Troubleshooting SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows

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Frame skip warning and other system performance messages in SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows
Starting with version 2.0.2, SlingPlayer monitors your computer for performance and overall capability to run SlingPlayer smoothly and successfully, and displays messages if it finds a problem. The "frame skip" message is explained here.

Internet Viewing not working after updating to SlingPlayer 2.0
If you manually configured your router for Internet Viewing of your Slingbox, those connections may break after updating to SlingPlayer 2.0. Take a look at this article if this is happening to you.

My SlingPlayer Guide is off by a few hours
If your SlingPlayer Guide is off by a few hours, take a look at this article.

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.

A guide to basic SlingLink and SlingLink TURBO troubleshooting
Are you having problems getting your Slingbox online? Do you think that the issue might be with your SlingLinks or SlingLink TURBO units? Here are some basic troubleshooting steps.

How do I get to Video Only Mode in SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows?
Are you a fan of the Slingplayer Video Only Mode feature? Here's how to use it in SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows.

Slingbox connection: switching between Slingbox ID and IP address in SlingPlayer 2.0.2 for Windows

When your computer locates and connects to your Slingbox, it can use two different methods: the Slingbox ID; and your router's WAN IP address. If you know what you're doing, you can switch these methods. However, the method for doing this has changed starting with SlingPlayer 2.0.2 for Windows. This is an advanced topic.

Wait until you're home before updating Slingbox Software
If you're prompted to update the Slingbox Software for your Slingbox (also known as "firmware") and you're away from home, you should perform the update only after you're back within your home network.

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