Why does slingbox not connect

It might also be a good idea, if using wireless internet, to reboot your home router. You can reboot your home router simply by unplugging it and then plugging it back in. The network connection could be failing.

Restart the Slingbox by pressing the Reset button located on the back of the Slingbox and check that all the cables are properly attached to the Slingbox. If the issue persists and you are using wireless internet you may want to reboot your home router. You can reboot your home router simply by unplugging it and then plugging it back in or pressing the reset button if it has one.

If you have gone through the previous steps for network connection issues, the issue might be rooted within the motherboard. For instructions on how to diagnose and replace the motherboard, check out our Motherboard Replacement Guide. If you are not hearing audio from your Slingbox it is possible there might be a cable-to-port connection problem.

Make sure you have all of the correct cables connected to the corresponding ports. If this has been checked, your Slingbox may have bad ports. Set Up Your Slingbox On your computer, open a browser and go to watch. Click Start. Choose your Location and Language. Follow the prompts to install the Sling Player Plugin for your browser. Click Next after going back to watch. Enter your Location and ZIP code. Then click Next. Choose the TV provider you are using then click Next.

Click Next after checking your channel lineup. Set up your remote by choosing the manufacturer and model of your set-top box. Test your 'virtual' remote control on the computer. Click Next to continue. Setup is now complete. The power LED on the front of the Slingbox will glow steadily. Wait 2 minutes to allow the box to finish starting up. Set Up Your Slingbox On your chosen device, open a browser and go to www. Click on the appropriate app store for the device that you're using.

Download and install the free version of Slingplayer. Create or Log In you Sling Account. Click Setup from the Slingbox Directory. Choose how you Slingbox connects to your home network. Click Continue.

Once connection is successful, click on Check for Update. Choose your network from the list and type your network password. Enter a name for you Slingbox. By using our site you agree to our use of cookies.

Learn more ». Troubleshooting "Your Slingbox can't be located" errors during setup If you are trying to set up your Slingbox and you get a "Your Slingbox can't be located" error, here's help!

There are a couple of reasons for this message to appear: Your Slingbox is not connected to your network LAN properly. A firmware update is in progress, so the box is unreachable. If a firmware update is in progress, you will see a message to that effect on your TV screen. Read on for suggestions on how to fix these errors.