Newbie Newbie questions

[thumpy]

I currently have a sky satellite package. Sky HD box under the telly in downstairs, basic sky non HD receiver one upstairs.

Want to change over to free receiver based, dreambox or whatever. I dont need recorder facility on the one upstairs but would like to be able to play whats recorded on the main one on it over network if possible.

So if I go for dreambox HD SE with a sata HD downstairs, can someone recommend for me one for upstairs?

Im quite techy (no problem with linux) so is there a "how-to" anywhere which starts off with "So you've just bought a dreambox....". and what to do to configure it to replace my sky boxes?


If these links exist already, fine to point to them, my search skills have deserted me. thanks guys!

[bokkie]

Re: Newbie Newbie questions

I reckon it'd be easier to go with another of the same.
Either Dm or vu+ would be the way to go.
Not sure about Dm, but with vu+ you are able to share content with the receivers from the menu.

[stu667]

Re: Newbie Newbie questions

It is advertised on Vu+ homepage that a vu+ ultimo + solo are the ultimate and perfect match.
It is exactly what you are looking for. If you have the money, of course

[faz17]

Re: Newbie Newbie questions

I'm not very experienced But from what I learned, unfortunately I have not found anywhere a step by step guide. The only thing I can recommend is to read in the forum that will surely find everything that you need. however, I would start with a custom image and the extra url and then play with the various settings and plugins available

[gauloises1]

Re: Newbie Newbie questions

good luck

hxxp://forum.satmultimedia.ro/forum/27-dreambox-tutorials--aici-puteti-sa-puneti-intrebari-/6872-how-to--use-new-sky-uk-card-in-your-dreambox.html


hxxp://sateliti.info/showthread.php?13052-How-to-setup-a-new-SKY-UK-white-card

[scooterman]

Re: Newbie Newbie questions

The spiderbox copuld be a good choice to first start out with as its very user friendly and a good box to learn with.

[microchick]

Re: Newbie Newbie questions

I would suggest to go for a VU+ (costs from £130) in one room, an openbox costs about £50) in another room and a NAS drive. Vu would record to NAS and you can watch it on openbox via network. If you dont have a wired network upstairs then use the Network plugs!

[browser5296]

Re: Newbie Newbie questions

Hi Thumphy, what i sometimes do is record what i want onto a harddrive. FTP using filezilla or flashfxp the recorded item to my laptop, convert it to divx or whatever type file and watch it on my multimedia player

[bokkie]

Re: Newbie Newbie questions

You could even go for a dm or vu+ downstairs with a htpc connected to the tv upstairs. Then just simply stream over the network.
If you have an old pc lying around, you could give it a try.

[grousebeater]

Re: Newbie Newbie questions

Hi
I can certainly say that homeplugs great if you can't do a direct cable
Regards grousebeater
running
Skybox F3 on Scooby snax
Tp-link 500mp Homeplugs