Slingbox

peter1957

I have been using a Slingbox in Ireland for approx 4 years without any glitches.
Just recently, it has a problem and will not connect to my router.
Nor can I access the Sling Media site in the USA.
Has some blocker been launched to prevent Slingbox use in Ireland?

enfant terrible

I'm using slingbox right now so no block here, on Vodafone broadband.

What error are you getting?

peter1957

Thanks
It's saying "error in connecting to sling box. check that your router and firewall allow access.
No idea how to do this unfortunately

enfant terrible

peter1957 wrote: »

Thanks
It's saying "error in connecting to sling box. check that your router and firewall allow access.
No idea how to do this unfortunately

Have you changed broadband provider recently where the slingbox is located?

For slingbox to work port 5001 needs to be forwarded to the ip address slingbox is on.

What broadband supplier and what router are you using where the slingbox is located?

peter1957

No still using Eircom
How do i forward the port number to the IP address for sling box? And how do I establish the IP address, or is that simply my address?

enfant terrible

peter1957 wrote: »

No still using Eircom
How do i forward the port number to the IP address for sling box? And how do I establish the IP address, or is that simply my address?

http://support.slingbox.com/KB/KB-2000513

What make is the router?

Boards.ie: Mark

Hi peter1957, welcome to Boards.

I've moved your query to the Broadband forum where people may be better equipped to help you.