Connection Preferences Connection Preferences
The Connection tab in the Preferences window contains information about your
bandwidth, buffered play, and network timeout.
(Default is set during installation) RealPlayer automatically selects which content can be delivered in real time
over your connection.
The Normal setting will be automatically determined by the answers you give during
installation. However, if you have a 28.8 modem but routinely connect only at
20Kbps, you should probably set this to 19.6Kbps. If this setting is too high you
will experience poor playback and extended buffering as RealPlayer attempts to
play clips intended for higher (faster) bandwidths.
The Maximum setting gives RealPlayer the upper limit for streams it should 'upshift' to through SureStream.
Buffered Play
(Default is entire clip) Determines how much RealPlayer should attempt to buffer a clip before beginning to play.
Network Timeout
(Default is 20 sec. for Connection and 90 sec. for Server) These settings determine how long RealPlayer will either try a particular transport protocol, or will try to connect to a server. If this time is exceeded, your Player will tell you it cannot connect or
that it has lost its connection.