I recently bought a SlingBox, is it easy to install?
Question by rio r: I recently bought a SlingBox, is it easy to install?
I bought the AV version. It seems easy to install but came to the third or fourth step. Do I need to plug into the phone jack?
Also, can install the software to other laptops I have so it can access my home tv?
Best answer:
Answer by Tie_Guy
As a fellow Slingbox owner, I can tell you its pretty simple to set up for the most part. The hardest part is configuring it for remote viewing, but even that can be pretty easy depending on the router you have.
You don't tie the Slingbox to your phone line. It will plug into whatever source you want to sling, and into your home network router.
SlingPlayer (the application that lets you connect to the Slingbox) can be installed on as many laptop or desktop PCs you want, totally free of charge. If you want to Sling to a Windows based or Palm OS Mobile phone, the software is relatively inexpensive.
There's a great web community just for Slingbox owners. I've gotten lots of help there in the past, and the folks there are really good about answering questions. They even have a lot of help info that will help you get your Slingbox running. The site is http://www.slingcommunity.com
Sometimes they run contests to give out free copies of the mobile software, shirts, and other Sling gear. I've haven't won anything yet, but I'm always keeping my fingers crossed.
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