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mhowie

Last reply Jun 28, 2011 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Which Slingbox?

While debating whether to pull the trigger on the Sling Adapter I am trending toward simply going with a Slingbox of some sort. My primary use would be to watch Dish content on a computer monitor- desktop and laptop, so I am curious to get input from those Slingbox/Dish owners-- which one should I get to work in conjunction with one of my HD VIP Dish receivers (722 and 612)?

Slingbox Pro HD
Slingbox Pro
Slingbox Solo
An older Slingbox model?
Does it really matter which one?

Thanks for the thoughts.

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jimdandyvi

Jun 28, 2011

I have watched my SlingBox in Panama, Greece and Sweden.

The biggest problem I have had is trying to watch from a hotel or internet cafe where you are sharing the connection with many other individuals. If you can't maintain a steady 500 Kbps download then it is almost not worth the effort. If you have to connect using a wireless connection it can get really bad. A cheap router/ access point just isn't robust enough to handle 15+ WiFI connections simultaneously and unless you set up the router to prioritize Sling packets you will get some freezes.

TG2

Jun 28, 2011

jimdandyvi said:
I have watched my SlingBox in Panama, Greece and Sweden.

I forgot to include this person was using a sling adapter.. so it could have been something dish did.. or again some form of more direct IP blocking or could have even been the ISP he was going through ... the keypoint was the user could VPN to his house, and then do sling connection just fine but traces & pings would never come back from one hop outside one of the sling server he was getting upon login direct.

Jim5506

Jun 28, 2011

Even the SlingBox AV does a good job with SD.

The limiting factor is your uplink speed on your local ISP.

Unless you pay extra, the basic DSL/Cable internet is typically 500kbps or maybe 750kbps upload.

If you want HD you need 3,000kbps.

budda

Jun 28, 2011

I would make sure the receiver is a DVR and a dual tuner also in your brothers house one of the least used. avoids conflicts and gives you full functions. Also your brother and your self always use the best internet connection possible this gives you best picture and so on. I have a HD solo and an adapter solo is by far the best pic quality> Have a friend in Germany Air- Force. Watches football. NFL. I will record for him he can watch the games when his schedule permits. Or stay up to see it live. He uses a large monitor or hooks up a VGA cable to his big screen, those options are up to you. Have fun.

R0ss

Jun 28, 2011

flyguyj said:
Hey dudes! If anyone is still paying attention to this thread, I'm in the same pickle! I just found out I'm going to be stationed in Italy for the next 3 years, starting in October. We're excited about it, but don't like the idea of missing out on football (note I didn't say futbol)!!!

I currently have a 612 and a 211k, and my contract is up in January. I don't have a reason NOT to re-up my contract, and I'm trying to decide basically the same thing, just under a huge time-crunch without the luxury of spare time to research for hours and hours.

So I'm basically asking those of you who are more educated on all this than I am, what do I do:

1. Keep the 612 and get a SlingBox Pro HD
2. Upgrade to a 722 and get a Sling Adapter
3. Upgrade to a 722 and get a SlignBox Pro HD
4. Upgrade to a 922 and just use the built-in SlingLoaded feature

I've been trying to do my own homework, but there are SO many mixed emotions and die-hard supporters of each of the above camps! Please help a brother out! Also, if you know if Italy's internet is worth a crap, that would be good to know too! Haven't found a bunch of good info about Italian internet quality (at least in English) ...

Have u checked the web site for the base u will be on for info on internet availability both on and off base. One of the reasons there are so many internet cafes in Europe is the cost to the individual to have a connection in their home. You may find that it is is very expensive.
Im sure u aren't the first to do this but I would check on the legalities of streaming us tv outside the us just so u know.
As always your best info would come from someone that is there or just returned.

Good luck

Ross

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flyguyj

Jun 28, 2011

Budda - That's exactly what I'm doing ... trying to get some Purdue football from Aviano Air Base in Italy!

R0ss - The base website is pretty bad. Not much info for newcomers. I've been trying to research internet availability online, but (surprisingly) the only promising leads are in Italian! =) I used Google's translate feature, and it sounds like I should have some pretty decent internet available in the area. I've also thought about the legalities. Haven't looked into them, but I know a lot of my buds stationed in Korea are using a Sling setup of some sort.

Guys, I'm truly greatful for all the genuine help and replies I've gotten!! My wife and I are pretty pumped that we just might be able to keep up with some Purdue (and I guess her Aggies, too) ball!

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mheisen

Last reply Today at 3:43 AM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Hopper 3 with Hopper plus internet connection problems

Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

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Almighty1

Yesterday at 2:50 PM

mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?

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mheisen

Yesterday at 6:11 PM

Almighty1 said:
I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?

I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.

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Almighty1

Yesterday at 6:33 PM

mheisen said:
I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.

Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.

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slow_poke_pete

Today at 3:38 AM

Almighty1 said:
Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.

Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713

slow_poke_pete

Today at 3:43 AM

mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

Buy a roku and dump the hopper plus you'll be better off. If you have a smart tv you don't need either one. No hopper plus here and no issues!!!

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