Setting up my Humax Foxsat

Broadback · Jan 21, 2011, 10:38:10

I wish to configure the ethernet on the above box. this requires:
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Router Address
DNS Address

I use a 2700, how do I find this information please? Make it simple, preferably one syllable words!

Rik · Jan 21, 2011, 10:43:47

The router address is 192.168.1.254, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. DNS can be the same as the router, which will then use IDNet's DNS if you're set to obtain the DNS automatically. The IP address needs to be an unused IP address from your pool, try 192.168.1.100.

Lance · Jan 21, 2011, 11:03:31

I just plugged mine into the router and let it pick up the details automatically.

pctech · Jan 21, 2011, 11:09:21

I have got one of these recently too (the recording variety) but not networked it but does look like it should just use DHCP to retrieve the details.

Broadback · Jan 21, 2011, 14:01:30

Thanks for all the tips. I have tried auto set as well as Rik's suggested settings to no avail. I have tried using the home plug adapters and a direct cable, nothing works. Also my TV (panasonic) fails as well. Now I am certain that some time ago I connected to BBC iPlayer with my TV, but it fails now, I wonder where I am going wrong. I'll try another day my head spins at the moment.

Lance · Jan 21, 2011, 15:13:27

Have you tried different cables or a different port on the router?

Broadback · Jan 21, 2011, 15:31:49

I have tried the home plug adapters and a direct cable connection, which is a different cable than the home plugs.

Lance · Jan 21, 2011, 15:35:08

But have you also tried a different port in the router?

Broadback · Jan 21, 2011, 15:38:29

Yep, I tried differing ports for the direct cable and the home plug adapters.

Rik · Jan 21, 2011, 15:39:29

Can your router see the Humax when it's connected, BB?

drummer · Jan 21, 2011, 20:19:24

I had a friend phone me about the same thing and, after faffing around for about an hour, I suggested he try a new cable. It connected straight away, so it's at least worth a punt.

nowster · Jan 21, 2011, 20:53:02

DHCP works, but it can take up to a minute for it to work. Check that your homeplug actually has a reliable link to its partner.

Broadback · Jan 22, 2011, 13:45:28

Today I can get BBC iPlayer working on both the Foxsat and the Panasonic TV. On the TV it can also recognise my PC, both "me" and Admin. However when I attempt to connect to the PC it fails with "Connection to the server failed". As I would like to view some of my photographs this way can anyone point me in the right direction please?

nowster · Jan 22, 2011, 14:27:03

Quote from: Broadback on Jan 22, 2011, 13:45:28However when I attempt to connect to the PC it fails with "Connection to the server failed". As I would like to view some of my photographs this way can anyone point me in the right direction please?

Connect with what? The Foxsat wouldn't be able to do it, so I'm assuming it's your TV.

Do you know what protocol the TV is expecting to use to talk to the PC?

pctech · Jan 22, 2011, 14:35:48

The Humax Box needs to connect directly to your router BB.

It won't woirk if you connect it to an ethernet port on your TV if it has one as by default the box will be looking for a DHCP server.

Broadback · Jan 22, 2011, 14:38:32

All I can accertin is that it needs a DNLI Certified server. It is able to exchange a certain ammount of information with my PC, as it knows there is "me" and Admin. Both the Humax and my Panasonic TV can now access BBC's iPlayer.

nowster · Jan 22, 2011, 14:42:08

Is this any use?

https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Digital_Living_Network_Alliance

Steve · Jan 22, 2011, 14:56:29

You need some DLNA compliant software on the PC , such as WMP 12 which I believe comes with Windows 7

Ray · Jan 22, 2011, 14:58:20

What OS are you using on your PC, BB? if you are using Windows you should be able to stream your photos etc. to you your TV using Windows Media Player V11 or better. This acts as a DNLA server which is what most ethernet enabled TVs are expecting to connect to, it certainly works with my Samsung TV.

Steve · Jan 22, 2011, 14:59:54

A bit more here - http://www.windows7news.com/2009/10/29/windows-7-guides-using-play-to-in-wmp-12/

Broadback · Jan 22, 2011, 15:54:04

Thanks folk, that will keep me busy for a while and out of your hair!

Broadback · Jan 24, 2011, 14:29:31

If all else fails read the manual I decided to try the same connections on the Panasonic Blue-ray player, while studying the manual a slip of paper fell out. This suggested I download and run TwonkyMedia. This I did and all now works. Thanks again for all your help.

Ray · Jan 24, 2011, 14:44:54

good to hear that you finally got it working, BB.

Steve · Jan 24, 2011, 16:19:44

I've used Twonky in the past and yes it does work as a DLNA server,wished I'd mentioned it earlier but I thought it was not free and Windows Media Player is FOC for most .

Ray · Jan 24, 2011, 16:32:06

I don't think it is free, Steve, I looked at it for my WHS then found out I could install WMP 11 on it so I used that instead.