Sling Media Router SB260-100 User Manual

Configuring your router

Your router must be configured if you plan to watch your Slingbox 

outside of your local network. To watch your Slingbox remotely, a 

“port” must be opened on your router. Opening a port is often 

called “port forwarding.” When opened, a port allows access to 

a device on your local network (Slingbox) from outside.

There are three ways to set up your router from this screen. 

Choose the one that best fits your needs.

Automatic router setup

Fully-Automatic UPnP works great if you’d rather have the Sling-

Player take care of the router setup for you. Semi-Automatic 

UPnP attempts to use UPnP but gives you the option of assigning 

your own IP address and port number.

Manual router setup

If you select manual, you need to assign an IP address and port 

number that the Slingbox will use. This is an advanced feature, 

and should only be used if you know how to assign these options 

yourself.