http://www.slingcommunity.com Sling Community - Installation & Setup Forum Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:58:27 GMT admin@slingcommunity.com Sling Community 60 http://www.slingcommunity.com/images/brand/community.gif http://www.slingcommunity.com http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/25026/HI-i-need-help/?src=103 hi friends its me again. thanks for answering my questions.  now i have a new and dificult one im trying to conect 18 slingbox tuner in one internet conection.( i got 18 friends who wants conection) my internet conection is about 20m/20m(i think that will suport about 30 slingbox) so is its posible conecting with a swith like this one D-Link DES-1026G? http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=76 or that will need a complicate and expensive router? Slingbox Tuner Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:41:12 GMT ANTONIO W http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/25026/HI-i-need-help/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/25016/Next-software-firmware-update-for-Mac-/?src=103 I am hoping that one of the board moderators who works for Slingbox can provide some insight on the plans for Slingplayer for Mac. I loved my Mac Slingplayer and had absolutely no problems with it until updating to the 1.0.4 software and firmware versions.  It appears to be well established in both the "Version 1.0.4" AND "Slingbox Directory Not Saved?" threads that others are having great difficulties with the latest software and firmware updates.  Further, there does not seem to be a simple fix. The greatest success stories correcting 1.0.4 technical difficulties seem to involve getting someone from Slingbox technical support to manually uninstall the latest firmware update and downgrade the firmware to the previous version while leaving the latest version of the software.  (I worked with tech support, exchanged numerous emails, provided my finder ID and passwords, etc...but was never lucky enough to get things up and running again.)  Still, this "solution" obviously sounds less than ideal. I just purchase a new Mac.  I hope to avoid the nightmares that people are having with the latest version of the Slingplayer software for Mac.  Please advise if there is a new software update in the works and, if so, when I can expect... SlingPlayer Mac Sling Player Features Sling Player Software Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:42:54 GMT gregoryhifi http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/25016/Next-software-firmware-update-for-Mac-/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/25013/How-do-I-get-it-downstairs--/?src=103 Hi, Just bought a Slingbox Pro and it's set up in the UK, I'm in Canada but that distance isn't a problem, but going from upstairs {where my computer is} to my TV downstairs has me guessing... I want to watch the programming on my TV, not on the computer, so I need to get the signal through to the TV one that can work as a monitor, it has the regular monitor socket on the back of it. What's the best way to do that ? I guess one way would be to set up another modem and run it to a laptop under the TV ? or should I be looking at wifi ing it from the desktop upstairs to a wifi receiver then into the TV/monitor ? trouble with that is I'd be up and down the stairs all the time changing channels... Running a second computer downstairs seems to be a bit of an overkill, but how else can I change channels ? If I have to get a second computer what's the most important thing ? is it the video card or memory etc ? I'm new at this stuff, including computers, so I'd appreciate any help / guidance you guys can provide.... Slingbox Features Slingbox PRO Slingbox Connections Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:31:29 GMT Canada Bob http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/25013/How-do-I-get-it-downstairs--/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/25005/Help-with-multiple-routers-speed/?src=103 Tried to figure this out by reading through the site, but haven't been able to figure out a solution. Here's my situation in a nutshell: I currently have my slingbox pro connected to my primary router, a wired Lynksys BEFSR81. I then have a Belkin Wirelss Router F5D8230-4 connected to the Linksys, to provide wireless thhoughout the house.  (both routers in the same room) In this setup, any computer connected to the Linksys wired router sees the slingbox as "LAN" and runs at about 6000kbps, for a very watchable picture. Remove viewing when away from home runs at about 800kbps, pretty close to my isp's maximum upload speed. So far so good, but I would really like to be able to  connect at the house at the higher speed both wired and wirelessly, which I assume the Belkin is capable of. Currently any wireless Slingplayer connection at the house also maxes out at 8ookbps. I've read about port forwarding, opening ports, and configuring multiple routers, but before I slog through trying something that might be wrong, I'm looking for some advice: What is the recommended setup in my situation to be able to connect at the 6000kps speed at the... Slingbox Features Slingbox PRO Slingbox Connections Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:08:57 GMT DS http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/25005/Help-with-multiple-routers-speed/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24995/AV-connect-to-XP-5.1-sp2-conflict-/?src=103 I just bought an AV, connecting to a HP Pavilion a1410n through a D-Link 108g MIMO ZXR DI-634 router. Using XPMedia Player Edition 5.1sp2. Cable modem, cable DVR (DVR / SlingBox) . More details on request. XP crashes when trying to configure access through the install wizard with error message: SlingPlayer.exe - Application Error"The instruction at "0x100f8cc5" referrenced memory"0x00000020". The memory could not be "read".  I tried calling online help (Case# 14863001) and the rep suggested I contact Microsoft for help.... before I do that, is there anybody out there who has any experience with this error, hopefully better advice?     Slingbox A/V Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:31:32 GMT Nestosling http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24995/AV-connect-to-XP-5.1-sp2-conflict-/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24990/sling-power-Brick-Crashes-homeplug-network/?src=103 Hi, I just recently bought a slingbox AV.  I plugged it in and set it on my network via a homeplug ethernet over powerline.  Previously I had a number of computers connected to this connection but I removed the switch and plugged it into the slingbox direct.  thinking no problem I know this connection works well.        Hillarity ensued as it grabbed Ip addresses that were already in use then shut down completely.  I disconnected the slingbox and restored my network to function after many router reconfigs and reboots.  So my son brings his computer out and connects to the same homeplug since it is no longer in the slingbox.  Hilarity again ensues.   I finally relocate the homeplug to a different AC circuit and lo and behold everything starts working.   At this point I'm thinking what is different between having it all work and having it go really wrong.  The only thing:  I plugged in the slingbox.  When I disconnected it I had failed to remove the power brick from the powerstrip.   Well I say; that's certainly interesting. To shorten this (I know too late) the power brick that came with my slingbox must be defective because it shuts down... Slingbox A/V Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:31:15 GMT sbeckstead http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24990/sling-power-Brick-Crashes-homeplug-network/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24988/Slingbox-video-stream-to-tv/?src=103 All, Is there a way to use Tversity to stream video remotely from the computer to a tv? In essence, I am off-site and connecting to my slingbox remotely, I want to find a way to stream video from the remote slingbox to my tv. Slingbox Features Slingbox PRO Slingbox Connections Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:04:22 GMT bwarner83 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24988/Slingbox-video-stream-to-tv/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24984/Can-someone-help-the-new-guy--/?src=103 Hi all, first of all I have to say what an amazing product!! I heard about the Slingbox, but didnt realise how fantastic it was until I got one this week!! I have set it up and it seems to stream fine within my home network, reaching 2000kbps+, but I am trying to improve the quality for remote viewing outside the home network.. At present I can only seem to get 150kbps average. I am not sure if the problem is at home, where im slinging from, or at uni, where im slinging to?! At home we have a 2mb BT broadband connection, and at uni I have 2mb connection too, but i am connecting using a wireless Netgear router. Both home and uni computers are Macs... does anyone have any suggestions as to how i can improve the kbps and picture quality...? Im kinda technically minded, but not massively... I read somewhere on the forums that using something called "SSH" can improve the quality, but I dont know what that is?! Thanks in advance guys, Michael Slingbox Classic Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:47:26 GMT versace_256 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24984/Can-someone-help-the-new-guy--/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24980/Revised-Airlink-101-router-instructions-/?src=103 I've been trying to setup remote viewing via my Airlink 101 Super G wireless router.  Unfortunately, the posted instructions have screens and terminology that match nothing in my router's options.  