FAQ
TL;DR: "You do not need internet connection." Direct Ethernet supports 2 decoders; keep both on the same LAN. For CP Multiroom users asking how to stop running with cards, this explains today’s working setups. [Elektroda, pasikonik5, post #17709843]
Why it matters: CP Multiroom subscribers can cut card-shuffling, avoid outages, and set up LAN-based pairing correctly.
Quick Facts
- Both decoders must be on the same local network/subnet (same IP addressing); Internet is not required. [Elektroda, netTv, post #17368590]
- EVOBOX LITE adds automatic authorization with the main decoder; no card translation required. [Elektroda, pasikonik5, post #17376958]
- Direct Ethernet linking works, but only for two decoders; set addresses manually. [Elektroda, pasikonik5, post #17709843]
- With a twin (dual) LNB, either cable can feed any decoder; cable order is irrelevant. [Elektroda, griseg, post #17349094]
Do I still have to run with cards on CP Multiroom?
Yes. On card-based CP Multiroom, the additional decoder periodically asks for the main decoder’s card. Users report it happening “from time to time.” Swapping the card remains the designed workflow for those models. [Elektroda, griseg, post #17349094]
Can I carry the sub-decoder to another room instead of swapping the card?
You could move the sub-decoder, but carrying the card is simpler. “Connecting to the antenna does not matter.” A twin LNB lets any cable feed any decoder. So, swap the card instead of moving hardware and cabling. [Elektroda, griseg, post #17349094]
Will EVOBOX LITE remove card swapping with automatic authorization?
Yes. EVOBOX LITE adds automatic authorization with the main decoder. No card translation is required once paired. That removes the card shuffle on those boxes. [Elektroda, pasikonik5, post #17376958]
Do I need Internet access, or only a home network?
You do not need Internet access. “No internet only home network.” A local router or switch that creates a LAN is enough. Internet service is optional for authorization between decoders. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #17399932]
What does “home LAN” mean for CP Multiroom?
Both decoders must be on the same local network and IP addressing. Connect them to one router or switch so they share a subnet. That proximity enables authorization between the main and sub-decoder. [Elektroda, netTv, post #17368590]
Can I pair decoders across countries over the Internet?
No. Authorization expects both decoders on the same local network. Placing them in different locations breaks that requirement. Keep them on one LAN and IP subnet at home. [Elektroda, netTv, post #17368590]
How do I directly connect two decoders without a router?
Yes, you can link them directly with Ethernet. Limit is two decoders in this mode.
How-To:
- Connect an Ethernet cable between both decoders’ LAN ports.
- Set static IP addresses on the same subnet on each decoder.
- Restart both devices to let authorization complete.
“You do not need internet connection” for this to work. [Elektroda, pasikonik5, post #17709843]
Does it matter which LNB cable feeds which decoder?
No. With a twin LNB, cable order does not matter. “Connecting to the antenna does not matter.” Either output can feed any decoder independently. [Elektroda, griseg, post #17349094]
How many decoders can I link when I skip the router?
Two. A direct Ethernet link supports only two decoders. Use a router or switch for broader home networking. [Elektroda, pasikonik5, post #17709843]
Will Cyfrowy Polsat provide a router, or must I buy one?
They do not include a router. “They do not give only sell.” Any basic router that creates a home LAN will work. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #17399932]
Does EVOBOX LITE support Wi‑Fi multiroom?
Yes. “Yes, this decoder will have a wireless multiroom.” That means it can authorize over your home Wi‑Fi. [Elektroda, netTv, post #17398634]
Why does my sub-decoder suddenly ask for the main card again?
Periodic authorization checks trigger this on card-based setups. Users report the sub-decoder asks for the main card “from time to time.” Insert the main card to reauthorize, then return it as needed. [Elektroda, griseg, post #17349094]
Does CP require both decoders to be together in one home?
Yes. “Polsat must be sure that both decoders are together.” The system enforces proximity by requiring same-network authorization. Keep both units on one home LAN. [Elektroda, griseg, post #17350879]
Can a VPN make remote multiroom work?
A user suggested a VPN to emulate one local network. “Theoretically the viewers decode.” This remains an unverified workaround and may not be reliable. [Elektroda, xaydestroyer, post #17687410]
