Sky HD Box network port - Sky+ HD

Roan · 16-07-2006, 12:42

The Sky Box comes with a network port and USB port, has anyone used these ports, if so what for?

Also does anyone know if it is possible to link this up to a computer?

Thanks

Nigel Goodwin · 16-07-2006, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roan

The Sky Box comes with a network port and USB port, has anyone used these ports, if so what for?

Also does anyone know if it is possible to link this up to a computer?

You might try searching the forums before you ask the same question as has already been asked many times!.

However, the answer is still the same, the ports are currently disabled - there's no suggestion from Sky when (or if?) they may be turned on.

The only suggestions I have heard, is that the USB2 ports are intended to transfer programmes to a future portable video player, and that the Sata port is likely to be enabled 'reasonably soon' so you can add a larger external hard drive.

Roan · 16-07-2006, 14:00

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

You might try searching the forums before you ask the same question as has already been asked many times!.

However, the answer is still the same, the ports are currently disabled - there's no suggestion from Sky when (or if?) they may be turned on.

The only suggestions I have heard, is that the USB2 ports are intended to transfer programmes to a future portable video player, and that the Sata port is likely to be enabled 'reasonably soon' so you can add a larger external hard drive.

Thanks for the response Nigel. I don't visit here very often and was unaware that this had been discussed many times, sorry!

AgentBauer · 16-07-2006, 14:34

i use the usb port for an extra fan underneith the box to cool it

Yanson · 16-07-2006, 15:24

Isn't that noisy?

thecaretaker · 17-07-2006, 11:49

I hear it's fantastic at charging up your portable mp3 player :-)

Dan27 · 17-07-2006, 12:16

And Motorola Razr V3 mobile phones

I highly doubt that Sky will enable the SATA just to allow extra capacity unless it was for their own make of HDD module.. and the USB2 was intended for a future Sky branded video Ipod.. dont know where that is in the scheme of things now...

The Cat5 port is for downloading of video on demand when the service starts in a few months.

neon-lightning · 06-11-2009, 05:14

May I make a suggestion on what the Ethernet port might be used for.

If you have multiroom and a home network, this port could be used to enable you to watch your saved programmes in your planner in more than one room, which would be a very useful addition.

Also another option would be for Sky to develop a USB wireless adapter, similar to the one designed by Microsoft for their Xbox 360, to enable the same above situation, only without wires.

Nigel Goodwin · 06-11-2009, 09:19

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Originally Posted by neon-lightning

May I make a suggestion on what the Ethernet port might be used for.

If you have multiroom and a home network, this port could be used to enable you to watch your saved programmes in your planner in more than one room, which would be a very useful addition.

Also another option would be for Sky to develop a USB wireless adapter, similar to the one designed by Microsoft for their Xbox 360, to enable the same above situation, only without wires.

It's not going to happen - the port will be used for SkyPlayer (in the reasonably near future), and that's probably it.

16-07-2006, 12:42	#1
Roan Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Following Cain Dingle Services: Sky HD, Sky+ Posts: 3,155	Sky HD Box network port The Sky Box comes with a network port and USB port, has anyone used these ports, if so what for? Also does anyone know if it is possible to link this up to a computer? Thanks

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AgentBauer Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 349	i use the usb port for an extra fan underneith the box to cool it

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Yanson Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 216	Isn't that noisy?

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thecaretaker Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: 1066 Country Services: Cuberevo HD, 85cm motorised Fracarro Penta. Inverto BLACK Ultra single lnb Posts: 137	I hear it's fantastic at charging up your portable mp3 player :-)

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Dan27 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: By The Sea Services: SkyHD+Broadband, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC. XBL/PSN ID: DV27 Posts: 8,609	And Motorola Razr V3 mobile phones I highly doubt that Sky will enable the SATA just to allow extra capacity unless it was for their own make of HDD module.. and the USB2 was intended for a future Sky branded video Ipod.. dont know where that is in the scheme of things now... The Cat5 port is for downloading of video on demand when the service starts in a few months.

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neon-lightning Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland Services: Freeview (Blackhill Tx), Sky+HD, Sky Multiroom, Windows 7 Media Center Posts: 25	May I make a suggestion on what the Ethernet port might be used for. If you have multiroom and a home network, this port could be used to enable you to watch your saved programmes in your planner in more than one room, which would be a very useful addition. Also another option would be for Sky to develop a USB wireless adapter, similar to the one designed by Microsoft for their Xbox 360, to enable the same above situation, only without wires.