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Which connection is better to use for desktop capture... NDI w/WIFI or NDI w/Ethernet Cable?
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#1 Posted : Thursday, May 25, 2017 2:00:42 AM(UTC)
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I want to make sure I have a great connection when using NDI for my Skype. I have Xfinity for my internet and my (WIFI) speed results are 66.7 Mpbs (download) and 11.8 (Upload) Latency is 13ms and the Protocol is IPv6


So with the above speed readings, do I need to call my internet provider and add more internet speed or should I just connect my Ethernet to my laptop to give my NDI more juice? Or what other option should I try?


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P.S Is using a Router Switcher a good idea to connect multiple laptop for optimal internet results?
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#2 Posted : Thursday, May 25, 2017 7:32:59 AM(UTC)
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NDI can sometimes use (much) more then 66.7Mb/s, depending on the type of content, and is best used over wired ethernet and gigabit connections (including gigabit switch).
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#3 Posted : Thursday, May 25, 2017 10:40:24 AM(UTC)
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+1 for wired Ethernet.

A wire is ALWAYS a more deterministic connection.

It's not shared bandwidth.

It's more reliable than any form of wireless.
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#4 Posted : Thursday, May 25, 2017 3:11:18 PM(UTC)
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You should absolutely, positively use wired Ethernet. NDI is designed for Gigabit Ethernet as the minimum, I even use a USB to GigE Ethernet adapter on one of my systems and the performance difference is noticeably improved in some cases.

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#5 Posted : Thursday, May 25, 2017 4:16:48 PM(UTC)
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kane wrote:
You should absolutely, positively use wired Ethernet. NDI is designed for Gigabit Ethernet as the minimum, I even use a USB to GigE Ethernet adapter on one of my systems and the performance difference is noticeably improved in some cases.


A USB 2.0-to-Gigabit adapter is going to be limited to 480 mbps from the host, so something substantially less than a proper GigE interface.

In my case, I use it to perform NDI screen capture from an Ultrabook that doesn't have an Ethernet port. It works well enough in that application.
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#6 Posted : Thursday, May 25, 2017 4:36:23 PM(UTC)
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kane wrote:
You should absolutely, positively use wired Ethernet. NDI is designed for Gigabit Ethernet as the minimum, I even use a USB to GigE Ethernet adapter on one of my systems and the performance difference is noticeably improved in some cases.

Kane Peterson
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I just purchased a 5 port Gigabit Ethernet Switch for both of my laptops only thing I just realized that one of my Laptop has an Ethernet port, so now I am going to purchase a 3.0 Usb to Ethernet adapter. Thank you for your help Kane
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zenvideo wrote:
NDI can sometimes use (much) more then 66.7Mb/s, depending on the type of content, and is best used over wired ethernet and gigabit connections (including gigabit switch).



Thank you for your suggestion, it worked.
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#8 Posted : Thursday, May 25, 2017 4:38:37 PM(UTC)
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mjgraves wrote:
kane wrote:
You should absolutely, positively use wired Ethernet. NDI is designed for Gigabit Ethernet as the minimum, I even use a USB to GigE Ethernet adapter on one of my systems and the performance difference is noticeably improved in some cases.


A USB 2.0-to-Gigabit adapter is going to be limited to 480 mbps from the host, so something substantially less than a proper GigE interface.

In my case, I use it to perform NDI screen capture from an Ultrabook that doesn't have an Ethernet port. It works well enough in that application.



I am going to get the USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
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