My streaming media is skipping, freezing, or pausing. What can I do to fix this?

First, check your Internet connection. Audio clips are optimally streamed at a 56k modem connection, though the minimum necessary to stream audio is a 28k modem connection. A video clip is optimally streamed on a DSL connection (256K or higher). The minimum connection for a video stream is a 56k modem connection. Please note, that when you stream audio or video at the minimum connection the stream is more likely to skip. Second, check that you are playing the appropriate bitrate file for your Internet connection. There are files for low, medium, and high bandwidth. If the stream is not running properly try using a slower bitrate file. Third, if you have a limited connection speed when you are streaming media do not try to load webpages, download e-mail, or otherwise use your bandwidth. The stream will take all of your bandwidth and will skip or freeze if you try to use your bandwidth for other tasks.