Switching from 5Ghz to 2.4Ghz wifi improved iptv streaming on CCWGTV! no more buffering!

by Larabubamara

I just wanna share my experience. I'm using a CCWGTV, so I'm limited when it comes to using ethernet, unless I purchase a usb c hub. Connecting my dongle to 5Ghz wifi shows 250mb/s when performing a speed test. It's good enough for streaming Youtube and movies on services like Stremio and CinemaHD, but it struggles with IPTV! I'm using Tivimate and it buffers like crazy. I thought the problem was with my provider, until I came across a post that suggested switching to 2.4Ghz. As soon as I did that, bam! all that buffering has gone away, and the IPTV works flawlessly. I don't understand why because 2.4Ghz is giving me half the speed of 5Ghz! It seems like 2.4Ghz is more stable when it comes to IPTV streaming.

OIK2

5Ghz may be faster, but is more prone to being blocked due to a shorter wavelength. So if your dropped packet increase is greater than the speed gain, it will be a net loss.

erictho77

Maybe try increasing the playback buffer on 5GHz.

TheMonarchsWrath

It could be the distance between the device and the router, but I would expect that to be reflected in the speed test unless the test is bursting and not sustained.

lionn016

Yeah I have also noticed that the 2.4GHz band is faster for streaming but the only drawback though is that it's so prone to interference.

pogalicious728

There are a few reasons as to why.

Firstly, and the main reason a system will stream more stable is because of the wavelength of 2.4Ghz. You do not need the fastest connection to get a stable stream, rather you need one that can go further and can penetrate walls. Essentially, if you can get 15-20Mbps on a 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi, then that should be plenty to get the job done.

5Ghz on the other hand is designed to work in the same room and only within a few feet of the Wi-Fi router and often has problems penetrating walls to the next room.

Secondly, you may have lucked out and 2.4Ghz is on a channel that is not conflicting with all of the neighbours. There are a few apps that can be used to check how congested 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz are, so you can adjust your router to work on the less congested frequencies.

Finally, Wi-Fi 6 is designed to alleviate a lot of the crowded frequency issues by introducing smart switching. If your router and device support it, then you would most likely get a much better experience.

Hope this helps.

H31S3NB3R9

I concur, had the same problem switched to 2.4ghz... now IPTV works perfectly with chromecast google tv.

indorexxx

AFAIK speed dont matter in buffering.