Can slingbox be used over a wired ethernet instead of wireless? (e.g. accessed by 4 or more smart TVs over ethernet)
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It was designed for a wired network, so yes, it definitely works that way. You would need some sort of ethernet to wireless bridge if you actually did want it wireless. However, for the second question, it can only be accessed by 1 device at a time. When one tv/computer logs into it, the device is "locked" and no other device can log in, unfortunately.
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I've never had slingbox but I can tell you that this doesn't allow you to watch live tv from anywhere. You can either download what you've recorded to DVr while connected to the same network as your DVr box or you can set up the genie go through a complicated process that allows you to access your recorded shows from anywhere. I'll admit though that I've tried to see mine up to allow access from anywhere and I've never gotten it to work and I am pretty computer literate.
470673
Just Internet access, wi-if or Ethernet. Then the apps available from sling box.com or just use the browser option on a laptop.
1036369
Sling boxes are designed to work with Dish Network receivers (verified by manufacturer) and will not work for internet connection. I tried it, it will not work for internet connection through home electrical wiring with or without another Sling box. Some other devices may work but not for anything other than some Dish television features.
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I don't see why not. I use my iPad to log into the Slingbox then send it to my Apple TV to watch the program on my home TV set.
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Here's what I found which says you can use your Netgear wireless adapter, but I haven't tried that. I found a wired connection to be more effective in my house.http://forums.tivo.com/pe/action/forums/displaypost?postID=10471357John
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Use your A/V receiver as a wireless hub.You then run cat 5 cables to other components. Good luck
452972
Yes, if the STB/Slingbox connection is A/V cables, but not if you are relying on HDMI between the two. Some channels are blocked unless it is direct from the STB to the TV.
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Though I have not tried this with TV transmission over Ethernet, I can tell you that other devices like printers do connect to the network and work remotely through the Ethernet port on the bottom on the remote unit.
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yes, put the router cable in and you can run 4 other devices. the more you use at one time, might, slow down streaming. i use one to go to my computer, and my wireless router that runs the others.
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No - I tried this. It will act as a wireless bridge, but it only appears to bridge between another device over wi-fi, not through ethernet. I suspect they did not want to put in the extra effort to convert packets from ethernet to wi-fi and back.
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I use Slingbox expressly for this purpose -- to watch my home U-Verse service at the cottage.I recently upgraded the speed on our home network to get greater upload speed, but at the cottage I have DSL which sometimes gets to 8 MB speed (but usually closer to 3-4 MB).I use my laptop to run Slingplayer, and connect via HDMI cable to my 19-inch LCD. The quality is pretty stunning. Very close to HD quality. Slingbox/Slingplayer does a nice job of optimizing the signal and speed, and gives me exactly what I want, without having the expense of Dish/DirecTV service.
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I had the same question, and so far from exeriments the answer seems to be no. Specifically if you set it up as a wireless client, it will act as a hub rebroadcasting wireless (on a new SSID) to other wireless clients, but it doesn't allow access from a 'wired client' connected to the ethernet socket.. (Which is a shame). Wonder if this might be fixable with a firmware upgrade? Would make the box even more useful...
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Not sure. I used this item to be able to hook my PS3 and MacMini computer to the internet after I cancelled my ATT uverse cable tv and returned the cable tv boxes ( keeping the ATT internet). You plug the device into your cable tv cable (in place of the cable tv box) and then you plug your ethernet equipped devices (your Tivo has an ethernet port?) into this device and you are good to go.
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Yes, with an Ethernet cable. Plug the Slinglink in the wall outlet closest to the Blu-ray player for convenience. While the other end is connected to your router or modem.
876357
I'm sorry, but I dont use the ethernet; I use it wireless. I hope you find the answer your looking for. Regards.
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I have a Roku (purchased from Netflix for $99), however I do not have a wireless router, lol. So since my TV is about 25 feet from my PC, I run an ethernet cable between the 2 whenever I want to "stream" movies from Netflix or Amazon. Tricky, but it works.