They are divided into several areas of concern to a streaming video system. Therefore systems designers should minimize the use of bandwidth consistent with reception quality that is adequate for their users' needs. Designers should consult networking support for advice early in the design of video systems. Planners should be aware that network pricing models may have to change to recover costs of high-bandwidth traffic such as video. Dial-up connections should be at least 28.8 kbps, although in some applications users may not consider the quality acceptable.
Faster connections are preferable for improved quality.
Shared LAN connections, e.g. normal Ethernet, may limit delivery of multiple video streams. In such a LAN a fixed total capacity is shared amongst all users, many of whom may be attempting to simultaneously receive a video stream. There are good user clients that can be downloaded free from web sites. Hence only applications with very unusual requirements should require the use of anything else. The system specifications below are recommended for minimal video performance.