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Slingbox PRO Technical Archive

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How to reset your Slingbox
How to zap your Slingbox back to its "out-of-the-box" settings. You have to do this if you have forgotten the Administrator password or if you get a new router.
How to connect your Slingbox to your wireless network using an Apple Airport Express
You can use an Apple Airport Express as a wireless bridge. It is easy to configure and quick to get up and running on your home wireless network. See this article for more information.
What's Universal Plug and Play?
I mean, it just sounds cool. What is it and what does it do for my Slingbox?
DishTV gets "stuck" on an unsubscribed channel when controlled by another device
If you're using a device (such as a TiVo) to control a set-top box, like a DishTV box, sometimes the set-top box gets "stuck" on a channel that you don't subscribe to. Here's an arrangement you can set up to get un-stuck when you're away from home.
What do those numbers and letters mean on my high-definition television? 720p, 1080i? Huh?
This article explains what terms such as "1080i" mean.
What's an Ethernet bridge?
...and can I drive my car over it?
What's a network?
How do I know if I have a home network?
What's a router?
What's a router? It's a question you shouldn't feel embarrassed to ask! Many folks with home networks aren't sure, either. Here's the answer.
The Network light on my Slingbox is blinking. What does this mean?
Does the Network light on the front of your Slingbox keep blinking? Here are some troubleshooting tips that should help.
The Network light on your Slingbox is off
Does the Network light on the front of your Slingbox turn off about 30 seconds after starting up? Here are some troubleshooting tips that should help.
About the lights on the front of the Slingbox
A brief explanation of the lights on the front of the Slingbox. They can help with troubleshooting, as well as generally letting you know what your Slingbox is up to.
What you need to start viewing your Slingbox at home
Step-by-step summary of the basics to get started watching your TV over your home network.
What can I connect to my Slingbox?
This article explains all of the connections on the back of the Slingbox "Classic", the Slingbox TUNER, the Slingbox AV, the Slingbox PRO and the Slingbox SOLO.
A non-technical explanation of DHCP
This article explains DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) in simple language.
Cable and Connector Glossary
Confused by all of the ports and cables on the back of your TV and Slingbox? Here's an illustrated glossary.
Tell us about your router
No video signal from your Slingbox HD Connect input
We're currently investigating reports of Slingbox PROs receiving either no signal or an error screen from your HD video source through the Slingbox HD Connect A/V input. See this article for more information.
Are you seeing poor video quality from HD A/V sources on the Slingbox PRO? Here's what to do.
If you're connecting your Slingbox PRO to an HD A/V source, be sure the Slingbox PRO firmware is up to date.
Watching HD-only content with your Slingbox
Using a Slingbox SOLO, or a Slingbox PRO with the Sling Media HD Connect product, you can watch your HD-only content anywhere. Just be aware that this content streams via a high-quality standard definition stream, not in a high definition stream.
Can I register more than one Slingbox with one Sling Account?
You can associate all of your Slingboxes with your single Sling Media account during the registration process.
How do I edit my Slingbox Registration information?
Here are a few ways you can easily update your personal Sling Account information to keep it all up to date.
Slingbox PRO Quick Start Guide (US and Canada)
A PDF of the Quick Start Guide that was included with your Slingbox PRO.
Connecting the Slingbox to a wireless home network
This article outlines a couple of different ways to connect the Slingbox to a wireless network.
Digital Cable or Cable Modem stops working after installing your Slingbox
HD content not available when HDMI cable is plugged directly into the Slingbox Pro HD port
If you connect an HDMI cable directly into your Slingbox PRO, you won't be able to see your HD content. Here's how to fix this.
IR Blaster or Onscreen Remote Control Troubleshooting Basics
The IR Blaster connects to the Slingbox so it can control your A/V devices via the SlingPlayer software. But what if it's not quite working right? This article will help get you started!
Recommended Routers and Bridges
Which routers and bridges will work best with my Slingbox?
Restoring your Slingbox to factory settings
How to zap your Slingbox back to it's "out-of-the-box" settings.
Setting up remote viewing when you have multiple routers
A how-to for home networks with a little more complexity.
Slingbox PRO Setup Tutorial
Help! Where does this funny looking cable go, anyway?
Using the SlingPlayer Behind a Company Firewall
If your computer is running SlingPlayer behind a company firewall, the firewall may prevent you from watching your favorite shows. Here are some solutions.
Advanced IR Blaster or Onscreen Remote Control Troubleshooting
Here are some advanced troubleshooting steps to help you narrow down any issues with your IR Blaster cables or the onscreen remote control, including a cool digital camera test.
Troubleshooting Slingbox networking problems when you are using a wireless bridge
Setting up a wireless bridge can be tricky, Slingbox or not. Here's some help!


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