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What's in the box?
Back of the Slingbox PRO-HD
Hooking up to your video source
Connecting to your network
Configuring your Slingbox
Setting up Internet Viewing

Setting up Internet Viewing


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So how do we connect to our Slingbox PRO-HD when we're out and about and we want to watch our shows or catch today's news highlights? That's where a superficially scary term comes in - we need to configure the router using a technique called Port Forwarding (sometimes referred to as Port Mapping).

Most home networks these days can be configured automatically by our Slingbox Setup Wizard (called Slingbox Setup Assistant on the Mac) using a technology known as Universal Plug and Play, or UPnP. However, some routers need manual configuration and that's where our handy Slingbox Network Setup Assistant comes in.

What is...
What's Port Forwarding/Port Mapping?
So how do we connect to our network when we're out and about and we want to watch our shows or catch today's news highlights? A simple technique called Port Forwarding.
What's Universal Plug and Play?
I mean, it just sounds cool. What is it and what does it do for my Slingbox?
What's a Slingbox ID? (Also known as "Finder ID" or "Slingbox Finder ID")
Here's what the Slingbox ID is, and how you can find yours.
Some help with troubleshooting
Slingbox Network Setup Assistant
Having trouble with the automatic remote viewing setup? If so, this setup assistant can help you manually configure your router to allow you to start watching your TV anywhere.
Setting up remote viewing when you have multiple routers
A how-to for home networks with a little more complexity.
A slow Internet connection at home can affect picture quality when viewing remotely
You need high-speed Internet (broadband) service at home in order to get quality video when you view remotely.


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