is it possible to have sat tv without ethernet (internet connection)

[pspmixer]

my friend wants to get either a openbox or vu duo depending on wether they want to be able to record
but the question i like to ask is
can either of these boxs work without a ethernet cable in them (internet connection) and still received 28.2e (all sly channels)
i will be able to sort a c line for this box if its possible
another way was can these boxs use a 3G dongle if they need internet connection or is 3g too weak

hope you can clearer up these questions

[nibblitz]

Without a network connection the box wont be able to connect to a card share server (the cline is basically your account logon details to the server) so without this connection the box will not be able to unscramble subscription channels, it will only be possible to watch Free to Air channels.. You could use a 3G dongle, but that would have to be in a 3G router, the sat box would then plug into the 3G router with an ethernet cable.

[pspmixer]

if my friend already had a 3G dongle could not just put that in usb port on back of box

[ITS A SCAM !]

You can get channels that work on keys. PLTV @ 10east is a good example of that.

[pspmixer]

work on keys thought that was cable boxs

[nibblitz]

if my friend already had a 3G dongle could not just put that in usb port on back of box

Nope, because the box wouldnt know what the dongle is as it requires software (drivers) to use it, and with Openbox receivers you cant install drivers for different usb devices...

Openbox s9, s10, s11, s12 are only capable of using storage devices via USB... Skybox F3 and M3 are also capable of using a specific type of Wifi dongle in the usb port, because the software to use it is programmed into the box..

You can do a lot more with open source linux boxes, but Ive no idea if people have gotten 3g dongles working on them...

[Shady]

you can also use a tenda or vonets wireless bridge or similar.. it still requires an ethernet cable to connect to box, but then network is wireless. why cant he just plug it into router?

[mdt]

there is still quite a good selection of channels open via emulator/softcam/b.i.s.s. using a linux stb.. using c**am/mgcamd/scam and oscam y mod with a 1m motorised dish you will have a good selection of footy,xxx,movies ect. regards mdt

[ITS A SCAM !]

work on keys thought that was cable boxs

No matey ... you can manually add keys that will open certain channels .. they can last for several weeks before they are changed ;)

[pspmixer]

you can also use a tenda or vonets wireless bridge or similar.. it still requires an ethernet cable to connect to box, but then network is wireless. why cant he just plug it into router?
they dont have the internet :o i know how do they live haha
so ive put it forward to them to get the internet from sky or virgin

No matey ... you can manually add keys that will open certain channels .. they can last for several weeks before they are changed ;)
thats would be a pain and mean id have to round each week to sort box out as they aint very good with technology

[digicon]

they dont have the internet :o i know how do they live haha
so ive put it forward to them to get the internet from sky or virgin

thats would be a pain and mean id have to round each week to sort box out as they aint very good with technology


Its a good job we are not back in the late 80's early 90's as that is exactly how it was all done back then LOL

[ITS A SCAM !]

Its a good job we are not back in the late 80's early 90's as that is exactly how it was all done back then LOL

Look at it this way dude ... you are screwed then ! lol

[digicon]

Look at it this way dude ... you are screwed then ! lol



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This guy is asking for the impossible, or he dont want to add new keys manually. not digging at you mate ;)

[digicon]

This guy is asking for the impossible, or he dont want to add new keys manually. not digging at you mate ;)

No worry's just reiterating what mdt was saying back in the day it was all season interfaces, programmers and MOSC's where the order of the day and using a bit of the Grey Matter, sadly missing now with the advent of CS and most just want it spoon fed.

regards

[cactikid]

sub to sky then as they dont need a lan connection.

[bees2000]

I have ran a box off a 3G dongle,
You need a "travel router" then you connect
the router to the box via an ethernet cable.

Tried 2 dongles, T mobile and a 3

3 was better but picture was glitchy
so wouldn't recommend this route.

Think it needed a bit more speed.

Now that 4G is out it may be worth another shot.