clueless about cable..

[scarfacechen]

hiya..

as of today i just downgraded my virgin XL tv to there basic service.. tba over the past year i probably watch about 20hrs of television so didnt really need it. but i kept the broadband and phone line.. thing is the children are now sad daddy cancel there children channel (nickledeon disney etc) packages and its making me feel guilty lol.. so i was wondering if there anyway way of getting the these services for free hehe... any help or link or guide or answer is appeciated... also apology in advance if i broken any rules in asking bout way of getting free cable channel or posting the same old same old request thread.. as title said i am a noobie whos for the past year been paying extortionate fee for a service i no longer uses and feel it the time to join the freeloader wagon lol.. just kidding.. please help me please .. otherwise kids gona be hating daddy for awhile... mucho thanks

[cable man]

Yep i know what its like i pay for the xl tv xl phone and 20bb and its only my little girl how likes 2 watch her nick jr and that, so get a c/s box, Im thinking of getting 1... Just 2 add you will need your bb 2 get the channels and homeplugs or a wireless bridge. have a look on ebay for the wireless bridge easy 2 get...


you need a kryptview a780 or a starview box and then you can get cable Tv google it or look here Lincsat's Nick-nacks (Shop)

[scarfacechen]

hey cable man.. thanks for the link..

its exactly what im looking for.. what would u recommend?.. is it worth paying the extra for HD? this probably a dumb question lol how long does these starview/krytview box last for? is it just plug and play and watch or do i have to fiddle about with the setting once in a while..? im looking to buy 2 of these.. what a wireless bridge lol..

[cable man]

Well if you go for the starview you will only get a year out the box then you will need 2 get a new 1 as they go off after the year, But the krytview dont have the cut off time so if its more for the kids then it the krytview you need as it will last longer....

And the box you will need 2 flash it with the firmware for the box that you can get off the bigmaq toolbar or from here -http://www.box.net/shared/6x46dqnksg

wireless bridge from the box 2 your router so you dont have a cable running from the router 2 box, look at link...


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OpenMedia-Wifi...item2c57bc727d

[cable man]

you can get a box here 2 mate hearts just pm him...

[veeshy]

Originally Posted by cable man

wireless bridge from the box 2 your router so you dont have a cable running from the router 2 box, look at link...


OpenMedia Wifi Bridge - Make Your Dreambox Wireless on eBay (end time 27-Jan-11 14:27:18 GMT)

Will this ebay item work with the Kryptview A780 as I am looking to order now

Thanks

[lincsat]

They are similar to the wi-fi bridges that I have on my site. I also have homeplug adapters not just the boxes

[veeshy]

Originally Posted by lincsat

They are similar to the wi-fi bridges that I have on my site. I also have homeplug adapters not just the boxes

Thanks Lincsat

Iv been told i need an external power supply from the seller.

Can you confirm this?

[lincsat]

I can't talk for other sellers M8, only for what I sell. The ones I have can draw power from a USB socket if you have one close by, otherwise you need a 5v-15v PSU.

[veeshy]

Ok cheers

Can you give me a list of all the kit required for startup/setup?

Dont fancy setting this up only to know i was missing somthing

Thanks