Wireless LAN Solution For VIP 622

[Peter Parker]

i tried searching for an answer in the existing threads but i got a sea of threads and posts dealing with similar topics that don't quite answer the question. So i thought I would ask directly.

Does anyone have suggestions for a good way to connect a VIP 622 to a Wireless LAN?

 

[ummad72]

try something like this ... Wireless Pocket Access Point - Router - Wireless Client .. it also comes with a variety with 4 LAN ports if u need to hook up more than one thing.

 

[dslate69]

I don't know if that first link will help you or not but a Wireless Bridge is all you need. I would match brands though, if you have linksys go with the linksys brand Wireless Bridge.
Here's one by belkin...

Buy.com - Belkin F5D7330 Wireless G Ethernet Bridge & Game Adapter - F5D7330

 

[RandallA]

Shouldn't a USB wireless adapter work? Yes, you will lose the USB port in the back but you will still have the one in the front for External Storage.

Newegg.com - LINKSYS WUSB54G IEEE 802.11b/g USB 1.1/2.0 Wireless-G Adapter up to 54Mbps Data Rates WEP Encryption, WPA Security, CCX 2.0 - Retail

Newegg.com - D-Link DWL-G120 IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b USB 2.0 Faster Wireless Adapter up to 54Mbps Data Rates 64/128-Bit WEP, 802.1x, WPA - Retail

 

[lakebum431]

Shouldn't a USB wireless adapter work? Yes, you will lose the USB port in the back but you will still have the one in the front for External Storage.

Newegg.com - LINKSYS WUSB54G IEEE 802.11b/g USB 1.1/2.0 Wireless-G Adapter up to 54Mbps Data Rates WEP Encryption, WPA Security, CCX 2.0 - Retail

Newegg.com - D-Link DWL-G120 IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b USB 2.0 Faster Wireless Adapter up to 54Mbps Data Rates 64/128-Bit WEP, 802.1x, WPA - Retail

I don't know RandallA. Someone will have to try it, but I wouldn't be surprised if they only supported an internet connection via the ethernet port. That may or may not be written into the software.

 

[RandallA]

I don't know RandallA. Someone will have to try it, but I wouldn't be surprised if they only supported an internet connection via the ethernet port. That may or may not be written into the software.

You're right. The USB adapters work because of the drivers interface with the Operating System. I don't think E* would add support for Wireless USB in their receivers.

 

[comcast]

You should try DD-WRT for your linksys wrt54g.

by using 2 linksys wrt54gs, you can have wireless bridge mode enabled. Make sure to flash it's eeprom with DD-WRT firmware, so this might void your original warranty. Have fun.

 

[d777jj]

I got this SMC for $30
Hooked up the 622 took all of 5 Minutes
I Hope the link works


Buy.com - SMC EZ Connect G 2.4GHZ.54MBPS Wireless Ethernet Bridge - SMC2870W

 

[stevet96]

I plan on using a Linksys WGA54G gaming adapter that I bought a while back. I am scheduled to have Dish installed on Aug 18th and will report back on how that worked.

FYI, I have 2 unopened Linksys WGA54G gaming adapters I'd be willing to sell, send PM for more info.

 

[cmcnabb]

You're right. The USB adapters work because of the drivers interface with Windows. I don't think E* would add support for Wireless USB in their receivers.

The 622 runs linux (see DISH Network -- DVR Receivers) as it's operating system, so wireless usb adapters would be *very* easy to add in.

 

[lakebum431]

Easy or not, I bet they won't enable them. But what do I know.

 

[cmcnabb]

You are probably right about that.

 

[RandallA]

The 622 runs linux (see DISH Network -- DVR Receivers) as it's operating system, so wireless usb adapters would be *very* easy to add in.

I know it runs linux. The question is will a wireless usb adapter work.

Let me correct my previous post so I don't confuse people.

 

[dslate69]

A USB wireless NIC will NOT work.
If ever it will be a DISH branded with a fool proof on screen setup for security settings that even a CSR could help with.
There is NO way that DISH would code in driver support for every usb wireless NIC that a sub could plug in to their receiver. Sorry.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Ok, I am confused. Do I need a Wireless Game Adapter or a Wireless Bridge; or are they the same thing?

Linksys lists a bridge for $82 and a game adapter for the same price. Not sure what one to buy.

 

[dslate69]

Ok, I am confused. Do I need a Wireless Game Adapter or a Wireless Bridge; or are they the same thing?

Linksys lists a bridge for $82 and a game adapter for the same price. Not sure what one to buy.

They are essentially the same thing. The game adapter can be configured thru the xbox menu. The bridge is exactly what you want as you can hook up a ethernet printer for example to a wireless network.
And to be clear you can probably configure the game adapter thru the pc too.

 

[Peter Parker]

they are not the same thing. i would guess that any "bridge" that can receive the wireless signal and has an ethernet port would work. I am less certain about gaming adapters. I have heard anecdotally that people have problems using anything other than the listed devices.

So i guess it comes down to whether people will be kind to share their experience in this regard. i ahve been told that other threads have this inof but it was difficult to find them.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

They are essentially the same thing. The game adapter can be configured thru the xbox menu. The bridge is exactly what you want as you can hook up a ethernet printer for example to a wireless network.
And to be clear you can probably configure the game adapter thru the pc too.

That's what I thought, but wanted confirmation. Thanks.

with linksys you can usually configure through a web-based admin; I am guessing its the same with their bridge/adapters.

 

[Peter Parker]

The topic has come up in another thread discussing the ethernet port. Some report that Buffalo, Linksuys and Netgear devices can work.



http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-hd-discussions/103624-ethernet-port-active-622-a.html


the mods may want to consider merging the threads they are getting similar. not my call though.

 

[dslate69]

My memory has been jarred.
I used to have a dlink wireless gaming adapter for the xbox that worked fine for a pc for a stretch. I may have configured it thru the xbox and then later hooked the pc to it, but it worked fine. Like I said before they are essentially the same thing (they take a wireless connection and turn it into a wired connection).
I would definitely go with a wireless bridge for the universal applications. You can use a wireless bridge to hook up a xbox\ps3 to a wireless network too.

The only reason to go with a gaming adapter is if you already have one or you could pick one up from a friend for 10 bucks.