Dish 211 Broadband Connection

[markcosenza]

I recently purchased a 211 for my basement TV. I connected the Broadband connection thinking it would have some kind of online programming capability like I do on my 622 and 722 but didn't see it. Before I disconnect this, is there any advantage or ... well, what exactly is this connection used for on the 211?

 

[garys]

No, online services are only available to HD receivers with built in hard drives.

 

[empiretc]

not even with an EHD? huh

 

[markcosenza]

So there is no real reason for them to have the ethernet port and Broadband connection?

 

[TheKrell]

About the only thing it's useful for is sending status info to Dish more quickly than dialup, including PPV purchases. If you have multiple receivers, a broadband connection will keep the Audit Nazis away.

What would be great is either MRV from a Dish DVR or DishOnline streaming. Or how about something really awesome: DLNA viewing of your NAS video content?

 

[empiretc]

What would be great is either MRV from a Dish DVR or DishOnline streaming. Or how about something really awesome: DLNA viewing of your NAS video content?

YES. The only two things I miss about my Tivo + ota/cable combination. Streaming from pc and netflix at the push of a button. Having access on one remote and not needing to change the tv input is really nice.