V+ Ethernet and Homeplug

[NigeHD]

Hi Guys,

Im new to the forum, so Hi...

I have a question for you experts out there, I have recently been connected to Virgin V+ and I am trying to setup a nice Homeplug network around the house sending the Virgin signal through a Router (Ethernet) such as Zyxels box or slingbox and have a reciever at the other end (from any plug socket) recieve the signal..

I have looked at many solutions Slingbox being the only one I can find that takes a standard TV signal (Component, HDMI, SVid etc) and sends around the house having the following connections:

V+ Box --> Slingbox (HDMI IN) --> Homeplug (sockets) --> Desitination (Socket) --> SlingCatcher --> Remote TV


My Question is is it possible to use the V+ box as an Ethernet network device using the V+ ethernet connection, to plug into something like the Zyxel homeplug system?

Nigel.

[Rob]

The ethernet port on the V+ does not operate, neither does the USB. It's a standard unit that eah cable manufacturer chooses what to enable in their software.

[buba3d]

my v+ usb works, i've charged a mobile phone, 360 controller and a ipod)

[indie1982]

Also, I'm afraid what looks like a HDMI in on the Slingbox Pro isn't actually a HDMI port.

They've just used the HDMI form factor but it won't accept a HDMI signal. It is used to connect an analogue HD source via component (and an extra adapter).

---------- Post added at 20:54 ---------- Previous post was at 20:53 ----------

Originally Posted by buba3d

my v+ usb works, i've charged a mobile phone, 360 controller and a ipod)

Yeah USB isn't completely disabled, it will still supply power to devices but they won't communicate with the box in any way.