Can this product be used without a sling box? I need to extend my home network without running Ethernet cables.
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Sling boxes are designed to work with Dish Network receivers (verified by manufacturer) and will not work for internet connection. I tried it, it will not work for internet connection through home electrical wiring with or without another Sling box. Some other devices may work but not for anything other than some Dish television features.
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Hi, I just have 3 of these adapters, no slingbox, and they work well as long as you watch polarity. Saves lots of cable! :)
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I connected one SlingLink Turbo W1 by Ethernet cable to the wireless router and plugged the SlingLink Turbo W1 into the electrical outlet. Then, I went to the other room approximate 48 feet away where the other computer is located and plugged another SlingLink Turbo W1 in the electrical outlet and connected it to the computer with an Ethernet cable. It worked perfect with no problems.
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Yes, this is a universal slinglink adapter. I used it for connecting my Dish Hopper to the internet (for on demand content and interactive features on the hopper) because the wifi antenna Dish supplied could not pick up my wifi signal. To make sure it was working, I connected one adapter to the router and the other to my laptop in another room. I used speedtest.net to test my internet connection and it was the same as if I was connected directly to my router without the adapter. You will need a minimum of 2 adapters. One to connect to the router and the other to the device you want to connect to the internet.
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Yes. But again you need a minimum of two. One hooked up to your router and another wherever you want to use it. Also make sure you don't plug the product to a power surge protector.
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Yes, this is a universal slinglink adapter. I used it for connecting my Dish Hopper to the internet (for on demand content and interactive features on the hopper) because the wifi antenna Dish supplied could not pick up my wifi signal. To make sure it was working, I connected one adapter to the router and the other to my laptop in another room. I used speedtest.net to test my internet connection and it was the same as if I was connected directly to my router without the adapter. You will need a minimum of 2 adapters. One to connect to the router and the other to the device you want to connect to the internet. Yes, this is a universal slinglink adapter. I used it for connecting my Dish Hopper to the internet (for on demand content and interactive features on the hopper) because the wifi antenna Dish supplied could not pick up my wifi signal. To make sure it was working, I connected one adapter to the router and the other to my laptop in another room. I used speedtest.net to test my internet connection and it was the same as if I was connected directly to my router without the adapter. You will need a minimum of 2 adapters. One to connect to the router and the other to the device you want to... » Read More Yes, this is a universal slinglink adapter. I used it for connecting my Dish Hopper to the internet (for on demand content and interactive features on the hopper) because the wifi antenna Dish supplied could not pick up my wifi signal. To make sure it was working, I connected one adapter to the router and the other to my laptop in another room. I used speedtest.net to test my internet connection and it was the same as if I was connected directly to my router without the adapter. You will need a minimum of 2 adapters. One to connect to the router and the other to the device you want to connect to the internet. « Show Less
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Slingbox won't work, or at least not very well, on a dial-up connection. This applies for both the sending and the receiving end of things.
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Sorry, Judith. I don't have a sling adapter, so I'm not able to answer yes or no to your question.
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It must be connected to the router via cable, but if you dont have or dont want to extend ethernet cables you can install a wifi extender near your receiver and connect the receiver to the extender by ethernet, i did that
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The just use the media (though Cat5 is sufficient). They are not using Ethernet framing and routers and switches won't work.
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I had the same question, and so far from exeriments the answer seems to be no. Specifically if you set it up as a wireless client, it will act as a hub rebroadcasting wireless (on a new SSID) to other wireless clients, but it doesn't allow access from a 'wired client' connected to the ethernet socket.. (Which is a shame). Wonder if this might be fixable with a firmware upgrade? Would make the box even more useful...
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bec. the slingbox is not wifi capable. you have to connect the RCA/Component cables from the cable box.
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No, it only provides what the cable company provides on active cable channels, the design is old and does not compare to the slingbox that I now use.
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Yes...it's the only way to get High Def to the Sling boxes without HDCP protocol issues like you get using HDMI
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no, you would have to have a media extender attached to the network to be able to stream media from box to TV.
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no. actually you don't even need to have a tv...just have a dedicated cable line and cable box for the sling box...it will work perfectly
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The only way I know to do that would be to port your connection from a phone or tablet(with the slingbox software/app) on it, to the TV by a hardwire connection. I have done this before.
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It should work NB. What it does is provide an internet connection through the wiring of your house. I connected mine to a dlink router in my office so I now have 3 computers all getting internet from the sling adapter. I dont know if the 622 has a network jack that will accept cat 5 cable in the back but if it does it should work. Get a hopper soon! They are awesome! Pat
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I'm thinking this won't work since the remote you use for a Slingbox is virtual (you click on it with your mouse). Since your TV isn't hooked up to a computer anymore, you won't be able to control the channels, much less get the connection to Slingbox even started.
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Or, if you split the cable wire, you can plug in and use the slingbox's internal tuner independent of the tv. Of course, this will only work for analog cable or Local over the air broadcast stations.
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Mr. Stenberg ~ I'm not equipped to explain techie things, but that's why I've got my (2) Trendnet boxes. The first one was strictly to use my Roku (purchased a few yrs. ago) then I noticed I was getting interruptions a lot, so bought the new, TRW-736 to boost it. Found out later, I can get all I need from my main modem . however, I'm not removing ANYthing!! I've got the 3 on my table, behind my monitor, and that's where they'll stay! I'd hate to upset the apple cart. I wish i could help you more, but I believe going online to one of the help sites might be your better bet in getting assistance. I apologize for being so naive in this area. JMA
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Yes it works without cable TV, but don't work if you have satellite connected on the coax, also you will need the kit ( adapter on both ends)