What you need to know NOW • Page 8
The recommended routers are not the only ones that will work with a Slingbox. The
key requirement is that you have an available Ethernet port on your router. You’ll also
need to have administrative rights to your router or modem/router, so that you can
change the settings.
A flashlight
It’s probably dark behind your TV and behind your router. A flashlight will help you
connect the cables easily and correctly.
A Macintosh computer on a home network
Your Macintosh should already be up and running on a home network for the initial
configuration. However, after you’re done with configuration, your home computer
does not need to be on when viewing your Slingbox remotely unless you’re using
SlingPlayer to control your Mac at home with Apple’s Front Row.
Your Macintosh computer must have either a PowerPC™ processor (700 MHz or
faster) or an Intel™ processor. To find out which processor your computer has, go to
the Apple menu and choose
About This Mac
. The window that appears tells you what
processor your computer has, as well as how much memory (RAM) is installed.
Together, the processor and installed memory determine the resolution of the video
window that displays on your home computer screen. These requirements do not
affect the ability to view remotely.
Why these specifications matter
SlingPlayer’s memory requirements vary, depending on the processor that your
computer has:
Processor:
Memory
(RAM)
required:
Resolution of the video image on
your computer monitor:
Minimum Mac OS X
version:
(If you have this
processor in your
Mac...)
(and this
much
memory
installed...)
(the maximum detail that will show on
your home computer is:)
(With this combination of
processor and memory,
you need at least this
version of Mac OS X to
run SlingPlayer:)
Any Intel processor
512 MB
The maximum resolution of your monitor
10.4.7 and above
PowerPC G4
(1.2 GHz or greater)
or
PowerPC G5
(1.6 GHz or greater)
1 GB
640x480 resolution
10.3.9 and above
PowerPC G4
(800 MHz or greater)
or
PowerPC G5
(1.6 GHz or greater)
512 MB
640x240 resolution
10.3.9 and above
Summary of Contents for SlingPlayer
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