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Dongle FAQ
What is a dongle?

a serial (RS-232) to ethernet (RJ-45) adapter.

Do I need to buy a dongle?

no, at this point it is optional.

How does a dongle work? Will it work with dial-up?

Depending on the receiver, but it's basically just a small adapter, one end plugging into your serial port(RS-232) on the receiver and the other end is a female ethernet (RJ-45) connection port.
The dongle connects to a router, although you could connect it to a PC to share a connection as well, including dial-up(each brand of receiver might have different requirements, ensure dial-up is suffiecent for your unit and dongle first)

If connecting to a PC it requires a special ethernet cable called network cross-over cable. If you're connecting to a router just a standard ethernet cable is needed.

Will the dongle allow my receiver to be like an nfusion or neosat?

yes, this device will allow the receiver to run by IKS and can keep the receiver going when an ECM hits. (read up on Nfusion and Neosat for more IKS information)

do i need to be constantly online?

If your bin file goes down, the dongle uses the internet connection to keep running, so depending on the application you might need to have it constantly online, or just when the bin file goes down from an ECM

What receivers currently offer a dongle?

as of today April 30, 2008 -

C00lsat
Captain
Sonysat KBox
Ivision/Visionsat IV200 and IV300
Homesat

New Info added May 1st

Is there a wireless solution?

Yes, you can use a few different options, but all include buying a separate adapter. see this list from nfusion discussions, all of these devices will work with a dongle just the same.

List of working bridges for wireless:

Nfusion: List of Capable Working Bridges
This is the complete list of wireless bridges that you can buy for your Nfusion to allow it to connect to the internet *(constantly updated)

Need A Wireless Router

- WGPS606 Netgear Wireless Print Server


Capable with Any Router (wired or wireless, does not require a wireless connection)

- SLINKLINK POWERLINE ETHERNET BRIDGE (very good product)
- XE102 Netgear Wireless Bridge
- Netgear WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge
- Logitech Play Link Wireless Extension
- 85Mbps High Speed HomePlug Ethernet Adapters
- Linksys Game Adapter: WGA54G ver 2
 

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Webster's New Millennium Dictionary of English
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Main Entry: dongle, to dongle
Part of Speech: v. intr.
Definition: to rub your testicIes in a playful manner. I dongle when I'm bored...



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Caution!!! Do not Dongle all day....There may be ill effects..i.e.:
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