

It also has external IR blasters that can be positioned in front of the set-top box if the internal IR blaster isn't effective. During setup, it asks you to select the brand and model of your set-top box, which then allows the Vulkano Flow to control your set-top box through its built-in infrared (IR) blaster. Using this software, you can connect to the Vulkano, give it a name and password (which is what is used to log in to the Vulkano remotely), and you can watch and record live TV.
#Vulkano player software
Setting up the Vulkano Flow is a matter of downloading the latest Vulkano software from the vendor's Web site, which is needed to detect the Vulkano Flow on your network.

Initially, an Ethernet cable is required to connect the device to your network and set it up (including adding the wireless settings) you can either leave the cable plugged in and use Ethernet, or you unplug it and use Wi-Fi. However, there is no way to select which connection you want through software. You can switch inputs through the Vulkano's software, which allows you to hook up two devices to its available input ports and view them both separately.Ī Gigabit Ethernet connection and 802.11n wireless networking are built in to the unit and you can use either of these to distribute the digital TV signal from your set-top box to your computers or mobile devices. This means you'll also need to connect analogue audio cables. It's not an ultra-modern device and this is indicated by its lack of HDMI support - it requires an analogue connection from a set-top box, either through Component or Composite connections. The Vulkano Flow is a sleek-looking device that needs to be connected to a set-top box in order to distribute a digital TV signal across your home network, and even over the Internet.
