Openbox Ethernet

[GenBap]

Sorry if this has been well discussed, I did a search and did not see anything obvious. But what does the Ethernet settings on the Openbox S9 do? It does not seem to be for updates or guide or anything I can tell. Information on this fuction would be appreciated.

 

[brentb636]

Some of the more recent software versions allow you to load the Openbox via the network port, rather than using USB. In Europe, they use it for internet key-sharing. There are many versions of the software, and only a few are network enabled.

 

[yankee495]

Just found out yesterday you can add Wifi to it too, with a Wifi dongle.

 

[GenBap]

Can you explain more yankee. What would be the purpose and the uses.

 

[GenBap]

Brent, are you saying it serves no purpose for the non-IKS USA market?

 

[SatelliteAV]

Originally, the LAN port was only used for card sharing and IKS for theft of service on the Openbox. Recently a few versions of firmware enabled firmware and channel list updating via the port.

The ALI 3601 / 3602 / 3606 chipsets do not provide the ability to provide file access or network access to recordings via the LAN port.

 

[yankee495]

Go to ebay and search for openbox s9 wifi and you'll see the setup. You can update channels and FW through LAN (Wifi). Not a must but might be handy.

I also think even the the newer American FW's may start having the networking enabled. I hope so...if it'll do it, I want it in there.