the German shopping channel AllesfürsHandy on Astra 1H 19.2° tp 92, 12.246GHz/V, 27500, FEC 3/4) pictures and sound will be 'stuttery' if available at all. You could, in theory, stream live TV programmes, although limited network bandwidth (which starts with the restricted upload speeds of domestic broadband connections) means that unless the TV channel in question has a very low bitrate (e.g. That means you can remotely-select channels, set the timer to record programmes you've forgotten about in your hurry to get to the airport and even download recordings. With appropriate network configuration, its web interface can be accessed from any web browser on any internet-connected computer anywhere in the world. If your Linux receiver is connected to a broadbanded home network, then fascinating opportunities become possible – ones that knock even Sky+ into a cocked hat. Project 1: Connect to your receiver from anywhere in the world A personal computer, also connected to your network (for streaming and FTP).An Ethernet cable of sufficient length to connect your Linux-powered receiver to the.A home network based around a router or hub with a broadband internet connection.Yet in most other respects they are similar.īefore you start, here's what you'll need Many of the third-party firmwares are supplied with various CAM emulations that aren't included with Enigma, presumably for legal reasons. The web interface and FTP client seem to be common to all. However, it should be borne in mind that all Linux firmwares offer similar features or can be updated to do so with plug-ins. We'll be making reference in this article to the latest variant (Enigma 2). You'll find them on the various websites and forums that support the receivers. When upgrading to a new firmware it is critically important to choose one that has been 'ported' to your specific receiver – the processor and hardware configurations vary widely. Enigma remains popular and, indeed, has been installed on various non-Dreambox, Linux-based receivers including the ABCom IPBox range, Kathrein UFS10, Relook 400 and Triple Dragon. The default Dreambox firmware is known as 'Enigma', maybe as a nod to version 7.2 of the Red Hat Linux distribution for PCs.