Installation

Helpful hints

Installation and Setup

Using the SlingPlayer with a VPN Connection on your Windows computer
This article includes some tips on how best to set up your Windows computer for the ideal Slingbox experience while VPN is enabled.

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.

General Information

Getting started with Vista and the SlingPlayer
This article details a few things that you may need to do to make sure that SlingPlayer 1.4 runs well and as expected under Microsoft Vista.

How do I use SlingPlayer 1.X for Windows to update the firmware on my Slingbox manually?
Step-by-step instructions for using SlingPlayer 1.X for Windows to upgrade the firmware on your Slingbox manually.

Using Dynamic DNS services with the Slingbox
If you're an advanced user interested in using Dynamic DNS services, here's an article with more details.

What's streaming?
What is this streaming stuff and how does the SlingPlayer use it?

The Slingbox on your home network

Can't find your Slingbox on the network in Windows XP and XP/SP1?
If you can't locate your Slingbox on your home network and you're using Windows XP and XP Service Pack 1, the issue may be with the Internet Connection Firewall settings. Find out more in this article.

Remote Viewing Troubleshooting

What's a Slingbox ID, Finder ID or Slingbox Finder ID?
This article explains what your Slingbox ID, Finder ID or Slingbox Finder ID is.

Troubleshooting

The Slingbox on your home network

Remote Viewing Troubleshooting

I get an Error 0X8007274C When I try to watch TV away from home on my Vista PC
Are you getting an error 0X8007274C while attempting to connect to a remote Slingbox from your Vista PC? See this article for more information.

Email Us