Tvdrive Information Needed Please

tallica · 11-04-2006, 12:04

can someone please tell me what the ethernet port and the usb port on the tvdrive is for?
can i connect these to my netgear router or my computer. or for whatever purpose they are for
hope someone can help me
thanks
simon

MovedGoalPosts · 11-04-2006, 13:04

Those ports have no current use on the Telewest services.

They may be used by engineers for setup of the box.

Above post edited to remove the bold font face which is usually reserved for moderator comment

BBG · 13-04-2006, 19:28

I was advised yesterday that the TVDRIVE has a bilt in modem, so new customers can use the ethernet port together with wireless kit as a modem.

Unsure the full details or how correct it is, but that's what I heard

Neil · 13-04-2006, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBG

I was advised yesterday that the TVDRIVE has a bilt in modem, so new customers can use the ethernet port together with wireless kit as a modem.

Unsure the full details or how correct it is, but that's what I heard

There is an ethernet port I belive, but there's been no word from TW on what this will be used for (if at all)

Sky HD is exactly the same, there's an ethernet port and a SATA port, but not word on if they will be used.

24-04-2006, 23:06

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Originally Posted by Neil

There is an ethernet port I belive, but there's been no word from TW on what this will be used for (if at all)

Sky HD is exactly the same, there's an ethernet port and a SATA port, but not word on if they will be used.

Do you think that the Ethernet on the Sky box will be used for VOD? I heard they bought Easynet so they could offer media services (Tripple-play, VOD etc.) such as connecting a modem to ethernet?

Just a thought of what it could be, Just wondering about bandwidth issues, speed problems etc.

Blue · 25-04-2006, 17:42

Not sure but could the USB port be for the optional keyboard they supply,?

26-04-2006, 14:12

They keyboards are Infra-red I would of thought.

Blue · 26-04-2006, 15:35

Hi bluecandylover.
If the keyboards are in-fared would they still need a receiver pugged into the USB port like a PC. just a thought.

helpme_115 · 26-04-2006, 17:04

no because how do you think your remote works!?

Blue · 28-04-2006, 08:17

From TW

In response to your enquiry regarding what the usb port is for on the back of
the TVDRIVE system.

Currently their is no specific use for this port but this has been added
for future use as we believe technology is constantly advancing and we
wish to be ready for new technology development so any transaction is
made easier for our customer and also save customers the inconvenience
of having to change their equipment on a regular basis.

Druchii · 28-04-2006, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue

From TW In response to your enquiry regarding what the usb port is for on the back of the TVDRIVE system. Currently their is no specific use for this port but this has been added for future use as we believe technology is constantly advancing and we wish to be ready for new technology development so any transaction is made easier for our customer and also save customers the inconvenience of having to change their equipment on a regular basis.

Cool, just expandability and futureproofing really.