I installed a Dlink green ethernet switch last night. Network is perfect, all bars with no loss or defects, and navigating the menus are super fast.
I figured out the deal with the video not being wide screen. Turns out, since we have analog cable, video is sent in 4:9 format, not 16:9 which I was setting the TV for. Amazingly, when showing 4:9, there is no deformations, video is very clear. So it is win win.
I have also begun ripping DVD’s I own into MPEG format so that I can watch them on the extender.
All in all, after tweaking, I would say it was definitely worth the effort.
April 2nd, 2008 at 9:44 am
Hello Joey, i am considering this over an Xbox 360 Arcade (which with remote control costs as much). I would use it over mains-plug ethernet, so am not bothered about wireless connectivity. I have a XP media centre PC to connect to, but can upgrade that to Vista if needed.
I’m concerned about the composite out, as i only have composite in, VGA in and s-video in on the target TV.
I hope you can perhaps comment on this concern?
Regards, Tony