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When is BISS used.
I looked at the BISS menu on my TM-5400CI+ and it appears to always be "OFF" when viewed no matter what channel is selected (even when a key is present for that provider).
How is it turned on, is it of any use? for general use that is.
I don't understand what it is for....I got the following from Wikipedia
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Basic Interoperable Scrambling System, usually known as BISS, is a satellite signal scrambling system developed by the European Broadcasting Union and a consortium of hardware manufacturers.
Prior to its development, "ad-hoc" or "Occasional Use" satellite news feeds were transmitted without any encryption. This allowed anyone with the correct equipment to view the program material. Using BISS the transmission is protected by a 12 digit "session key" that is agreed by the transmitting and receiving parties prior to transmission. The key is entered into both the encoder and decoder , this key then forms part of the encryption of the digital TV signal and only receivers with the correct key will decrypt the signal. The system, however, is insecure.
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I have spent several hours scanning thro' forum's but found no explanation for the use of the BISS menu, other than how to access it and put in keys....
That sounds like a whinge, its not intended to be, everyone is very helpfull, BUT I am curious
Chris
I looked at the BISS menu on my TM-5400CI+ and it appears to always be "OFF" when viewed no matter what channel is selected (even when a key is present for that provider).
How is it turned on, is it of any use? for general use that is.
I don't understand what it is for....I got the following from Wikipedia
"
Basic Interoperable Scrambling System, usually known as BISS, is a satellite signal scrambling system developed by the European Broadcasting Union and a consortium of hardware manufacturers.
Prior to its development, "ad-hoc" or "Occasional Use" satellite news feeds were transmitted without any encryption. This allowed anyone with the correct equipment to view the program material. Using BISS the transmission is protected by a 12 digit "session key" that is agreed by the transmitting and receiving parties prior to transmission. The key is entered into both the encoder and decoder , this key then forms part of the encryption of the digital TV signal and only receivers with the correct key will decrypt the signal. The system, however, is insecure.
"
I have spent several hours scanning thro' forum's but found no explanation for the use of the BISS menu, other than how to access it and put in keys....
That sounds like a whinge, its not intended to be, everyone is very helpfull, BUT I am curious
Chris