WiFi or No

[Browler]

I just checked the specs on the microconsole, and no wifi! Coupled with the fact that the beta has no wifi support I'm somewhat concerned, don't want to have to run a Ethernet cable all the way to my TV.

[JoYnEr]

probably, plus why wifi when u get the most out of your internet with a ethernet cable

[Aph0ticShield]

You could always make a network bridge from your laptop, but that is usually less than optimal.

Just wait, it won't be long before they make an attachment for the microconsole.

[MAG1270]

Didn't someone say that OnLive were planning to add WiFi at a later time?

But while we're at it, why? -.- WiFi just adds more lag..

[Dlog]

Didn't someone say that OnLive were planning to add WiFi at a later time?

But while we're at it, why? -.- WiFi just adds MUCH more lag..

i corrected that for you^^

[Tyrokiller]

Only get about 0.5mb/s download difference and about 3MS difference on wifi/ethernet so it isn't terrible but bad.

[Aph0ticShield]

The difference with Wifi for me is minimal.

Ethernet: 1ms latency

WiFi: 1-2ms latency

I am using a linksys WRT54G. My connection speed remains the same.

[MAG1270]

Yes, but what you're forgetting is that your computer probably is closer to the WiFi source than your tv is, right? Because if not, then using an ethernet cable is easier.

[theduonger]

I was told by one of their engineers that there might be a way to prioritize data packets with the onlive service through the wireless router. Anyone know how to do that with an Apple airport? Apparently this might help speed things up a bit and decrease latency. Basically whatever port the Onlive service is using make sure that all packet delivery is prioritized over everything else. Thanks for any feedback on the matter.

[Phopojijo]

The difference with Wifi for me is minimal.

Ethernet: 1ms latency

WiFi: 1-2ms latency

I am using a linksys WRT54G. My connection speed remains the same.

To what precision? I'd expect that's a lot of rounding to 1 sig fig.