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Attention
There is a new section in the Wiki named Problems and Solutions to hopefully improve the chance you finding a solution to problems you might encounter. As a consequence some content of the Tips and Tweaks section has moved over to this new section. Also both sections have been alphabetized, we hope this helps and improves the readability of the content.
Contents
OpenPLi - Installation and configuration:
• Supported receivers
Overview of all supported receivers and how to flash a your receiver. Also there is a comparison table were many receivers are listed and are compared right down to component level, so you can make an easier choice if you want to buy one. Also there is a special table that gives the power consumption of many receivers.
• OpenPLi installation
Here will be explained how to install OpenPLi on your receiver, various methods are explained and below are the various links that you might need. The link to the what, how and why to backup is recommended.
• Backup
Before you update, upgrade or change anything it is good to have a backup. Here the plugins "Autobackup" (by default installed) and the "BackupSuite" (has to be installed) are explained.
• Cable settings information
Looking for network ID's, symbolrates and frequency's to scan your cable channels..? Here you can find the information of our cable provider.
• Channel settings for satellite receivers
Channel settings file for various satellites.
Data sharing
• Data_sharing
If you want to share your data like a NAS, OpenPLi receiver, PC (desktop, notebook) or any other medium using NFS, CIFS (SMB/Samba), this is were to look.
• External device support
Here you will find a list of known external devices that are known to work with OpenPLi.
• Softcam Wiki
When you want to look at encrypted channels and not only Free to Air (FTA) you can use a softcam. In this section is explained how to install and use a few.
• Tips and Tweaks
Many useful tips on various stuff on working with OpenPLi, Putty, SSD useful or not, debugging, how to crashlog, etc. etc.
• Problems and Solutions
This section deals with all kind of problems and possible solutions. If you run into a problem using OpenPLi you can take a peak here to find a solution.
OpenPLi - Functions and default plugins
• Hidden functions
Some functions are not easy to find, but can be very helpful, here there are a few.
• HDMI-CEC
This feature can make your devices work better together, so like using one remote to control TV and receiver. Note it is turned off by default
• Hotkey
With this function Hotkeys can be (un)selected to make things easier.
• MountManager
Here the mountmanager is explained. It is used to mount (make) accessible external drives, like with a NAS or (the harddisk of) other receivers. Mounting means associating a storage device to a particular location in the directory tree.
• Plugin browser
If want to extend the functions of OpenPLi you can install plugins from the feed. Remember these plugins are not maintained by OpenPLi, so always backup before installing.
• Fallback remote receiver
This function gives you the option to use the tuners from another OpenPLi receiver, when they are wired or wireless (WiFi) connected. This way you can watch TV when there is no access to satellite or cable or expand your tuners.
• Webif
Information about the Webif (webinterface) and how to access and configure it.
OpenPLi - Information for advanced users
• Knowledge base
Many useful information on various subjects.
