Astra 9900 HD

[sniper man]

hello

i am new here and i just have one question if you can help me ... i have got a receiver called ASTRA 9900 HD

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my question is:
after i go to "network setup" for adding sharing server data (connection mode, host, port, ID, password,....etc.) and click "yes" to save
do i have to us an application called "Zodiac alpha" that connect PC and receiver to make the sharing work? or does it work directly after entering the server data without the need of this zodiac???

thanks for your help and for any attention you may give me