How to Connect to Slingbox Using UDP

The SlingMedia Slingbox is essentially a DVR control device that broadcasts your home cable signal through the Internet for remote viewing. Optimal performance of the remote viewing features across all software platforms requires a TCP connection. A Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) connection is one where two devices are connected during the entire duration of the information transfer to guarantee delivery, much like a phone call. Users who are unable to establish a TCP connection may use a UDP connection instead. User Datagram Protocol (UDP) relies on the hardware in between to correctly send the information to the correct place.

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  Install your Slingbox Pro according to the onscreen instructions displayed during installation from the installation disk.

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  Skip the instructions on setting up a port-forward for your Slingbox. The Slingbox will attempt to create a TCP port-forward and will revert to UDP mode if your network, router or firewall blocks TCP access.

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  Connect to the SlingMedia Player from your laptop or desktop and use the software as normal.