User guide

Slingbox User Guide 3
Welcome
Package Contents
Make sure you have received the following items with your Slingbox. See “About the included cables” on page 8.
• Slingbox
• 2 Audio/Video cables
• Ethernet cable
• Coaxial cable
• Quick Setup Guide
• CD-ROM containing Slingbox software for Windows XP computers
• S-Video cable
• IR Control cable
System Requirements Network Requirements
• Windows XP Home/Pro/MCE
• Pentium IV 1GHz
• 256MB RAM
• 100MB Free Hard Disk Space
• Graphics Card (24-bit color)
• Sound Card (16-bit)
• CD-ROM Drive
• Ethernet Network Connectivity (wired, 802.11 a/b/g, or Powerline)
• A router, or a combined cable modem/router.
• DHCP must be enabled on your router so the Slingbox is recognized
during the software installation.
• A high-speed Internet connection if you plan to view your Slingbox
remotely.
Tip: Slow Internet upstream rates can affect the streaming quality when using the Slingbox remotely.
Check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you would like to upgrade to a speedier service. It is
recommend that you have a minimum upstream bandwidth of 256 Kbps. Higher upstream means better
viewing quality.