Sling Community - Accessories (SlingLink, etc)

Adding a slingcatcher to my collection

Rfann — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:37:02 GMT

I have had a slingbox pro for over a year now and when I set it up I used a sling link turbo 1 port . Now I would like to add a sling catcher to my collection. Can I use 2 slinlink turbo 1 port or do I need to use the 4 port slinglink and do away with the 1 port. What's the best way to do this? Thanks for any advice rfann

Slinglink Turbo/Outlet question

pstanos — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:47:05 GMT

I've been using slinglink turbo for over a year and this is the first time I've had a problem. I'm using two one ports and one four port slinglinks. I have one of the one ports hooked up to a Tivo in my living room. The other day it stopped working, but I got it working in another outlet. Is there something that can be done with the outlet that is no longer working? Is there some way to reset it or something like that to get it working again? Thanks!

Three Tips for Using USB Storage Devices with SlingCatcher

Brandon C. — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:03:39 GMT

SlingCatcher has many useful applications, and one these allows the Sling Catcher play video and music files from a connected USB drive right on your TV. This is a great feature, but if you have ever shopped for a USB drive you know there are thumb drives, special USB drives, and even generic hard drive enclosures that turn old laptop or desktop hard drives into USB connected space. Tons of different products! Sling Media has put forth a great deal of effort allowing SlingCatcher to use as many of these different products as possible. They could have easily said, "you can plug in an external drive but it has to be this specific one, bought from us at this price if you want to do this." Instead, they've tried to make SlingCatcher compatible with as many different USB drives as possible. We can use storage devices we already have, and we can shop for drives without worrying about if it will work on our computer and our SlingCatcher. Of course, with staggering number of different USB storage devices out there are some caveats that need to be considered, and some best practice tips to ensure using your device works smoothly....

Slingbox Pro POWER SUPPLY - I need HELP thanks

LouisRO — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00:01 GMT

Does anybody know how could I get a replacement power supply from Slingmedia? I have no idea... Mine just passed away and I have to replace it... ; NA9D and the other ''seniors'' , please help me!

Wireless hookup suggestions?

maiki — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:11:11 GMT

I just got the Slingbox Tuner. The room with the DSL modem and (wireless) router, does not have a TV cable connection. So, I either have to route a long network cable from room to room, or go wireless. First of all, though, I'd like to complain, that Slingbox does not have built-in wireless. Your competitors do-Sony and Hava. If you don't want to lose business to them, I would suggest you start creating Slingboxes with built-in wireless capability. The Slingcatcher should have built-in wireless as well. This is a major deficiency of Slingmedia products. Many people do not have their internet router and TV connection in the same room, and should not have the bother and expense of buying a separate box, hookups, configuration, etc., to get their Slingboxes working. It should be built-in. Anyhow, since my Slingbox unfortunately does not have wireless, I have to look at other solutions. Which works better with the Slingbox, easier to set up, etc.--a normal wireless bridge, or one of the Slinglink powerline gizmos? In looking online, I'm surprised at how expensive wireless bridges are--they cost more than routers! Some more than $100! I don't understand that. Isn't it a more simple...

wrt54gs + slinglink turbo 4 port

capt601 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:06:19 GMT

Is there any way to connect a linksys wrt54gs that I have not being used to one of the ports on the slinglink turbo 4 port? I am thinking I could use this to allow me to have a better wireless network connection for my laptop in the room where the slinglink is. Does this make sense. I tried this when I bought my slinglink, and I could not connect to the internet on my computer. I do have the dd-wrt software on the linksys, but may have it set up incorrectly. I currently have it just being used as a wireless bridge, but as I said before when I connect to the slinglink, I lose the internet connection on my computer on the other end. thanks for any help. never mind. i think i solved teh issue and it seems to be working now.

Wireless Slinglink

Nibor — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:22:45 GMT

So slingmedia when is the wireless slinglink gonna be available since u made the BIG BIG mistake of not putting wireless as standard in the new slingcatcher.

SlingCatcher in stock

KingofKaty — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:32:58 GMT

At my favorite site for ordering all things SlingMedia: provantage.com showing in stock and shipping. Very good price and quick shipping.