Q&A: Network Magic question…?
Question by CobMan151: Network Magic question...?
I need to know if this is going to work before I start setting it up. I have an Apple Airport Extreme router that only has 3 ethernet ports on it but I need 4. I want to plug a Windows Vista machine in the 1st port, a SlingBox AV in the 2nd and piggyback a Linksys ethernet router (not wireless) in the 3rd. Off the Linksys I want to run a XP machine and a Windows 98SE machine. I am also using the Airport Extreme to run my MacBook wirelessly. I will be hooking up a network hard drive and a network printer to the Airport Extreme's USB port thru a USB hub. Will Netwok Magic with the Mac upgrade do the job? I'm sorry for the complicated question-I worded it as simply as I could. Here's a link to the Netwok Magic page. Thanx. http://www.networkmagic.com/purchase.php
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Answer by centslessinWI
I have a very simple home network, I run 3 computers in my network. But I had problems getting all the computers to share one internet connection and one printer. IP addresses and all that good stuff. The Windows XP network setup wizard was no help.
Someone told me about NetWork Magic, so I downloaded the free version. I loved how easy it made setting up my network so much, that I ended up purchasing the upgraded premium version. I have nothing but praise for NetWork Magic.
The only thing I can see you having a problem with is the "Airport Extreme" router. I don't think you can effectively "piggyback" one router into another.
If you ask me, you need to get a different router, one with enough ports to support all the components you want to connect together into one unit. They sell routers with up to 24 ports on them.
That might be the easiest solution to your networking problem.
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Stream xbox 360 to iPod through network? (not internet)?
Question by : Stream xbox 360 to iPod through network? (not internet)?
Im wanting to be able to show my xbox 360 on my ipod touch. I saw the slingbox but i want to try to avoid the 0 cost. I thought about plugging my xbox into my computer via a composite connection through a pci card but thn. Im not sure what to do after that. I know it sounds wieRd playing xbox on a 3x6 screen but if you were in my position you would understand. I have almost every means of internet, router config, computer, software, and network as all my equipment is centrally located. Also if possible i Would like o do the same thing with my att uverse iptv stb thanks in advance! 
Well im not wanting to stream it from the xbox directly. What im wanting to do is use my computer as a slingbox.
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Answer by Justin Reyes
Unfortunately it's not possible. The Xbox 360 won't let you stream anything to any device at all.
You can stream what you see on your PC to your iPod touch but that requires installing additional software which an Xbox 360 isn't capable of (well it's OS doesn't allow you to). So the only way maybe through the Slingbox which you plug in the cables to it and stream.
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Pros and cons DHCP vs Static IP for a home wireless and wired network.?
Question by John Dull est: Pros and cons DHCP vs Static IP for a home wireless and wired network.?
I have a Wireless Linksys router and use some wired desktops and wireless/wired notebooks plus plan on pluggin in a Slingbox.
Is it best to set my router to enable DHCP or to set it maually?
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Answer by Bobby_420
I keep DHCP enabled, but some of my computers I assign a static IP to. Why? Because I like to know the specific IP for my desktop and my wifes desktop. Sometime I need that to access it over the network and do not want it changing all the time. Other than that I do not know of any benefits of speed or anything. Just personal preference.
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Which router for wireless and wired network?
Question by mad dog in the fog: Which router for wireless and wired network?
My house is wired with CAT5 and most rooms have at least one network connection. I want to set up a router so that I can have wireless access to the network but also be able to use the wired network for things devices like Slingbox and Sonos. Can someone describe how I should set this up - i.e. can I just set up a single router to do this or do I need to use a wireless router and a separate switch? I'd also like to know which routers/switches you'd recommend in the 0 price range.
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Answer by failsafe395
Before buying any router, read Cnet reviews.
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I would like to share a cable TV connection over an existing wifi network…?
Question by nylentone: I would like to share a cable TV connection over an existing wifi network...?
I would also like the recieving end to be a TV, not a computer. I've looked at Slingbox of course, but is there any device that will convert the TCP/IP data back to an RF or Composite or similar signal? Or at least VGA output so I could plug into a flat panel TV?
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Answer by TV guy
There are called media extenders. Xbox360 is one and you can also use boxes from Netgear and Linksys.
You still need a PC with a TV tuner though.
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Does dish network charge for revceiver upgrades?
Question by disturbed_rock05: Does dish network charge for revceiver upgrades?
We have a receiver from at least 2000 or earlier, it's basic and crappy...do they offer free upgrades? I wanna get a DVR model so I get the Slingbox watch anywhere thing.
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Answer by TV guy
Call them up. You probably want an HD receiver, which will also trigger a dish replacement. It may be free with a new 2 year contract.
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how do i set up a wireless network in my house with two routers?
Question by geopav: how do i set up a wireless network in my house with two routers?
i got a slingbox for christmas which allows you to view your tivo programs over the internet (http://www.slingmedia.com). it's a cool thing, but the slingbox needs to sit near the tivo and has only an RJ45 jack to connect to the internet. my dsl modem and wireless router are a few rooms away (tivo's downstairs, router's upstairs) and I don't want to run a wire. there must be a way to go wi-fi from the wireless router upstairs to another wireless router downstairs to the slingbox. any tips on how to set something like that up?
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Answer by Bill_in_PEI
Well I don't have either of these toys 
but if I understand your setup correctly - all you need to do is attach a Wi-Fi to Ethernet Bridge to your slingbox. Probably ??
Addendum:
After sending the above answer I googled Slingbox Wi-Fi Ethernet Bridge and found a site you may find helpful - http://www.techlore.com/article/11504/
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Q&A: My slingbox network light is on (solid) but still won’t connect. Need help!?
Question by GAC: My slingbox network light is on (solid) but still won't connect. Need help!?
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Answer by edward
id like to connect my network lights to your slingbox
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Is there such a device that would allow me remote access to my home network?
Question by chrizzain: Is there such a device that would allow me remote access to my home network?
I am not looking for a software solution. I am looking for something that works similar to a slingbox. I want to connect to my network attached storage via the internet.
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Answer by Chuck
You will still need a software to do this. Try PC Anywhere.
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