Using Orb streaming with TCPMP at WM 6.1 Touch?

[Procter]

finally made up my decision and started to set Orb up with my Windows Mobile 6.1 enabled Sprint Touch PDA phone. First of all, I did read the 10 FAQ but did not find the exact answer to my question.

1. Which TCP/UDP port does Orb 2.0 use on PC? I only find one setting that is close to this in "configuration" option. It shows port 80 for windows media streaming and port 546 or sth for RM streaming. I thought 80 port is one of the easiest ports to attach so I changed these two ports to some other random numbers and did a port forwarding set up in my linksys router. But anyway, both original and modified setting is kinda working on my phone. However, I still want an exact answer to this question and whether or not I need open the ports in Win Xp plus the router.

2. I used the software TCPMP on my phone to do the streaming. But I got tons of buffering about 10s a time when trying to play a video through Sprint's network. My speed is 560k to 830k according to the website when I logged in from the cell phone. And I set the pre-load buffer size to 7200kb and buffer percentage of 15%, but it seemed not to have much improvements. Does anyone have experience with the software? I need an optimized setting to reduce the buffering time.

Thanks

[heartisall]

Orb works fine for me on my touch when streaming, I just use windows media player. I am on a stock rom though

[gullzway]

Set your streaming speed in ORB settings when connected to your phone. Should be below your max upload speed from your PC. I am using 420 right now and it works fine. Also had to change the video to RAW FrameBuffer TCPMP options/video. I also had to copy these files from this post so I wouldn't get Codec errors http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...ighlight=tcpmp
I just use the default port 80. Hope this helps.

[Procter]

I found the setting in Orb. Would "using speed test" mode be better than the "fixed speed" mode? Since the speed varies from place to place.

[gullzway]

I would say no. I think using speed test sets it to the max that your PC can upload, so there's a greater chance of lag in your video, at least from my experience. You can do a speed test to see each time you use orb, but do mean the speed changing while your driving? It doesn't do a speed test on its own periodically so that would not help.

I just set mine a little lower than the speed test results and usually have no/ very few problems. Usually works fine around 300-500 range, even if the speed test gives you a 900 result, that could just be a spike.