help with internet tv box

[memphis77]

i recently purchased stellar internet tv box and i'm happy with it my problem is i only have 1 internet jack in the house and i would like
to know how i can split the internet connection to run my pc and my tv at same time - example my kids on the computer and me watching tv at same time . is this possible and what do i need to do this ? thank you in advance , also will it mean that i have to see what they are watching at sime time as i viw tv ?

[memphis77]

--- here is a pic of the box .

[usually_quiet]

If you do not already have one, you need a router. Most have 4 LAN ports for connecting other devices. If you do have a router but there is only one LAN connection, then you need a switch or a different router. Also, it is possible that when you connect both your TV box and a PC, you will find that you need to upgrade your Internet service so both of you can use the Internet at the same time.

[jagabo]

That box appears to have wireless networking --802.11b/g/n. You could just get a wireless adapter for the PC. You might have to enable wireless networking on the box -- usually via a browser connected to the ethernet port. Once it's configured you don't need the computer attached to the ethernet port any more the computer can use wireless.

[usually_quiet]

Yes, wireless networking is another option worth investigating. In addition to needing wireless adapters for PCs, the router must have wireless capability. The main advantage of wired networking is that it can provide higher data transfer speeds, if it turns out that wireless doesn't work well enough for watching HD video or gaming.

[memphis77]

If you do not already have one, you need a router. Most have 4 LAN ports for connecting other devices. If you do have a router but there is only one LAN connection, then you need a switch or a different router. Also, it is possible that when you connect both your TV box and a PC, you will find that you need to upgrade your Internet service so both of you can use the Internet at the same time.

thank you very much usuallyquiet - it worked out great really appreciate the help -this is a great forum with very helpful/kind members like you .

[memphis77]

That box appears to have wireless networking --802.11b/g/n. You could just get a wireless adapter for the PC. You might have to enable wireless networking on the box -- usually via a browser connected to the ethernet port. Once it's configured you don't need the computer attached to the ethernet port any more the computer can use wireless.

thnx very much jagaboi - really appreciated.

[jagabo]

So, what did you end up doing?

[memphis77]

So, what did you end up doing?

i ended up buying a router with 4 ports and running a long ethernet cord and it worked out great - i was wondering are these devices legal ?
thanx again jagabo appreciate it

[LMotlow]

Of course they are.

[memphis77]

Of course they are.

i wasn't sure as someone told me there are certain programs/stations you have to pay for like KODI genesis movies that i
have already included - all i can say is they r awsummm thumbs up

[usually_quiet]

The TV boxes are legal. Some of the add-ons available for Kodi/XBMC are not. For example, discussions related to the Genesis add-on are blacklisted on Kodi's forums, so my guess is that it facilitates downloading warez or does something else that violates Kodi's piracy policy.

[memphis77]

The TV boxes are legal. Some of the add-ons available for Kodi/XBMC are not. For example, discussions related to the Genesis add-on are blacklisted on Kodi's forums, so my guess is that it facilitates downloading warez or does something else that violates Kodi's piracy policy.

ok thanx m8 - i have so many channells like genesiss -phoenix etc... i just wasn't sure are we allowed 2 talk bout these here in this forum ??

[usually_quiet]

The TV boxes are legal. Some of the add-ons available for Kodi/XBMC are not. For example, discussions related to the Genesis add-on are blacklisted on Kodi's forums, so my guess is that it facilitates downloading warez or does something else that violates Kodi's piracy policy.

ok thanx m8 - i have so many channells like genesiss -phoenix etc... i just wasn't sure are we allowed 2 talk bout these here in this forum ??

No, we are also not allowed to talk about how to obtain warez. Read VideoHelp's rules. There is a link to them at the top of the page for this thread.

[memphis77]

The TV boxes are legal. Some of the add-ons available for Kodi/XBMC are not. For example, discussions related to the Genesis add-on are blacklisted on Kodi's forums, so my guess is that it facilitates downloading warez or does something else that violates Kodi's piracy policy.

ok thanx m8 - i have so many channells like genesiss -phoenix etc... i just wasn't sure are we allowed 2 talk bout these here in this forum ??

No, we are also not allowed to talk about how to obtain warez. Read VideoHelp's rules. There is a link to them at the top of the page for this thread.

where

[usually_quiet]

https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/72386-Forum-rules-Acceptable-Use-Policy-(AUP)? One of the rules is "Do NOT provide information on how to obtain warez"

[Krispy Kritter]

I've not used it, but it appears to "stream" content from the "internet", which likely means it's simply using torrents. We all know what happens with those using torrents, even people that think/thought they were safe using an app like popcorn hour ( http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Studio-Hunting-11-Popcorn-TimeUsing-Comcast-Customers-134863 ).