s/box f5s problems

[stevenbolton]

I got a s/box f5s for my cousin which was working but after it being inactive for 3 months now wont (scrambled)i know line is active as works in mine a s/v combo is it possible something needs updating in f5s ,any help would be most appreciated

[DJ4G]

Sounds like the channel list needs updating if its been inactive for that long...

[stevenbolton]

it seems the ethernet cabie does not flash as it should do when connected as it does on my s/v box also tried to connect with wi/fi dongle just wont have it

[Hadron]

In the network menu, did you click on "active" for the ethernet connection? Is the DHCP set to ON?

[mikeaspy]

can only get 4 channels on f5 skybox, im a novice at this had it working previously, don't think the box is connecting to the router, what can i do? it works fine when i take it to my mates house

[crude]

Can you play any videos on youtube?

You could also set your IP to be static on the skybox- same in your router.

[MemoPrince]

If the scrambled channel not open any more. U should do as follows:
1. Check if the account expired.
2. Go to menu， check if ETHERNET IF ACTIVE.
3. Go to CCCAM, check if the account is online.
4. Check the back side the LIGHT of LAN PORT if flash.

Any problem can cause the scrambled channel.

[stevenbolton]

sorry what is a static ip , you tube doesn,t play

[mahrkpat]

sorry what is a static ip , you tube doesn,t play

The probelm with some skyboxes is that they retain the dynamic ip given by the router even when they are switched off then on, this could cause a problem it the router assigns the ip address to another device causing a conflict and preventing the skybox to connect to the internet.
Solution is to go through the routine of setting the dhcp off rebooting the skybox then setting dhcp on then rebooting, to stop this happening again you can go in to your router settings and assigning a static ip address to your skybox so that the router will always assign that ip address to your skybox.