Hi all, looking to start this thread to encourage as much info as possible on this relatively new openbox. I have one of these and am slightly impressed overall. It is user friendly, quiet, seems fast enough, remote control a bit of a drag, but then thet all are. This box is really easy to update firmware via usb. The hd works well. What i dont know yet is Can it be used as a server as well as a client? Cant seem to get it to record onto usb for some reason, although not bothered by that. The wifi seems to be a touch difficult. Have tried various up to date wifi dongles and although some show connected, they dont work particulary well. havn't tried the "offical" wifi dongle. Still not a tremedous lot of support yet for this box. Overall Considering the price (£26 to £60) not a bad deal Please continue this thread and maybe generate support for this small delight.
Here are some pics if I allowed to do this. http://www.satboxes.com/shop/extra/prodImages.php?productId=135
I thought that, but I asked pple at sat shop and they said different. I have searched the box and cant find any firmware or hidden menu to allow for serving. But I had to ask. Thanks
is this box not just the same as s10 and s11? just dif case on it ppl on other forums say just use openbox s11 firmware but check up first before trying any
yes same in ways like menu bouquets, i got x3 box with wifi, and looks like same manufactures just different design. but good box.. wifi is great.
Can you tell me what wifi dongle you used, i have tried several different dongles, tried to connect usingwpa/wpa2/wep and the only one that works is wep. But it wont unscramble anything even thought it says "connected". Cheers
i would use homeplugs if i was u they work a treat with openboxes i have tried vonnets they work but not great
Hi, I have a few questions as its been a long time since I have been on this forum. Firstly where is the best place to get one of these boxes? Now without getting too complicated is it possible to use a sky dish with one of these? Also any advice if this is better than a kryptview? Thanks, I think that's it for now!
CCcam and MGcamd is already installed. All you do it go to Network and press 6666 or 8888. And the "hidden" menu will appear
Hi Just a quick update to this thread, I have been using this box for a bit now and cannot find too many complaints about it. the only quirky bits are the wifi and recording,seems to be firmware locked to certain wifi dongles and using various kinds of flash drives, I get "device speed too slow" when trying to record to them. Apart from that, I use homeplugs and a good hd tv, all round a nice little inexpensive gadget for an end user.
Hi Guysssss i need to know the 4 digit pin code for the skybox f3 i have never set it before so is it set to a default like 1234 or 0000 i know i sound a bit bimboe but i dont wana try the number just in case something goes wrong would really appreciate it if some one could help me thnaksss XxX
You can get them on EBAY. Yes you can use this with a sky dish. It has HD channels. Not sure Kryptview does the last time I checked.
hi guys im in need of some help.i have a skybox f3 and im a newb.i just paid £110 for some one to come and fit it a week ago but its laging and going out of sink with the sound.the guy is not getting back to me and i will be paying him£10 per month for shit i just get the sky channels for that.can some one give me some info or adviice.thanks wakey
hi looking for some help, got an skybox f3 today, when i go to menu the usb upgrade function is ghosted anyone help please thanks toonarmy1
Then use a different USB, could be a faulty one or one the box is not compatible with or the file is corrupt on the stick and the box doesnt recognize it
My apologies because I know NOTHING about these boxes. My daughter has bought one from a friend and it has every channel imaginable on it - which is great. But I believe this is what is called a gift subscription. So I assume at one point that will run out and she will only be able to get the free channels. Is there anything in the settings that shows how long the subscription is for? And since it's connect to her router I assume there's no need for a dish? And also, is it possible to record from it using an external hard drive. I would imagine that recording what you're watching should be ok but as I work nights, is there any way of setting it to record when I'm not there? Thank you very much
The box connects to the router and the dish at same time to work. You can record what you are watching but I do not think you can program it to record in your absence. There are other expensive boxes out there that do that. Not possibly to see when your line will run out from the box. The line provider should be able to tell you. You need their details any way in case something goes wrong.
