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#632841 30-May-2012 19:37

ronw: Well I have never seen a basic STB with an ethernet port. I have here a DSE STB which is the Zinwell
rebranded and no etherenet port. I also have a homecast 7000 and no port. I agree that some PVR's have
ethernet ports but the Freeview certification does not require one. Its a pity they did not include this in the specs but they did not so all those that purchased the early STB's that were certified will not have an ethernet port.
Its a bit sad that the original certification did not also include a pay card provision as well but I guess they
were scared of people latching onto that and accusing them of not being freeview.

Zinwell's have an ethernet port, and my understanding is an ethernet port is part of the spec - I've never seen an STB that doesn't have one.

The Zinwell ZMT620 / DSE branded unit has an ethernet port.

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#633029 31-May-2012 07:01

With respect to getting that internet connection to the ethernet port, is there any sort of wireless solution when the (wireless) modem/router is in another room and cable is not possible?

I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find one now.

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#633037 31-May-2012 07:37

peejayw: With respect to getting that internet connection to the ethernet port, is there any sort of wireless solution when the (wireless) modem/router is in another room and cable is not possible?

A wireless bridge will let you hook ethernet devices up to a wireless network. Cheapest options are about $30

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#633044 31-May-2012 07:56

OK, would this be suitable?

I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find one now.

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#633046 31-May-2012 08:05

Yip should work fine. Most access points also support a client/bridge mode as well, there is no shortage of hardware to do what you want. That unit is only G however, I don't know whether you want something that does N.

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#633109 31-May-2012 09:20

I found another, D-Link Wireless N 150 ridge, but its $66.

I have an old D-Link Wireless ADSL router, Model DSL-g640T, I dont suppose that can be used to do the same job?

I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find one now.

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#633418 31-May-2012 14:07

sbiddle:
ronw:
Jaxson: Will this lot work with existing freeview hardware?

My last reply seems to have vanished so will try again
Most of the Freeview STB's that I have seen do not have internet access. The lastest ones like PVR's do but if you bought your STB when Freeview started you will be upset if you cannot take advantage of a new service without upgrading the STB. I dont think the Zinwell or Hills STB's have Internet

Zinwell's have an ethernet port, and my understanding is an ethernet port is part of the spec - I've never seen an STB that doesn't have one.

The Warehouse Freeview approved Transonic DVB-T receivers do NOT have an ethernet port and they have only come out in the last couple of months.

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#633550 31-May-2012 16:42

There's a "sneak peak" article on NBR but it's behind the paywall. The only accessible part for me is the associated picture: http://www.nbr.co.nz/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_image_full/freeview2_0.JPG

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#633571 31-May-2012 17:21

peejayw: I found another, D-Link Wireless N 150 ridge, but its $66.

I have an old D-Link Wireless ADSL router, Model DSL-g640T, I dont suppose that can be used to do the same job?

A router is no good.

TP-Link make AP's for ~$40

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#633924 1-Jun-2012 09:52

The NBR article is no longer paywalled.

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#634027 1-Jun-2012 11:45

The idea of a high definition guide is appealing, the current MHEG one with its giant text is a waste of space on anything bigger than a 12" tv.

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#634088 1-Jun-2012 12:33

I disagree richms, most of my customers love it - big and easy to read.

Currently (big text) everyone can read it, if it were made smaller not everyone would be able to read it.