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d401e@ 612k, 24fps, video only, 7.29MiB
244          webm       854x480    480p  718k , webm_dash container, vp9@ 718k, 24fps, video only, 8.57MiB
333          webm       854x480    480p HDR  887k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 887k, 24fps, video only, 10.57MiB
135          mp4        854x480    480p 1132k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d401e@1132k, 24fps, video only, 13.49MiB
247          webm       1280x720   720p 1414k , webm_dash container, vp9@1414k, 24fps, video only, 16.86MiB
334          webm       1280x720   720p HDR 1988k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@1988k, 24fps, video only, 23.69MiB
136          mp4        1280x720   720p 2243k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d401f@2243k, 24fps, video only, 26.73MiB
248          webm       1920x1080  1080p 2364k , webm_dash container, vp9@2364k, 24fps, video only, 28.17MiB
335          webm       1920x1080  1080p HDR 3475k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@3475k, 24fps, video only, 41.40MiB
137          mp4        1920x1080  1080p 4240k , mp4_dash container, avc1.640028@4240k, 24fps, video only, 50.52MiB
271          webm       2560x1440  1440p 7146k , webm_dash container, vp9@7146k, 24fps, video only, 85.13MiB
336          webm       2560x1440  1440p HDR 9550k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@9550k, 24fps, video only, 113.78MiB
313          webm       3840x2160  2160p 13623k , webm_dash container, vp9@13623k, 24fps, video only, 162.29MiB
337          webm       3840x2160  2160p HDR 22037k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@22037k, 24fps, video only, 262.53MiB
18           mp4        640x360    360p  714k , avc1.42001E, 24fps, mp4a.40.2 (44100Hz), 8.51MiB
22           mp4        1280x720   720p 2340k , avc1.64001F, 24fps, mp4a.40.2 (44100Hz) (best)

Well I dled the one on the web site. It said the bit rate was 4 kb/s according to Media Info and it played fine.

I don't know how to use the CMD. I used this https://yt1s.com/en5

[forsure]

What did you use to dl the YT video?

Youtube-dl.

Are there different versions of the Avatar video?

Many:

C:\Youtube-dl>youtube-dl -F https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFdonlDSY8E
[youtube] rFdonlDSY8E: Downloading webpage
[info] Available formats for rFdonlDSY8E:
format code  extension  resolution note
249          webm       audio only tiny   47k , webm_dash container, opus @ 47k (48000Hz), 582.41KiB
250          webm       audio only tiny   63k , webm_dash container, opus @ 63k (48000Hz), 775.32KiB
251          webm       audio only tiny   94k , webm_dash container, opus @ 94k (48000Hz), 1.13MiB
140          m4a        audio only tiny   97k , m4a_dash container, mp4a.40.2@ 97k (44100Hz), 1.16MiB
278          webm       256x144    144p   95k , webm_dash container, vp9@  95k, 24fps, video only, 1.13MiB
160          mp4        256x144    144p  110k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d400c@ 110k, 24fps, video only, 1.32MiB
330          webm       256x144    144p HDR  130k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 130k, 24fps, video only, 1.55MiB
242          webm       426x240    240p  212k , webm_dash container, vp9@ 212k, 24fps, video only, 2.53MiB
331          webm       426x240    240p HDR  220k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 220k, 24fps, video only, 2.63MiB
133          mp4        426x240    240p  245k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d4015@ 245k, 24fps, video only, 2.92MiB
243          webm       640x360    360p  386k , webm_dash container, vp9@ 386k, 24fps, video only, 4.61MiB
332          webm       640x360    360p HDR  472k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 472k, 24fps, video only, 5.63MiB
134          mp4        640x360    360p  612k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d401e@ 612k, 24fps, video only, 7.29MiB
244          webm       854x480    480p  718k , webm_dash container, vp9@ 718k, 24fps, video only, 8.57MiB
333          webm       854x480    480p HDR  887k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@ 887k, 24fps, video only, 10.57MiB
135          mp4        854x480    480p 1132k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d401e@1132k, 24fps, video only, 13.49MiB
247          webm       1280x720   720p 1414k , webm_dash container, vp9@1414k, 24fps, video only, 16.86MiB
334          webm       1280x720   720p HDR 1988k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@1988k, 24fps, video only, 23.69MiB
136          mp4        1280x720   720p 2243k , mp4_dash container, avc1.4d401f@2243k, 24fps, video only, 26.73MiB
248          webm       1920x1080  1080p 2364k , webm_dash container, vp9@2364k, 24fps, video only, 28.17MiB
335          webm       1920x1080  1080p HDR 3475k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@3475k, 24fps, video only, 41.40MiB
137          mp4        1920x1080  1080p 4240k , mp4_dash container, avc1.640028@4240k, 24fps, video only, 50.52MiB
271          webm       2560x1440  1440p 7146k , webm_dash container, vp9@7146k, 24fps, video only, 85.13MiB
336          webm       2560x1440  1440p HDR 9550k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@9550k, 24fps, video only, 113.78MiB
313          webm       3840x2160  2160p 13623k , webm_dash container, vp9@13623k, 24fps, video only, 162.29MiB
337          webm       3840x2160  2160p HDR 22037k , webm_dash container, vp9.2@22037k, 24fps, video only, 262.53MiB
18           mp4        640x360    360p  714k , avc1.42001E, 24fps, mp4a.40.2 (44100Hz), 8.51MiB
22           mp4        1280x720   720p 2340k , avc1.64001F, 24fps, mp4a.40.2 (44100Hz) (best)

I don't understand where my script on CMD will end by your example. Where does it store all these formats on my pc? I went to type on CMD and it just vanishes off my screen.

