Windows Media Player Bandwidth Configuration

[Nov 23, 2009 14:09] Web access to Microsoft Live@edu accounts now works.

The default Windows Media Player (WMP) connection speed is the preferred setting for accessing the WTJU network broadcast. If your connection does not work, please check this setting.

Note 1: These images are from version 9. Version 10 has different graphics, but functions similarly.

Note 2: The Macintosh only has version 9 available.

  1. First, if you have changed the appearance of WMP so that the menu bar is hidden, click on the button in the upper left corner to restore the menus view.
    Open Menu bar
  2. If you have the WMP in Skin Mode you'll need to restore it to Full View by clicking on the Return to Full Mode button. The location of this button varies depending on which skin you are using. In the "Miniplayer" skin (below left) it is on the lower right. In the "Radio" skin (below right) it is on the upper left. There are a lot of skins, and the placement of the button was an aesthetic decision.
    Miniplayer skin Radio skin
  3. Once WMP is in Full Mode with the menus visible, choose Tools.
    Tools
  4. Then select Options from the pull-down menu.
    Options
  5. Click on the Performance tab.
    Performance
  6. Be sure the first radio button labeled Detect connection speed is chosen. This is the default setting, and is most compatible with use of other audio and video streaming sources on the Web.
    Default connection speed

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