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[dredman1]

Guys I decided to try a wired connection on my Apple TV, since of recent I've found the wireless connection with it to be getting slower and slower? I assume its probably increased interference since other devices closer to the router work fine.
So I ran an ethernet cable directly from the router to the ATV, but it's not working properly. I cant say its not working at all since the home pages with the thumbnail images in youtube, Netflix, Amazon VOD etc open up (albeit slowly), but when I select a show to watch, it just buffers and thats it. It doesn't even show - the spinning circle thingee stays circling.
From what I read the wired connection is supposed to be faster and more reliable, but not in my case, and I know for sure the cable is working because when I connect it to my laptop or ps3 they both get full network speed.
Any ideas or suggestions on a fix?

[phreak]

I get better or more stable connection when using wired over wireless connection.. If you sure the cable working would advise testing in another setting otherwise there is a slight possibility that the wired Ethernet may be faulty.. Have seen that scenario only once though..

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Guys I decided to try a wired connection on my Apple TV, since of recent I've found the wireless connection with it to be getting slower and slower? I assume its probably increased interference since other devices closer to the router work fine.
So I ran an ethernet cable directly from the router to the ATV, but it's not working properly. I cant say its not working at all since the home pages with the thumbnail images in youtube, Netflix, Amazon VOD etc open up (albeit slowly), but when I select a show to watch, it just buffers and thats it. It doesn't even show - the spinning circle thingee stays circling.
From what I read the wired connection is supposed to be faster and more reliable, but not in my case, and I know for sure the cable is working because when I connect it to my laptop or ps3 they both get full network speed.
Any ideas or suggestions on a fix?

what kind of router are you using? Have you tried connecting the ATV directly to the modem?

[RapToR]

Guys I decided to try a wired connection on my Apple TV, since of recent I've found the wireless connection with it to be getting slower and slower? I assume its probably increased interference since other devices closer to the router work fine.
So I ran an ethernet cable directly from the router to the ATV, but it's not working properly. I cant say its not working at all since the home pages with the thumbnail images in youtube, Netflix, Amazon VOD etc open up (albeit slowly), but when I select a show to watch, it just buffers and thats it. It doesn't even show - the spinning circle thingee stays circling.
From what I read the wired connection is supposed to be faster and more reliable, but not in my case, and I know for sure the cable is working because when I connect it to my laptop or ps3 they both get full network speed.
Any ideas or suggestions on a fix?

use an Apple router

[pete]

Might as well sell it and buy a roku/WD player..

[dredman1]

Phreak, I'm hoping it's not a problem with the ethernet port on the ATV. I've never used ethernet on it - only ever used wifi with it since I've had it about 2 years now (never had to), so it should be ok (I hope?). And I'm sure the cable is working - my laptop and ps3 get full speeds with it.

Duane, it's a Linksys E2000. I've never had problems with the router until maybe the last 3 or 4 months. Poor D/L speeds in the bedroom on all devices (phones, tablets, laptop, ATV, ROKU, PS3 all in the bedroom), but strangely enough upload speeds are normal. Once I walk out the bedroom though and get closer to the router, the D/L speed return to normal. When I walk back in the bedroom, the speeds drop to well below 1 Mbps. Prior to the last couple months, wifi connectivity in the bedroom worked fine (over 2 years). I haven't tried connecting the ATV directly to the modem though - will give that a go and see if it works. Thanks.

Yes Raptor - that's the plan. It seems my router is on its way out, so looking around at options. An Apple router is on my shortlist.

Pete, I already have a Roku right next to my ATV, and it also suffers from the same gradual degradation of speed in the last couple months.

[pete]

Maybe it's a bad cable

[phreak]

My next test would be the device in another environment with different network and Ethernet cable.. That could rule out hardware failure..

[tr1ad]

any idea of the cost to repair the greyed out wifi issue?

[dredman1]

My ethernet problem is solved, but I'm not too sure what the issue was. I didn't get around to connecting the cable directly to the modem, but I did do a factory reset which seemed to solve the problem, as the wired connection is working now.

Have to say it's much faster and more stable than the wifi.

Thanks for the suggestions

[M_2NR]

any idea of the cost to repair the greyed out wifi issue?

Start calculating the shipping cost if its within warranty. If it is out. I think its $199 USD plus whatever shipping for a new device. AFAIK there is no "fix" aside from shipping it back. Tr1ad I think we discuss this before though? A next one dead?

