Streamalot: Streaming
Media Tips, Tricks, and Hints
Streaming
FAQ
How do I view
a live Webcast?
You will need to download and install the appropriate Windows
Media, ShoutCast, Real or Quicktime player. Click Here for more information.
I do not see any video
or hear any sound, what might be the problem?
1. Make sure that you have the most current version of the apropriate Media
player installed.
2. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet or your
local network.
3. If it is a Live Webcast, make sure that it has started.
4. Are you behind a firewall? If so, please reference the
next question.
I think that I am behind
a firewall, what is that, and how could that affect me?
A firewall is used to block unwanted traffic from your
network and/or computer. Check with your Network Administrator
or ISP to make sure that they have your firewall configured
to allow streaming media content to be viewed. Tell them
that you need port 80 open and if possible UDP ports 4040
and 7007.
The media player is installed;
I do not have any firewall issues, but still do not see the
stream?
If you have previously connected to the stream but are
currently experiencing problems, try clearing your History
and Cache in your browser.
How do I choose my connection
speed?
The following chart can help you determine your correct
connection speed.
· 28k Dial-Up connection - Choose the 28k connection
or Low Multibitrate stream
· 56k Dial-Up Connection - Choose the 56k connection
or Low Multibitrate stream
· DSL - Choose 300k connection or high Multibitrate
stream if available
· Cable - Choose 300k connection or high Multibitrate
stream if available
· T-1, T-3, DS-3, OC-3, - Choose the highest connection
available
The player is buffering
a lot, what does this mean? Why does it happen?
1. Buffering means that your computer is trying to connect
or reconnect to the online media. Like your TV, sometimes
you lose reception or connectivity to your show. This is
usually a local problem; try re-connecting to the stream
in a minute or two.
2. Buffering can also be caused by heavy traffic on your
local network or ISP. At different times during the day
the Internet can become bogged down and slow. Check with
your local ISP if you suspect problems.