My audio is buffering or skipping.
With the exception of some fairly recent issues with builds of the SL viewer, this problem is usually related to poor connectivity between the source (you) and the server. We actively monitor our servers with network latency tools to ensure there isn’t an issue our end, so here are some things to try.
Lower Bit rate
This is a good starting point, your stream is capable of supporting 192Kbps but it is possible that your broadband connection’s upload speed is insufficient to sustain the bit rate you have chosen. There is a useful tool here: Speedtest.net, your upstream bandwidth is the important value here, it should be higher than your chosen streaming bit rate with a little extra headroom for other network traffic, including SL.
Running other bandwidth hungry apps whilst you stream
Downloading/uploading with other apps whilst streaming (bit torrents, p2p, msn, skype etc.) can cause serious fluctuations in the bandwidth you need to maintain a steady streaming connection. Also, if your network connection is shared with other users in your household you should check to make sure they are not uploading/downloading whilst you are streaming.
Modem/Router reset
Ideally we recommend a wired connection for the best results when streaming. Modern N or AC standards based wireless networks are acceptable but are still susceptible to interference from other devices (phones etc.). Modems and routers can cause issues from time to time so a reset is also worth a try, most devices have a web interface to perform this, however some providers use a mobile app or manage them remotely.
Packet Loss
Buffering/skipping issues are generally caused by ‘packet loss’, this is where chunks of data that make up your stream are lost in transit to the server, this problem can be analysed using ‘ping’ and ‘traceroute’ commands, these should give you a good idea as to where the problem is located, quite often one of the routers along the way gets overloaded and drops packets, this is something the technicians at your ISP may be able to help with at their end.
When all else fails
If none of the above fixes the issue you may wish to consider a change of ISP!