722k + ethernet = ?

[aquaman67]

What do I get if I hook up my 722k with an ethernet cable?

I searched and didn't see a good all inclusive answer.

Is this even worth the the trouble?

 

[--sexy-warlock--]

Dish doesn't steal a $5 from your wallet?

 

[Koilvr]

DOwnload VOD is good, and you can go online and add things to be recorded to ur 722k when ur away from home. You need to set it up through dishonline.

 

[Koilvr]

it is dish remote access, also I can change the channels through my iphone.

 

[EatMyVolts]

Pretty much you get three things:
Downloadable VOD - whoopee
Box no longer has to be connected to phone line to avoid $5 fee
The ability to remotely program recordings

To my mind, it's worth it for the remote access.

 

[aquaman67]

Thanks,

I hooked it up and went to dishonline. It's been 6 hours and no e-mail to activate account....

 

[Hall]

E-mail ? I think you initiate the setup through the receiver, as I recall.

Menu, 6, 1, 8, 3

 

[aquaman67]

E-mail ? I think you initiate the setup through the receiver, as I recall.

Menu, 6, 1, 8, 3

Ok,

I finally replaced my router (all the ethernet ports were dead) and did the 6,1,8,3 activation.

Is there anyway to confiirm it's activated? Like is there a menu screen that lists my receiver as "active" or something?

 

[Bob Haller]

as of feb1st you no longer save the 5 buck fee it should load a buch of mostly pay shows.

honestly most were charge and PQ wasnt impressive......

i see the begining of this was a old thread

 

[aquaman67]

I found it,

6,1,8,1 tells you that's it "connected online"

 

[Rangers484]

I have had my receivers hooked up wireless hoping the VOD feature would improve. The search feature is a mess and the price is too high. Every once in a while I go in and check it out.

Last thing i downloaded was Caprica.