noob where to start

[ron007]

OK i just got an s10 did the firmware upgrade to check whether its a clone or not.Happy to say its original,i then reflashed back to the old firmware as my Skycard wouldnt work with the new firmware.(ANy ideas).
Please bear in mind i am a complete noob to satellite . Now computers i am ok with and can handle networks quite easily so if i ever go the card sharing route i think i will be ok.
Now first things first what sattelite's do i connect to for Sky i am currently a sky subscriber and wish to use my card in the openbox.i know the sky box is more user friendly but i am looking to set a box in the bedroom and just take the card to bed at night to place in box.
And also is there a user friendly interface i can download and install?
Sorry for the questions but i am a complete noob and looking to get a head start before i delve in head first
Thanks in advance

[bob114]

on remote: Menu--> Tools--> CA Slot Settings--> Edit Smartcard Config

? Videoguard2 with Boxid
enter boxkey and card should clear

to get boxkey

Digital Kaos > Satellite > Sat Dreambox ? Sly White Card Box Key Converter v1.2

posts 16 or 17 don't use online generators

hope this may help

[ron007]

Bob it all helps mate.
Thanks alot will check that out now

[custard]

i've had the same issue with newer firmware. had to revert back to older firmware for it to work. i haven't test the 15/8/11 firmware yet but the ones released immediately prior to it dont work.

check this thread which contains attachments to the firmwares that do work for me.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f184/please-help-me-get-my-sly-card-recognised-221490/

[ron007]

Well all going well.I just reverted back to firmware that was installed i am happy with that for now till i get to grips with the thing.Its all these channels all over the place thats the real problem .
On a side note i set up card sharing to see if i could and i was suprised at how easy it is.Its not an option i'm bothered about i just wanted to see if i could.
Now if someone can point me in the right direction to describe what satellite shows what channels that would be a great help.I was hoping to maybe get some foreign football channels that i can buy a card for .Is that possible using a normal sky dish?or will i have to get a bigger dish pointing somewhere else.Maybe a motorised one(Are they hard to set up).Again thanks for help guys its much appreciated

[ron007]

well after a night of playing around i think i am gonna need a bigger dish .