Network troubleshooting
One application still uses an old proxy: compare its network path with the browser
A browser and a player can use different proxy configuration paths.
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The viewing journal — page 103
Practical reading about screens, players, Canadian viewing and the decisions behind a better setup.
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Network troubleshooting
A source uses localhost: moving the playlist does not move the server
Localhost refers to the device making the request under the relevant local networking rules.
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The internet plan's speed and the television's Wi-Fi result measure different boundaries
An internet plan's advertised speed and a television's wireless result do not measure exactly the same boundary.
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Canada's 50/10 broadband objective is not a fixed bitrate requirement for every stream
The CRTC's broadband objective includes access to fixed service at 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload, with an unlimited-data option.
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An unlimited-data option is a volume condition, not the whole internet plan
An unlimited-data option addresses a usage-volume condition.
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A viewing complaint needs the right supplier: internet, player and account are separate
A television problem can involve an internet provider, player developer or viewing-account operator.
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