spider box

[sparky.147]

if the spiderbox has to be connected to the internet all the time for gift channels is this done by a wirless modem or somthing like that or do you need the pc beside the tv any help would be great havent got one yet but thinking of buying one just trying to learn a bit about it first

[Geronimo]

Yes all done by the internet and connected via a networking cable.

Geronimo. :party5:

[sparky.147]

thanks does the cable come in different lengths say to reach from pc to stb roughly about 20 feet or does pc need to go beside tv &stb see pc is in other room and thanks again

[Napayshni]

It is fairly long in length mate to your router no problems.

Regards Satdude. :y2:

[Sitting Bull]

The receiver is connected to a broadband router using a single network ethernet cable (RJ45 type) or by using homeplugs if the receiver is a distance away from the router (in another room). One of the homeplugs (come as a pair) is connected to the receiver by a short network cable (x2 off usually supplied with homeplugs) and then plugged into a 240v mains socket near the receiver. The other homeplug is connected to router by the 2nd small network cable and plugged into a 240v socket near the router. When the router and receiver is turned on, the homeplugs allow the receiver and the router to "speak" to each other by assigning an IP address. This is usually done automatically. Thats it!

[AM556AM556]

Another option is the "network bridge", this dongle sized adaptor gets it's power from either a USB port or power supply. It both sends and recieves wirelessly to a wireless router and then communicates with the Spiderbox via a RJ45 network cable.