Openbox V8s, how do you set up Wifi?
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lightwight
Newbie
Hi it might help you get a connection if you first set your internet connection without any security, then try watching some British internet content.
the reaper
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lightwight
Newbie
If All Bellababy needs to do is set up wifi to the V8s with the security switched off there is no chance of getting the password or security wrong IPv4 - IPv6 etc. The V8s I played with was very touchy authorising the connection.
The web tv on the V8s loads quite fast & gives yo a idea of the internet speed, Clearing a scrambled channel for the first time depends a lot on the server working / having a valid line.
Thought I would share these few tips as I cant remember seeing them in the tuts.
The web tv on the V8s loads quite fast & gives yo a idea of the internet speed, Clearing a scrambled channel for the first time depends a lot on the server working / having a valid line.
Thought I would share these few tips as I cant remember seeing them in the tuts.
I dont no about all that watching British content (new to me) i no people who tried wifi tho mate and its abit hit and miss sometimes can you not use homeplugs i have my house wired uo with them mate and dont have issues £29.99 tp/link starter set argos maybe cheaper online am just impatient.
lightwight
Newbie
With wifi you don't need a home internet connection, tethering a mobile phone / setting up a hotspot with a 4G connection is like having broadband.
hg2
Newbie
I believe the point that was being made here is that WiFi is Touch and Go meaning its not very reliable specially if the box is located far from the router or access point thus Homeplugs was suggested. Homeplug is a good option but my favourite is the good old cable connected directly from the router ( if possible).
lightwight
Newbie
Could not agree more, all my router outputs are being used, Just trying to get across that if Bellababy is trying to set up wifi it can be done with a mobile phone hotspot, very handy if there is no home broadband or the router is far away from the receiver.
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the reaper
VIP Member
All very good ideas but all that is needed is a wifi dongle plugged into rear of box---go to network settings and locate the simple to use wifi set up/manager.which is self explanatory. Insert your login/password and away you go---if not satisfied with the reception then add a homeplug.
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hg2
Newbie
Almost exactly what I suggested from the very beginning.
May I suggest that anyone wishing to help please be to the point/accurate, clear and in simple English. many of us here are not IT/Network expert and do not understand Jargon. And please do search the forum before asking question as many of the questions have already been answered many times.
Apologies if I stepped over my remit.
thomaskieron
Member
This may be a little more expensive, but would certainly create a better connection than wifi.
Connect your router to a switch, and then connect switch to homeplugs.
Hard wired V8S and more ethernet ports for other equipment you may want to connect up.
Kieron
Connect your router to a switch, and then connect switch to homeplugs.
Hard wired V8S and more ethernet ports for other equipment you may want to connect up.
Kieron
SteveJustice
Newbie
Do only certain or specific wifi dongles work with these boxes? I have a Netgear N150 but the Openbox said it could not detect that there was a dongle inserted. I tried two different one's with the same result.
the reaper
VIP Member
I've got some official wifi dongles in stock direct from factory---just pm if interested.
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