New 622 Feature Coming

[DishInSD]

Is anybody's unit using the new feature? Mine still isn't asking for an IP address.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

So far the software has been only released for a few hundred. Not many people have it at all.

I was just told a few moments ago it should be going out to another small group soon, so hopefully you will get it soon. (I have not gotten it yet eaither)

 

[abricko]

This is a regular software update (ie version l4.0x) not just some quickie patch we're waiting for, and I'd assume a new menu item in the system setup maybe in the phone system menu even?

 

[lakebum431]

So I guess it is going to be L441 that will go out to everyone? I'm just guessing based on the fact that PSmith posted that 440 was replaced with 441 yesterday.

 

[jmalyn]

It looks like the Dish rweb site indicates that L4.41 will be partially spooled on the 10th. I likely won't see it until next week since I have newer serial numbers (I didn't get any of the 4.06/4.09 stuff), but hopefully someone with a low serial number will be able to tell us what looks different tomorrow.

 

[Hall]

They don't spool in any order. Someone who got their receiver today could get the update on the 10th.

 

[wase4711]

well, I got my system about 2.5 weeks ago; I'll post when I get the update..

 

[sobonefnet]

just rebooted. No IP activity at all

 

[thefunks67]

This is going to be a great feature since in a few months I will be moving 2 miles beyond the nearest POTS phone line and will only have ethernet/wireless internet.

Anyways. For wireless ethernet I have been testing buffalo ethernet converter and Access Point and they seem to work really well. Very easy to setup and way better than the SMC wireless converter I tried. The buffalow also does WPA/WPA2/AES security which is hard to find...

Got part numbers?

-Funk

 

[CubsWin]

Got part numbers?

-Funk

Newegg.com - BUFFALO WLI-TX4-G54HP IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Ethernet Port Wireless-G MIMO Performance Ethernet Converter up to 125Mbps Data Rates WPA-PSK(AES, TKIP), 128/64-bit WEP - Retail

I just received this today and am extremely happy with it so far. It took about 15 minutes to configure, then I plugged it into my 622 and PS2 in the other room and it worked without any trouble. The PS2 passes the connection test and I have a green light on my 622, which I'm assuming is all I'm supposed to get at this point. Thanks a lot to the original poster who recommended this!

 

[riffjim4069]

IP Callback and DishCOMM are two features that make good business sense...they would save E* million$ in toll-free calls. I would love to see these features enabled (and actually working) with the latest software release.

 

[KAB]

Another Article

From Afterdawn.com

Dish Networks enables ethernet and USB

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Notice the soure for their article...

ME.

Source: Multichannel News

 

[SpenceJT]

Notice the soure for their article...

ME.

Source: Multichannel News

Don't hurt yourself boss!

 

[riffjim4069]

Notice the soure for their article...

ME.

Source: Multichannel News

Apparently, the caricature on Multichannel news distorts your image by displaying your head three sizes too small...

 

[John Kotches]

just rebooted. No IP activity at all

If your software wasn't updated you won't get any activity. Did you check your software level before you rebooted?

Cheers,

 

[MikeD-C05]

I have a question. I have the L4.41 software and I have an ethernet cable hooked up to my SBC/ATT gateway and my 622 . I get no ip action at all when I reset it. I have the computer on and it is hooked up to the internet. What am I doing wrong?

 

[gdarwin]

Menu 6, 1, 9, 1. See if the 622 got an IP address. You need DHCP enabled on your router.

 

[MikeD-C05]

What is the DHCP and how do you enable it?

 

[Peter Parker]

It is probably enabled through firmware. What router do you have.