ViP211: L3.46 adds Broadband and DishComm

[mdonnelly]

I just noticed a setup selection for Broadband and DishComm on the ViP211 install menu. L3.46 downloaded yesterday, and I don't think those features were available before that.

Sometime this weekend I'll try running a cable to the receiver and see how it reacts. DishComm looked around for compatible devices, but didn't find any in my house.

 

[shultz]

I got the L3.46 on 2 of my VIP211's. You need to add the device in the setup for it to find anything. On one receiver, i added the "R" number of the second receiver that has DishComm and it found it. When the other 2 receivers get the update, i'll add them.
Hope this helps

 

[richiephx]

What about non-VIP SD receivers? Do I have to manually add the VIP receiver numbers for each receiver for this function to work or does it autoseek and find? If you have to manually add it, what purpose does it serve?

 

[vegassatellite]

non-ViP receivers don't have this functionality.

 

[drdroo]

Does this mean that the VIP211 can Dishcomm the broadband connection off of my VIP722?

I don't have ethernet on my VIP211's, but I'd set up Dishcomm if this works.

 

[vegassatellite]

Go for it drdroo.

 

[DishDave]

My vip 211 shows software ver L435

 

[Pinchhitter]

I have software L435 also. Can I force a software update by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in?

 

[mdonnelly]

You can't force a firmware download until it's in "Full" release. L3.46 is still in "Partial" release, so it's only going to a subset of the 211 receivers.

 

[vegassatellite]

This sucks because I just did an install for a guy who was getting a 722/211 setup. The 211 was to be installed upstairs and it was adjacent to a phone jack. When it downloaded, it only took the 435, not the 436. So, we couldn't DishComm his 722. We had to put in another solution at his cost. Bummer.

 

[mdonnelly]

This sucks because I just did an install for a guy who was getting a 722/211 setup. The 211 was to be installed upstairs and it was adjacent to a phone jack. When it downloaded, it only took the 435, not the 436. So, we couldn't DishComm his 722. We had to put in another solution at his cost. Bummer.

That does suck. It's supposed to go "Full Phase" tomorrow (2/27/2008).

Tech Updates

2/26/2007: 1000 Software Version L4.36 for ViP 211/DISH 411

Effective Wednesday, February 27th, Engineering plans to spool the FULL PHASE of software version L4.36 for the ViP 211/DISH 411 receiver. This is primarily a non-forced maintenance release available at ALL satellite locations.

At this time L4.36 will be the valid software version for the ViP 211/DISH 411.

 

[vegassatellite]

I will let him know.

 

[TV Junkie 12]

If I only have one 211 and no other receivers is there any advantage to making a LAN connection? I connected my 211 and found the IP address on the installation page but there is no difference when looking up my statement on channel 100-it still had to dial in. I was under the impression that IP connectivity was supposed to eliminate the need for a phone line.

 

[vegassatellite]

If I only have one 211 and no other receivers is there any advantage to making a LAN connection? I connected my 211 and found the IP address on the installation page but there is no difference when looking up my statement on channel 100-it still had to dial in. I was under the impression that IP connectivity was supposed to eliminate the need for a phone line.

DISH might not have your statement available online for your receiver to view. A phone connection would be more secure than to transmit that information over a public venue like the internet. I would be interested in knowing if someone with a 722 can view their statement from their receiver with solely an ethernet connection and with no phone line attached.

 

[TV Junkie 12]

DISH might not have your statement available online for your receiver to view. A phone connection would be more secure than to transmit that information over a public venue like the internet. I would be interested in knowing if someone with a 722 can view their statement from their receiver with solely an ethernet connection and with no phone line attached.

That's a good point concerning security. I'm just curious if there are any other benefits from this new connectivity.

 

[vegassatellite]

That's a good point concerning security. I'm just curious if there are any other benefits from this new connectivity.

Probably just another means of ordering PPV either through the homeplug connection or ethernet connection, or dishcomm connection to another vip receiver.

 

[NoBoB]

I would be interested in knowing if someone with a 722 can view their statement from their receiver with solely an ethernet connection and with no phone line attached.

My Ethernet-only 722 complains about the lack of a phone line when I attempt the on-screen statement display.

 

[rcdallas]

Last I checked broadband connection did not work with any of the ch 100 features, just ordering ppv, dishonline, and connectivity fee.

 

[drdroo]

Last I checked broadband connection did not work with any of the ch 100 features, just ordering ppv, dishonline, and connectivity fee.

Correct.. I hope they fix that in the future.

 

[llzel]

my 211 has s/w L347 now.