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11. Recommendations for the best audio streaming quality
In some places, there can be high Wi-Fi traffic. The following configurations are recommended for the best possible
audio streaming.
11.1. WI-FI ROUTER
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Wi-Fi router choice
: Use a Wi-Fi router that supports WMM - this is the case for most newer 802.11N Wi-Fi
routers. WMM ensures that audio traffic (AirPlay, DLNA, FM, DAB+ and Audio CD) has the highest priority in
your Wi-Fi network.
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Wi-Fi router location
: place your Wi-Fi router in a central place.
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ADVANCED: manual Wi-Fi channel selection
: In your Wi-Fi router settings, select a Wi-Fi channel that is
used the least. Free software tools (for example the Windows software
inSSIDer
) can tell you which Wi-Fi
channels your neighbors are using. Select channels 1, 6 or 11. Since the channels are overlapping it does not
make any sense use other channels than 1, 6 or 11.
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ADVANCED: automatic Wi-Fi channel selection
: Some Wi-Fi routers offer an automatic channel selection.
11.2. REASONS FOR AUDIO DROPS WHEN STREAMING FROM A SMART PHONE
The AeroSphère products are built to have strong Wi-Fi reception. If you experience audio drops, try to go closer to
your smart phone to the Wi-Fi router. Most smart phones have very little space for an optimal antenna placement.
