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Anyone know how to switch from DHCP to a fixed IP setting? I wish to use my own preferred IP address to keep in line with all other stuff I have on my LAN. Everything else I have allows this but the 1000S network menu seems to be stuck on ‘automatic’.
Further to this, is there a ‘secret’ menu accessible similar to the Foxsat HDR?
Thanks
Barry
The best way to do this is to make an address reservation on the routers DHCP service.
1, It ensures you do it correctly.
2. It will use the DNS servers obtained from your ISP (which can change).
The HDR-1000S will let you setup a static address if DHCP fails to get an ip address. see the faq’s
Thanks Repassac, didn’t know of the FAQs.
Seems rather an ominous way to do it though, and I am reluctant to mess with my router as I have lots of devices connected to it. Afraid of b*ggering up the lot.
Seems this box is very limited in customisation options.
Bit disappointed with it so far. Expected it to be more ‘advanced’ than the Foxsat HDR but it seems it is just trying to emulate the Skybox in it’s user-approach.
I think the approach is to reduce useless support calls for:
1. Wrongly set fixed ip settings. I have just got a new router and my PVR does not work because the new router is on a different subnet. Plus of course ISP’s changing the name server ip. e.g. using a different one for new fiber connections.
2. The single function remote to avoid all the people who press another button and think the remote has packed up.
Just remove the network lead and it will let you set it.
Never thought of that!
Cheers.
Barry.
Hi
First Post here. Hope you can help. I unplugged my network cable on my HDR1000S as suggested by REPASSAC but am still unable to manually set up my connection. Any Ideas?
Thanks
Brendan
Either wait or turn off your DHCP server and it will be offered. Why do you want to? – It is a far better idea to make an address reservation in the advanced settings of your router.
Thanks Repassac Ive been told that my Cisco Router supplied by my provider UPC in Dublin will not accept changes though I have not tried it myself. The reason I want to change is so I can receive BBC Iplayer via a proxy. Ill try what you say and let you know. again thanks for taking the time to answer. Much appreciated.
Brendan
Melkot – 3 minutes ago »
Thanks Repassac Ive been told that my Cisco Router supplied by my provider UPC in Dublin will not accept changes though I have not tried it myself. The reason I want to change is so I can receive BBC Iplayer via a proxy. Ill try what you say and let you know. again thanks for taking the time to answer. Much appreciated.
Brendan
There is no way you can set it up to use a proxy. A VPN is possible (but tricky and requires extra kit.
I may be using the wrong term in Proxy. I am not a tech guy, I am using Unblock-US.com and it works on all my other devices Ipad Laptop and even an earlier Foxsat. As you no doubt know ITV and 4OD are not “Geo Specific” but I can use the Iplayer, which is, on all my other devices.
Brendan
It is a DNS based solution, with a automatic proxy like backend solution (I would guess just for specific URLs).
There is currently a problem is setting custom DNS’s on the HDR-1000S (I expect it will be resolved soon), I would take a look at making settings on the router – It is quite rare for an ISP to lock the settings down with custom firmware but it is possible.
Hi Repassac
I changed the DNS settings at the router as you suggested and lo and behold it works perfectly. As I told you a friend had be quite adamant that the UPC company would not allow this. Thank you for your advice. I should have listened to you earlier.
Brendan
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