| Remote Viewing A-Z
So, you've got this Slingbox - and wow, it's pretty cool, right? And what is one of its best and most innovative features? That's right - Remote Viewing! Having the ability to take your TV wherever your life takes you is simply awesome. Your shows, news, sporting events, DVR, video on demand - all streaming live on your PC, Mac or mobile device.
So, how do we make this happen? Well, a big part of it is properly configuring your home network to allow the Slingbox to "sling" the content on your TV out to your remote computer or mobile device via the internet.
Now, we realize that we just threw a couple of scary words at you:
Configure.
And network.
Most folks would turn tail and run for the nearest brainiac nephew or computer-nerd neighbor at this point, but rest assured, this isn't as hard as it sounds. This page was written with you, the fresh-out-the-box Slingbox owner in mind. Below you'll find a number of quick n' easy to read articles, all of which answer some of the more common questions about Remote Viewing.
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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. 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. |
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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. |
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Where can I find the Finder ID for my Slingbox?Setting up SlingPlayer on a remote computer and can't figure out how to connect to your Slingbox? What you need is the Finder ID of that Slingbox. This article will tell you where you can find it. |
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