SlingLink Classic - Frequently Asked Questions
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Welcome to the SlingLink Classic FAQ!
This FAQ is intended to answer many of the common questions about the SlingLink Classic. Please check here, and in other articles and threads on the site to see if your question has been answered before posting in the SlingCommunity Forums.
SlingLink Classic Questions
- What is the SlingLink Classic
- Why would I need a SlingLink?
- Just tell me if I need one!
- How does SlingLink Classic compare to a Wi-Fi to Ethernet Bridge?
- What is the bandwidth of the SlingLink Classic?
- Is the SlingLink Classic bandwidth enough to support all Slingboxes?
- Can I plug SlingLink Classic into a power strip or surge protector?
- Is any software required to use SlingLink Classic?
- I lost the CD that contained the SlingLink Utility. Where can I get it?
- How much does SlingLink Classic cost?
What is the SlingLink Classic?
The SlingLink Classic PowerLine Ethernet Bridge lets you turn the existing powerlines in your home or office into a high-speed network.
Why would I need a SlingLink?
Slingbox must connected to your network router in order to stream your sources to a laptop or mobile phone. Most homes do not have a wired Ethernet network connection near their cable box or other television sources, and so need something like SlingLink to establish a connection between the Slingbox and the router.
Just tell me if I need one!
If you have a wired Ethernet port or the ability to run a wire to your router in the location you wish to install your Slingbox, then no, you don't need one. If you do not have this ability, you will need a SlingLink PowerLine adapter or Wi-Fi to Ethernet Bridge to get your Slingbox on your network.
How does SlingLink Classic compare to a Wi-Fi to Ethernet Bridge?
802.11g/n Wi-Fi to Ethernet Bridges offer greater bandwidth than the SlingLink Classic, but at the cost of more difficult set up.
What is the bandwidth of the SlingLink Classic?
SlingLink Classic is capable of data rates up to 14Mbps.
Is the SlingLink Classic bandwidth enough to support all Slingboxes?
At less than maximum speeds, the SlingLink Classic has the bandwidth to support the Slingbox Classic, Tuner, AV, PRO, and SOLO at their maximum quality settings. It is possible that SlingLink Classic will be unable to support the upcoming Slingbox PRO HD at full quality.
Can I plug SlingLink Classic into a power strip or surge protector?
Power strips and surge protectors can contain EMI and RFI filters that will interfere with SlingLink Classic, and therefore may not work. For the best results, only plug SlingLink Classic directly to the wall socket.
Is any software required to use SlingLink Classic?
No. SlingLinks are plug and play products and do not require software to use. A software utility is available to analyze the status of the SlingLink, but is not actually required to use them.
I lost the CD that contained the SlingLink Utility. Where can I get it?
You can download the SlingLink Utility here.
How much does SlingLink Classic cost?
SlingLink Classic has been discontinued in the United States and replaced by the newer SlingLink Turbo products.
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