It depends on the format of the Online files. Extenders can't play certain video formats. For example, using TV Tonic, some video files are greyed out on my extender because they are not playable.
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Asus P5E-VM HDMI (onboard audio/video), Core 2 Duo E8200, 4 GB RAM, Hauppauge HVR-1800 (x2), LG-GGC H20L, DMA-2100 (x4), Yamaha RX-N600, InFocus IN76, D-LINK DIR 655, Vista Ultimate