[forsure]

I tried using the GUI version and got an error when using the program that it could not find the program. CMD version like I said just goes away.

I really don't understand what this has to do with the fact that my files were playing fine before the router change?

[forsure]

It's hitting higher peaks on different speed tests but coming back down and recording that as speed. My tv just lost connection twice I think this is a bad router, or it needs to be set up different. It is too intermittent. I still don't get the Kodi bit rate problems though.


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Those numbers look good. There doesn't seem to be any reason why you would have problems. Maybe the router is bad or set up incorrectly, as you surmised.

I used a program called Speed Test WiFi Analyzer Analiti on the Chromecast (from the Google Play Store). If you scroll down the list of options on the left you'll find iperf3 client and server. I used the command line version of iperf3 on Windows. I'm sure you can find a GUI version somewhere.

You run one in server mode (start this one first) the other in client mode. Enter the server's IP address in the client version so it knows which server to connect to. The client will then connect to the server and start the WiFi speed test.

I recommend you run iperf3 on the Chromecast in server mode. It will show you the Chromecast's IP address, something like 192.168.1.2. Then go to the Windows computer and start iperf3 in client mode. For the command line version you would type "iperf3 -c 192.168.1.2" -- use the IP address of your Chromecast.

Does Chromecast use up your data on your isp plan with the wifi?

[jagabo]

Does Chromecast use up your data on your isp plan with the wifi?

Only when accessing the internet (streaming Netflix, for example). Local network traffic may use Ethernet or WiFi but have nothing to do with internet bandwidth or monthly quota. Using the Chromecast to watch movies stored on my NAS does not use internet bandwidth or count against my ISP's monthly quota. My ISP can't even know about it.

[forsure]

Does Chromecast use up your data on your isp plan with the wifi?

Only when accessing the internet (streaming Netflix, for example). Local network traffic may use Ethernet or WiFi but have nothing to do with internet bandwidth or monthly quota. Using the Chromecast to watch movies stored on my NAS does not use internet bandwidth or count against my ISP's monthly quota. My ISP can't even know about it.

This says differently. My data is being swallowed by the minute. i don't know what's going on. 6 gb in past few hours, without dling anything. I tested some files for a couple of minutes. WOO HOO. Everything is working now well. I got a new wifi adapter. It was a strange coincidence that everything stopped after the merge, but the wifi card must have gone bad in the process.

https://ipstarbroadband.com.au/could-your-chromecast-be-using-all-your-data-without-you-knowing/

[jagabo]

My Chromecast is powered down when the TV is not running so I don't worry about data usage while it's not in use. Maybe one of the apps you installed is using internet bandwidth?

Unfortunate that your WiFi adapter happened to fail just as the new router was set up.

[forsure]

Does Chromecast use up your data on your isp plan with the wifi?

Only when accessing the internet (streaming Netflix, for example). Local network traffic may use Ethernet or WiFi but have nothing to do with internet bandwidth or monthly quota. Using the Chromecast to watch movies stored on my NAS does not use internet bandwidth or count against my ISP's monthly quota. My ISP can't even know about it.

This says differently. My data is being swallowed by the minute. i don't know what's going on. 6 gb in past few hours, without dling anything. I tested some files for a couple of minutes. WOO HOO. Everything is working now well. I got a new wifi adapter. It was a strange coincidence that everything stopped after the merge, but the wifi card must have gone bad in the process.

https://ipstarbroadband.com.au/could-your-chromecast-be-using-all-your-data-without-you-knowing/

I turned off Chromecast and it's still swallowing data. 1 gb in the past few hrs from what?

[jagabo]

Then you didn't turn it off. Just because you pressed the power button on the remote and the TV screen went dark doesn't mean the device is off. I turn off the power to the unit so it's truly off. Remember this?

https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/401749-Usually_Quiet/page4#post2620175

I can even see at my Ethernet switch that it is disconnected and not transmitting or receiving data.

There's something wrong if your Chromecast is eating up 1 GB of of internet bandwidth per hour while it's "off". Even the article you referred to only says about 15 GB month (and I suspect that's a worst case scenario -- like with it set to change the standby image every second). I suspect you installed some "free" app that's using your internet bandwidth for its own purposes. Are you running a bittorrent client?

[forsure]

Then you didn't turn it off. Just because you pressed the power button on the remote and the TV screen went dark doesn't mean the device is off. I turn off the power to the unit so it's truly off. Remember this?

https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/401749-Usually_Quiet/page4#post2620175

I can even see at my Ethernet switch that it is disconnected and not transmitting or receiving data.

There's something wrong if your Chromecast is eating up 1 GB of of internet bandwidth per hour while it's "off". Even the article you referred to only says about 15 GB month (and I suspect that's a worst case scenario -- like with it set to change the standby image every second). I suspect you installed some "free" app that's using your internet bandwidth for its own purposes. Are you running a bittorrent client?

I was referring to over all data being lost in an hour. There is no way for me to tell where it is coming from.xfinity/Comcast will show you data usage for the month (not details). Comcast is impossible to talk to. Chromecast was disconnected from wifi as well as unplugged from wall. I am not running any client for the past few days. The only app I recently installed is on my phone, which would be the xfinity app. The phone was not even recognizing the wifi until yesterday. The data has been depleting for the past 3-4 days.

[jagabo]

Connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable. Turn off it's WiFi. Go to your router's admin pages and see what tools it has to monitor network traffic. Turn off all devices that might be using WiFi. See which device(s) makes a big change in network traffic.