e.g. I have no option on any screen that mentions anything about "virtual servers" I'm assuming that the instructions are generic ones based off a very old version of the router setup because at this time they do not match at all the current router setup screens. Slingbox A/V Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Sat, 20 Oct 2007 08:17:07 GMT DDELFIERRO http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24980/Revised-Airlink-101-router-instructions-/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24979/Slingbox-Pro-is-a--250-piece-of-crap./?src=103 So I just got my Slingbox Pro a few weeks ago. It was up and running fine. My upload speed is 348Kbps. Now after I upgrade to the latest firmware the best I can get is a minute or two of video before the stream drops to 100Kbps and stops completely. It seems that others here have had this same problem with their slingbox after a firmware upgrade. On top of that, I find out that there's no way to remotely power down or reboot this slingbox. Does that make sense? A product that is meant to be used remotely that has no way to be rebooted? Even my ISP says that my modem needs to be rebooted occassionally. Just like I occassionaly have to reboot my TIVO, TV, Cell phone, etc... I guess the folks at Sling don't think a box ever needs to be rebooted. If I knew all this before I bought this product I wouldn't have bought it. Bottom line- don't buy a Slingbox unless you plan remain close to the physical location of your slingbox.  Slingbox Features Slingbox PRO Slingbox Connections Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:09:24 GMT poslaw http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24979/Slingbox-Pro-is-a--250-piece-of-crap./?page=2#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24977/Just-bought-the-AV-and-up-and-slinging-but..../?src=103 Hi All, I just bought the Sling AV and I'm up and slinging but I have some issues with the picture quality. Was wondering if any of you have any suggestion on how to improve the quality. Here is my set up: ISP: Rogers (I live in Toronto Canada) Router: Linksys WRT54GS (Sling box connected wire/ laptop wireless) Laptop: ASUS G1S (Pretty high end gaming laptop so I don't think it has anything to do with my computer hardware) OS: VISTA (Could it be Vista) Well any help on making my picture quality better would be great. I have yet to try slingiing remotely so I can just imagine how bad the quality will be then. I found picture quality better when I used my desktop wich is about 5 years older then my laptop and has a monitor that has less resolution. The OS is XP Pro and it is wire connected to the router. I tried connecting with using direct IP address using my laptop and pictue qualtiy was even worst and unwatchable. I hope this sling box thing works for me I really do want it to work but if I can't get picture qualtiy up I will return the unit.                                                               Slingbox A/V Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:44:14 GMT Sickboy http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24977/Just-bought-the-AV-and-up-and-slinging-but..../#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24975/No-Wireless/?src=103 I have recently set up a slingbox on my home network, and now I am unable to use the internet - any Ideas? Slingbox Tuner Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:26:31 GMT rrrr http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24975/No-Wireless/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24973/Only-black-and-white-on-my-labtop----/?src=103 Hi everybody, need your help.  I have set up my slingbox on my labtop and the picture is okay, but it is only in black and white !!! Can anybody tell me what the problem might be, or what I am doing wrong. I am desperate, because I am going on holiday the 1 of November and need it to work before that.  Thank you in advance and a good weekend to you all. Best regards, Steen / Denmark.        Slingbox Classic Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:50:06 GMT Steen http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24973/Only-black-and-white-on-my-labtop----/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24972/Bad-picture-on-Slingbox--but-not-on-TV/?src=103 My slingbox classic is set up between my dvd player and tv using sling's composit cables.  When I watch the dvd player on my tv (passing through the slingbox) I have clear picture and no issues.  When I log into my slingbox and view the dvd player, I get jumpy picture and eventually the notice that there is no signal - almost like there is a short in the video cable to the slingbox.  It doesn't matter if I am connected over the internet or through my network, the sling's picture quality is poor, but at the same time, the tv (getting the signal from the sling's output) is fine.  Anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this? Slingbox Classic Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:49:59 GMT j33p4x4 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24972/Bad-picture-on-Slingbox--but-not-on-TV/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24971/S-Video---Lost-Video-Feed/?src=103 I seem to have lost my s-video feed from Slingbox A/V. Unfortunately, I'm away from home so I can't physically check any connections, but no one will be there so nothing should have affected the connection. I get "No Video Signal Detected" all of the sudden. I've tried remotely restarting the Slingbox by upgrading the firmware, no luck. I looked at the info section and it's reporting under "Current A/V Input" that the video standard is "PAL". I'm in the US so why would it all of the sudden think the video is PAL? Is that why I can't see the video all of the sudden? It's connected to a SCI ATL 8300HD. Any help would be great. Thanks. Slingbox A/V Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:33:56 GMT jwillert http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24971/S-Video---Lost-Video-Feed/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24970/Can-I-control-and-stream-two-devices-with-AV----Yes-/?src=103 I just got my slingbox AV and set it up, controlling my DTV HR-20 and Pansat 3500.  It may be on here on how to do this, but I couldn't find it so I thought I would add it real quick-  Basically, here's what I did.  If you look at the picture, all I did was connect the boxes to the Comp. and S Video in's.  Then setup the different inputs and the remotes to control them.  Now, the sound was a different issue.  Being as there is only one input, I had to get creative.  I used two RCA Y Adapters for this.  They are these and you can get them at Radio Shack.  I hooked the audio from the DTV into the Left channel on the slingbox and the audio from the Pansat to the right side.  Now, you will only hear sound out of one side when slinging, so to fix this go to your audio under player and select MONO.  If you have both boxes on at the same time, you will hear both sound sources, so just make sure you have the other one off when watching.  Its been working great for me, good luck- Here is... Slingbox A/V Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:09:21 GMT Poopsie http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24970/Can-I-control-and-stream-two-devices-with-AV----Yes-/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24969/Sky--through-Coax-input-/?src=103 Hi Guys,  I recently bought a slingbox classic. I have sky+ (distributed around the home) and ideally would like to connect it upstairs through the Coax cable to the tv there. I can receive the analgue sky signal that is sent there through the distrbution box but seem unable to get the sky remote to control the sky box ( I have a ? magic eye which sends the sky remote signals downstairs to the box ). I only seem to get the basic remote controller to choose from.  If I can get the sky controller to work with the analogue tv signal then I will be happy, otherwise its a very long ethernet cable to the sky+ box! Is there a solution?  James Slingbox Classic Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:37:18 GMT James brooke http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24969/Sky--through-Coax-input-/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24968/Log-file/?src=103 Tonight I was playing some XBOX while at home for a change (I travel for work), and I noticed the lights were on my slingbox as if someone were watching it.  I didn't really care and just let it go until I realized my DVR box was changing channels. I checked with the couple people I know that I gave my address and user password to, and none of them were on it. Is there any sort of log file or anything that I can check to see what IP address was on the box?  I see how you can tell what IP address is on it when you're watching it, but that's obviously me when I log into it and doesn't help see who had logged into it previously. I've already changed my password just in case. Thanks Slingbox Classic Slingbox Features Slingbox Connections Fri, 19 Oct 2007 05:55:44 GMT chuckda4th http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24968/Log-file/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24962/Verizon-FiOS-TV-Remote/?src=103 I've contacted Sling Tech Support regarding the lack of support for customers who have Verizon FiOS TV DVR (Motorola box). Twice I received the response, "We don't support that box." The closest substitute is the Comcast Motorola DVR box. Has anyone found a better substitute? SlingPlayer Mac Sling Player Features Sling Player Software Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:11:12 GMT breviceps http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24962/Verizon-FiOS-TV-Remote/#discussion?src=103 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24955/HD-Connect-Worth-It-/?src=103 Is the HD Connect worth it? Or does the stream run the same whether it is an HD source or not? If I actually get an HD picture away from home that would be great. I am sure I can get in on the LAN at home but away from home is where I use it the most. Slingbox Features Slingbox PRO Slingbox Connections Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:56:12 GMT Trumpett http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24955/HD-Connect-Worth-It-/#discussion?src=103