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The information provided here is Theoretical and we have never tested this out ourselves. It is provided for research purposes only. If you are aware of anyone abusing any equipment mentioned here using it to infringe on copyright holder broadcasts then you should report that person to the authorities. Whether or not it is legal for you to use any techniques to receive broadcasts that you are a paid subscriber for with mentioned equipment is subject to the laws of your local government. IKS Technology Progression:* '''iHub''': already phased out* '''Newlink''': replacement to iHub, probably near end of life* '''SVLan''': successor to Newlink and iHub, currently being supported by the major vendors.== SV Lan upgrade for the IHub ==You won't need to worry about this unless you have been using an IHub, or Newlink, and now wish to upgrade to SVLan. The SV Lan upgrade is a serial number that is emailed to you. You can use SVLan to get on Akai Japan's Premium Public Server for a total cost of about $40.00.== Buying a new SVLan Adapter ==A new SV Lan adapter already includes the serial number on it's silver sticker and runs about $60.00 on coolsatellite.com .If you buy one of several new FTA receivers on coolsatellite.com it will include a SV Lan adapter with serial.The [[Sonicview SV-360 Premier]] is a low cost FTA receiver that works well with SV Lan.* [http://coolsatellite.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypag%20e.tpl&product_id=88&category_id=27&option=com_virt%20uemart&Itemid=53 Cool Satellite Sonicview 360 Premier and Elite including SVLan]1. The Hardware: The hardware is the LAN adapter for the receiver and it is IDENTICAL for the adapters sold as iHub, NewLink or the current SVLAN. You MUST have one of these adapter to enable your receiver to connect to a server.being revised === sv lan setup troubleshooting === Q: Where is the IP Config (IPCONFIG) setting option in setup menu? A: Hit menu then ok on installation and it is the last one in the list under Version information == IKS Server Type, Public vs Private == * Public server: free to all receiver users* Public pay server: anyone can join for a price* Private server: small group, not listed on a search, only members know (you won't find them)2. The Software: The software that runs on the LAN Adapter, the FIRMWARE, is what actually makes the LAN adapter act as an iHub, NewLink or SVLAN.== Files and Updates ==Instructions:* <del>[http://www.ftaforall.biz/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=114 FTAFORALL.net Files Section, FTA Receivers]</del>:* <del>[http://www.ftaforall.biz/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=427 WizHub and Lan - Akai Japan Group]</del>* <del>[http://www.myfreeneeds.com/forums/f813/#axzz1PkuFDyji MyFreeNeeds, Sub-Forums: SVLan/WizHub Files]</del># LAN Adapter (whatever firmware, iHub/Newlink/SVLAN). As Kareen said, if you buy an adapter now, it is sold under the name SVLAN because it's already at SVLAN firmware level, so you can skip Step 2 below.: [http://www.ftaforall.us/forums/index.php FREE FOR ALL - The Free-for-All Community]# Update LAN adapter firmware to latest SVLAN Level v4.8 (performed via receiver file found here in the Files Section > SV-LAN):* [http://www.ftaforall.us/forums/showthread.php?t=103805 SV Lan Name Change to WizHub! (short for Wiznet Hub)]# Purchase either::* [http://www.ftaforall.us/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=427 WizHub/ Lan files]*# SVLAN a Serial Number via internet seller to enable access Akai Public Server -or-*# b) Access to a 3rd Party Public ServerE Enter SN and/or other provided information into your receiver IPCONFIG section.[[Category:FTA]]