ethernet connection essential?

**jacquesy90** · 29th December, 2013, 04:22 PM

Is the Ethernet connection essential to connect to the internet on my skybox? or will it work fine with the wifi dongle??

**redralph** · 29th December, 2013, 04:37 PM

It all depends on what model Skybox you have

**jacquesy90** · 29th December, 2013, 04:43 PM

I have the f5s model, im unable to use Ethernet as im currently using my neighbours wifi haha (bad I know) but whos gonna turn down free internet!

**meganecc55** · 29th December, 2013, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by jacquesy90

I have the f5s model, im unable to use Ethernet as im currently using my neighbours wifi haha (bad I know) but whos gonna turn down free internet!

I take it your neighbour doesn't know then. You should be ok as long as signal is strong enough. You just won't be able to record to usb stick as usb slot will be running the wifi dongle

**redralph** · 29th December, 2013, 04:46 PM

You should be fine using wi fi then as long as you have a strong signal from your neighbour

**jacquesy90** · 29th December, 2013, 04:50 PM

It has about 8-11mbps connection speed. will this be quick enough?

**DW190** · 29th December, 2013, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by jacquesy90

It has about 8-11mbps connection speed. will this be quick enough?

That will be ample.

**jacquesy90** · 29th December, 2013, 04:51 PM

No, its an unsecured network for some reason...

**middots3** · 29th December, 2013, 04:55 PM

It's not essential no, using ethernet certainly makes things easier though by freeing up the USB port at the front.
I have a box in my bedroom using the wifi dongle and it's a pain when i install new channel lists etc, but that's life.
F3 box ran terrible on WIFI though, F3S runs sweet.