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hotngui
New Contributor
3 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

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

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Bruce
Honored Contributor III
3 years ago

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

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    hotngui
    New Contributor
    3 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.

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      Andrew_Wees
      Contributor III
      3 years ago

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

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        Bruce
        Honored Contributor III
        3 years ago

        Protection (DRM) is what I'm thinking as well.  Firmware probably instructs handshake, addressing, encryption, yada-yada...