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I could not find it on their site - In any case from other posts I don't think the HDR supports this [Hence all the homeplug binfles they offer].
You could go for a wifi router that can wirelessly connect to your mzin router in client mode. it is in german, and it fits the icord, so will it work on the foxsat? |
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http://www.humax-digital.de/products..._accessory.asp
it is in german, and it fits the icord, so will it work on the foxsat? |
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A router is a device that manages communication between networks. A switch manages communication between devices on a single network. They are not interchangeable terms.
What most people would call a router is in fact a router internally connected to a switch, two devices in one. A modem/router is three devices in one box. A modem, a router and a switch. |
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While your first statement is not wrong my statement that using a second router to connect to the main router would work very well - it would be on it's own subnet - it's WAN address would come from the main router and it would allocated IP addresses using DHCP to it's own subnet.
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It was actually Dan the Van who stated that a router would not work. I replied to him saying it can work, which sort of means we are in agreement on that point
![]() p.s. It is probably the cheapest solution as well. Last edited by REPASSAC : 12-02-2011 at 16:33. Reason: Added p.s. |
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While your first statement is not wrong my statement that using a second router to connect to the main router would work very well - it would be on it's own subnet - it's WAN address would come from the main router and it would allocated IP addresses using DHCP to it's own subnet.
I still stand by what I say, a switch is all thats needed, a second subnet on a home network would make things too complex. Dan |
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Yes it needs to be a router as he wants to connect a TV and a HDR.
p.s. It is probably the cheapest solution as well. Daisy chaining switches is the standard way to increase capacity on a network segment. You only really use a router if there is a need to create a separate LAN segment and manage traffic between them. |
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A switch is the solution.
But if an old (cable) router is available, the switch part of it could be used - just ignore the WAN connector on the device! Existing LAN cable {from the main house router} to port1, port 2 to TV, port3 to sat PVR port4 spare (for future Bluray player?). |
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Yes it needs to be a router as he wants to connect a TV and a HDR.
p.s. It is probably the cheapest solution as well. Switches (as pointed out on page 1) are dirt cheap, they also require no config (because they do only one thing). I've used a router to do something similar in the past but it takes careful config and, unless you have one collecting dust, will cost several times the switch cost. |
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Is there any way to wifi the hdr?
Humax do a wifi usb stick, but will it work with the hdr ? edit:forgot to add in the link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Univ...977230-2904402 |
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I bought the Netgear universal wifi internet adapter recently and it does the job really well - and far better for me than trailing a cable to the router. ...
I'm sure wireless will get fast and reliable enough for video streaming eventually, right now I haven't seen wireless compete on speed with wired. On the other hand I have seen good enough results with powerline mains adaptors. |
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I bought the Netgear universal wifi internet adapter recently and it does the job really well - and far better for me than trailing a cable to the router. You can power it on most devices either from the usb port or the mains - but I found there wasn't enough 'juice' from the usb port on the HDR.
edit:forgot to add in the link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Univ...977230-2904402 |
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I bought the Netgear universal wifi internet adapter recently and it does the job really well - and far better for me than trailing a cable to the router. You can power it on most devices either from the usb port or the mains - but I found there wasn't enough 'juice' from the usb port on the HDR.
I have one of these Netgear universal WiFi thingies and it can interfere with othe equipment. I cannot get my BoxeeBox to connect wirelessly to the internet whilst the Netgear adaptor is active. |
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http://www.humax-digital.de/products..._accessory.asp
it is in german, and it fits the icord, so will it work on the foxsat? It is on the Humax direct sales site for £29 although it quotes to use with the Humax-HDR Fox T2. Hopefully when we eventually get the Foxsat-HDR software update perhaps it may work then? In the info it quotes " Currently only works with HDRFOXT2 (Does not operate with Foxsat models). " http://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/product...003&cat=access I have just emailed Humax technical support to ask whether the WLAN stick will work on the Foxsat-HDR once the long awaited software update is released for this model and will post their response in due course. |
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It is on the Humax direct sales site for £29 although it quotes to use with the Humax-HDR Fox T2. Hopefully when we eventually get the Foxsat-HDR software update perhaps it may work then? In the info it quotes " Currently only works with HDRFOXT2 (Does not operate with Foxsat models). "
http://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/product...003&cat=access I have just emailed Humax technical support to ask whether the WLAN stick will work on the Foxsat-HDR once the long awaited software update is released for this model and will post their response in due course. I have today had this reply from Humax support so looks like we are out of luck for this model. Unfortunately the WLAN stick is designed for the FOXT2. At present there are no plans to manufacture a WLAN for the FOXSAT box. Many Thanks, Jordan Humax Customer Support Tel: 0844 669 8800 Fax: 0203 014 5353 Website: http://www.humaxdigital.co.uk |
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I've got one of these connected to my Sony Bravia, it works well, but would also like to connect it to my Foxsat, has anyone connected one to a switch to give multiple outlets? Or indeed is it possible?
All works fine. |
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