Sling Media Support - General troubleshooting while you're away from home

It can be hard to troubleshoot Slingbox problems when you're not at home. Some examples of why:

You can't check the connections on your Slingbox, such as the AV device or IR Blaster cables
You can't see if any Slingbox lights are blinking
You can't check your computer's firewall software
You can't check your router settings or configuration
You can't check your home Internet service to see if it's okay
You can't check your satellite or cable service to see if it's working
You can't press the reset button on the back of your Slingbox if you need to

For the majority of troubleshooting-related issues, it's essential that you be home (or able to work with someone who's home). However, even if you're away, there are some things that you can take care of. Take a look here:

Things you can deal with while away from home

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