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hotngui
New Contributor
4 years ago

Can the wireless contour box work when your Panoramic router is in bridge mode?

I got a new contour wireless box because I was told it would work, but it does not work when I put the Panoramic router in bridge mode. I can watch recorded shows and see the Guide, but live tv does ...
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bearone2
Contributor III
4 years ago

doesn't bridge mode eliminate wifi with pano unit??

  • Bruce's avatar
    Bruce
    Honored Contributor III
    4 years ago

    LAN WiFi, yes, although its hotspot may still work.

    • hotngui's avatar
      hotngui
      New Contributor
      4 years ago

      Yes, but my ASUS router has wifi and I set the wireless contour box to use my wifi network. I know that part is working because I can play recorded videos, see the guide, and access the various apps bundled with the box.

      Yes, the hotspot works when in bridge mode. I turned it back on to see if that made a difference to my problem per chance but no joy. Still cannot access live TV.

      • Andrew_Wees's avatar
        Andrew_Wees
        Contributor III
        4 years ago

        cox must use special firmware to protect the wireless video streams that’s why you need the panoramic gateway