Q: Where can I download the SlingPlayer for Mac?
A: You can find the software on Sling Media’s software download page.
Q: What countries are supported with this software release?
A: This is the US English version of the SlingPlayer for Mac. It has not been localized into International English and does not come pre-installed with UK channel icons.
Q: Is Sling Media looking for feedback from Mac users of this software? If so, how can we provide feedback?
A: We would love to hear your suggestions and enhancement requests for future versions of SlingPlayer for Mac. Fill out the form here to get your ideas to our developers.
Q: Is SlingPlayer for Mac compatible with all versions of the Mac OS? A: SlingPlayer for Mac requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later. Q. Will SlingPlayer work on my PowerPC? What about Intel-based Macintosh computers? A. SlingPlayer for Mac is a Universal Binary application, meaning it runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel-based Macintosh computers. Please check the minimum system requirements on the SlingPlayer for Mac download page for additional hardware specifications.
Q: I have an Airport Express as my wireless access point at home. Will I be able to connect my Slingbox? A: Unfortunately, the Airport Express is just a wireless router without any extra Ethernet ports that can be used to connect your Slingbox to your home network. Apple discusses this limitation of the Airport Express in the Airport Express FAQ knowledge base article.
The best way to work around the situation is to upgrade your router to one that has built in local area network Ethernet ports like an Apple Airport Extreme or other wired or wireless routers offered by Linksys, Belkin or Netgear. One advantage to doing this is that you can then use your Airport Express as a wireless bridge to help connect your Slingbox to your network if your internet connection is far away from your Slingbox while still using it to stream AirTunes.
Alternatively, you can connect your Slingbox to your Airport Express using a wireless bridge. More information on recommended routers and bridges can be found here.
Q: Why hasn’t Sling Media come up with a plan for Airport Express customers knowing full well the number of Mac users that use Airport Express as their sole way of delivering a wireless connection in the home? A: Unfortunately the Slingbox requires a hard-wired connection to the broadband source which cannot be achieved with an Airport Express access point. Apple has more information about this limitation of the Airport Express in this Apple Knowledge Base Article: Airport Express Frequently Asked Questions.
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