3: Installing The Slingbox Software; About The Software Installation - Sling Media Slingbox User Manual

3: Installing the Slingbox Software

Once the Slingbox is connected you are ready to install the SlingPlayer software, which you will use to watch your
Slingbox. This chapter provides an overview of the installation process. Click the Help button at the bottom of each
screen if you need assistance during setup.
Important: The Setup Wizard and the SlingPlayer application automatically discover the Slingbox on
your network. Certain personal firewall security software may block this process.
If you have security software installed on your computer, the SlingPlayer may have trouble communicating with the
Slingbox. If this occurs, you need to change your security software settings to allow the Slingbox as a device on
your network.
See page 69 for information about adjusting the settings for some common firewall software. The Setup Wizard help
screens also provide some guidance. Refer to the documentation that comes with your security software for com-
plete instructions.

About the software installation

You will be guided through setting up the Slingbox to work with your television source and your home network. If
you are a cable/satellite box or DVR user, it may be helpful to know the model number.
Free Slingbox Finder service
Having to remember IP addresses can be a significant obstacle if you want to access your home files, media or
Slingbox on a regular basis. Beyond just discovering your IP address numbers, you may also be faced with the
problem of varying (dynamic) IP addresses. The Slingbox provides a free service that uniquely identifies your Sling-
box. It is recommended that you take advantage of this easy-to-use ID service.
Using the Slingbox Finder ID, the SlingPlayer application automatically "finds" your Slingbox regardless of the loca-
tion from where you are trying to connect.
Slingbox User Guide
In this Chapter
• "SlingPlayer setup steps" on
page 24.
• "Installing the SlingPlayer soft-
ware on another computer" on
page 38.
• "Manually setting up your Sling-
box for remote viewing" on
page 38.
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