How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

[peremacedonia]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

Yes dreambox do the same in standby, if u want to decrease trafick put on fta when go on standby

[bokkie]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

It seems clear then. Closed source non linux stb like openbox,
etc don't communicate with server in standby. Open source linux stb like vu+, dreambox, etc do.
Probably still best to leave on fta channel though.

[digicon]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

Deep standby on any Linux receiver will act as though the box is switched off from the mains supply, but as mentioned if your leaving it in standby leave on a FTA channel so as not to create traffic

[microchick]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

Would like to know about the other boxes like, Tech-No-Mates, AzBoz, IPbox, Goldenmedia and Amiko. They are all Linux receivers but different than Dreams or VUs. Any updates?

[bokkie]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

As they are linux based they should be the same as vu+, dreambox, etc.
Think they will still communicate with the server in standby.

[pan1300]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

As they are linux based they should be the same as vu+, dreambox, etc.
Think they will still communicate with the server in standby.

Believe you're right.
Important for me to know is there's no risk of staying connected in standby ; the other members of the family don't know how to disconnect the server and they can leave it on the channel they want. Also for me big advantage I can record eg movies at night (less users = less freezes) and let it go automatically in standby.
So: at lease I found an advantage of my client box in comparison with a open linux box

All clear now!

[bokkie]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

On my vu+ you can set the stb to go into deepstandby automatically at a certain time.
when it's in deep standby there is no communication at all with server.

[pan1300]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

hmmm

will check on my boxes, don't know if there's a 'deepstandby' option ; problem is the manuals are not clear/complete, only some options about energy saving, perhaps 'deepstandby' is meant in one of the availible option settings (but in fact no problem anyway, as no dataconnection).

[bokkie]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

Another way if you're recording something late at night and can't shutdown the stb automatically, would be to set a recording on a fta channel after your recording is finished.
It should then automatically change to the fta channel and then you can just delete the second recording.
a bit long winded but at least your stb wouldn't be on an encrypted channel all night.

[pan1300]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

yes true ; biggest problem right now is the epg isn't working properly atm (in best case only current + next program) - takes a lot of time to program the recording this way. I can let my other box in standby during recording, which is much easier, also epg works on this one, but has no cccam.

... but we're going out of topic here - sorry ...

[locan]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

As they are linux based they should be the same as vu+, dreambox, etc.
Think they will still communicate with the server in standby.

ya as we right now know that it could be that all receiver with linux act the same but you never know i personally think that every receiver has its own config and so it can be still that some stb's dont use the cs in standby even if they are linux based.
And in your case if i remember right you said you know that it is still encrypting channels in standby because you are still able to connect into the web interface but even that is not 100% sure that means it could be that your receiver is in ready mode and if you connect it starts up and shows you the interface but that doesn't say 100% that it is still encrypting channels while in standby.

[pan1300]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

ya as we right now know that it could be that all receiver with linux act the same but you never know i personally think that every receiver has its own config and so it can be still that some stb's dont use the cs in standby even if they are linux based.
And in your case if i remember right you said you know that it is still encrypting channels in standby because you are still able to connect into the web interface but even that is not 100% sure that means it could be that your receiver is in ready mode and if you connect it starts up and shows you the interface but that doesn't say 100% that it is still encrypting channels while in standby.

To be sure, perhaps best that someone with such a receiver does locan's test - so one will be 100% sure ; otherwise we'll keep on suggesting and presuming ...
So if I got it right also the port lights at box+router keep on flickering in standby mode, but not in deepstandby or off?
As locan said: is an indication of data traffic, but no confirmation of server connection or encryption ; also not sure if the receiver can be traced in this mode.

[locan]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

To be sure, perhaps best that someone with such a receiver does locan's test - so one will be 100% sure ; otherwise we'll keep on suggesting and presuming ...
So if I got it right also the port lights at box+router keep on flickering in standby mode, but not in deepstandby or off?
As locan said: is an indication of data traffic, but no confirmation of server connection or encryption ; also not sure if the receiver can be traced in this mode.

ya would love to see more trying to test it out just like you said we'll keep on suggesting and presuming.

so if it is true that the box in normal standby mode has still a flickering on the router from the box than it will be definitely able to trace it otherwise in deep standby it won't be able to do so.

[pan1300]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

hi locan

that's what I think also - meanwhile I'm sure for me (client) box is pretty safe in standby ; hope someone can confirm the flickering on serverbox in standby mode (would be some kind of confirmation of our theory) - wait and see ...

[pan1300]

Re: How to Test if my STB is still Connected with a CS server in Standby

i like to try this on my dm500 and dm7000 but do i have to get a pc or laptop with 2 network port? any way i can still do the test with a splitter?

hi kostis

why not use a router and set up a home network?