Recent content by doogie

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    Can Anyone explain Sling Guide in Layman Terms?

    I have the Sling Guide beta as well - but luckily, my receiver is located right next to my router, so it was no problem to hook it up. Sling Guide is software that allows you to access your DVR functions from any computer or cell phone (at least my Iphone works). It allows you to view...
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    SlingGuide - Problems

    I have a problem with my slingguide... when I try to modify a timer (say, change it from ONCE to DAILY)... I get a TIMED OUT error... is anyone else seeing this? It happens from my work machine, home machine and my Iphone too.
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    SlingGuide - Problems

    I don't mind problems... I just thought my symptom sounds suspicous... I am starting to wonder if its the software or if I have a hardware problem...
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    SlingGuide - Problems

    Is anyone else seeing this??? Yesterday my remote slingguide was working pretty well... today, it just keeps trying to connect to the unit... and never does... I read someone else said it was down... but is this the symptom you are seeing?
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    IP conflict with VIP722

    I've had my VIP722 receiver hooked up to broadband for months now with no issues... this morniing when I woke up there was an error message on my HOME COMPUTER that said IP CONFLICT... then I noticed my VIP722 was showing NOT CONNECTED to broadband... hmmm... nothing changed!!! How did this IP...
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    E* remote scheduling

    OK... I received 6.16 overnight and now when I log on with my beta username and password... I put in my receiver number and I can move on to the next screen... this is where it bombs... it asks for my ACTIVATION CODE... I called my wife and asked her to read me the activiation code - which I put...
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    Software Version 6.16

    She didn't tell me the error number... but I'll ask if/when she calls back... I told her to hold down the power button and reset the unit....
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    Software Version 6.16

    I got 6.16 on my VIP722 overnight... my wife just called me from home saying that today error messages keep coming up on the screen and they can't really watch TV because its happening so much... I've never had problem #1 with my 722 before now....
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    E* remote scheduling

    Well, I have a beta username and password & an Iphone.... but only 6.14 software... so I'm out for now... when is 6.16 going to arrive in NJ?!?!?!?!
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    E* remote scheduling

    OK... I have a question for those of you who are lucky enough to have the BETA working. I signed up for the Beta test, but when I try to log in - I put in my username and password - no problems there... NOW it asks for the receiever ID number. The caption says "Please enter the last 10 digits of...
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    Just got off chat with tech support on $5 fee...

    wait... what??? Dishcomm? It will find my other 625 receiver????
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    Just got off chat with tech support on $5 fee...

    OK... so - based on this statement: "Note that starting on February 1st on your first dual tuner receiver there is no additional $5 a month fee if the box is not hooked up to a phone line or broadband, however the fee remains on all other dual tuners in the house if they are not hooked to a...
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    Just got off chat with tech support on $5 fee...

    I need help from someone out there who is smarter than I... which shouldn't be too hard. Here is my situation: Receiver #1: VIP722 downstairs next to my computer and TV. Receiver #2: 625 upstairs in a bedroom. Problem: Receiver #1: VIP722 easily connected to broadband - its right...
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    NOG/N -NickG

    well, here I sit .... 2009 .... still have GAS and no Noggin 24/7... just as I expected.
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    NOG/N -NickG

    I hope the only GAS I have at 12:01AM is from my wife's crock pot meatballs!!!! VIVA NOGGIN 24/7!!!!