[DRam]

Cost me 200 tt to ship mine last year with ttpost. Got a new replacement, no issues yet (crosses fingers).

[tr1ad]

any idea of the cost to repair the greyed out wifi issue?

Start calculating the shipping cost if its within warranty. If it is out. I think its $199 USD plus whatever shipping for a new device. AFAIK there is no "fix" aside from shipping it back. Tr1ad I think we discuss this before though? A next one dead?

Same one, it just there... was contemplating getting a new antennae (they're pretty cheap)... sending back to apple wouldn't make sense as I switched devices a few months back

[M_2NR]

Ah hear it does stem from d main board but worth a try. Its an iPhone 5? U can check the serial online. If it died within the warranty period, you could always carry it whenever u go abroad and hassle an apple store. U did file a claim right?

[SRASC]

iPhone 6 event all but confirmed according to Re/code (formerly AllThingsD), who has a good record predicting the dates.

2nd Sep - announcement of event*
9th Sep - iPhone 6 event
12th Sep - iPhone 6 pre-order
19th Sep - iPhone 6 release

*based on when Apple announced last years event.

[nismoid]

Ah hear it does stem from d main board but worth a try. Its an iPhone 5? U can check the serial online. If it died within the warranty period, you could always carry it whenever u go abroad and hassle an apple store. U did file a claim right?

could vouch for that warranty.
I bought a used iPhone here on tuner, I damaged the screen, and had it replaced, a few months after I noticed the camera had some lines so one day while i was at West Mall I decided to stop into the iWorld place to see if they could fix the camera.
The guy looked at the screen showing the purple lines and punched up the imei number on their computer then told me that I have 10 days remaining on my warranty, what would you like to do?
I wasnt aware the phone had any warranty nor did i know that it would be honored seeing as i bought it used from someone.
Long story short, they took my old phone, send it to apple and one week later gave me a brand new one as a replacement.
iWorld customer service is the best I've encountered in Trinidad so far.

[r3iXmann]

iWorld customer service is the best I've encountered in Trinidad so far.

lol.


anyway. over here, i got a used ipad but the screen's backlight had a dead spot in the middle of it..took it to apple and got a new one within minutes; no questions asked

[PapaC]

took my old phone, send it to apple and one week later gave me a brand new one as a replacement.
iWorld customer service is the best I've encountered in Trinidad so far.

How much you paid iWorld to facilitate this?

[kurpal_v2]

took my old phone, send it to apple and one week later gave me a brand new one as a replacement.
iWorld customer service is the best I've encountered in Trinidad so far.

How much you paid iWorld to facilitate this?

Advisor [5:41 a.m.]:
Applecare+ covers two incidents of accidental damage with a $79 service fee.

When I asked apple chat about replacing my ip5 screen, they said I gotta pay the service fee

[nismoid]

took my old phone, send it to apple and one week later gave me a brand new one as a replacement.
iWorld customer service is the best I've encountered in Trinidad so far.

How much you paid iWorld to facilitate this?

Not 1 cent, the phone was still under warranty

[PapaC]

took my old phone, send it to apple and one week later gave me a brand new one as a replacement.
iWorld customer service is the best I've encountered in Trinidad so far.

How much you paid iWorld to facilitate this?

Not 1 cent, the phone was still under warranty

So iWorld paid to ship it back the states?

[nismoid]

^ Yes they did everything. That's why I said they had the best customer service. all it cost me was the loss of use of the phone

[S_2NR]

Lucky u

[PapaC]

Well I hope that is the norm. I think I will inquire about this with them. Having some issues with a Mac book.

[M_2NR]

dat is luck. Personally I never had to deal with them but know a few persons who tried to return those "wifi" problem phones and the "geniuses" hit them a 1 2 GTFO and a $199.99 replacement fee for the one person. Mind you the guy was well within the warranty period.

[Shio]

dunno if it has been discussed before
but i have a 5 and 5s and ipad to cloud unlock
anyone capable?
No it is not stolen
you could say reposessed

[rephobby]

Where is the best place to get an ipad mini (retina) in Trinidad? At the best price of course.

[Kenjo]

Actually check PriceSmart to compare their prices with other places

[RapToR]

Where is the best place to get an ipad mini (retina) in Trinidad? At the best price of course.

i have 16gb wifi only for $2600

[PapaC]

Ah the signs that Fall is near.
One setta used iPhone 5 and 5s for sale in the miscellaneous section.