HD DVR and Wireless

[dmaffeo]

<div class="bbWrapper">Are there any recommendations for connecting my new HD DVR to my Wireless network for on Demand and other features? <br /> <br /> Thanks!</div>

 

[Bob Nielsen]

<div class="bbWrapper">You will need a wireless ethernet bridge or wireless gaming adapter (USB wireless adapters will not work). You will need to set it up for your network with a computer before connecting it to the DVR. Other possibilities are an ethernet cable connection or a powerline network adapter (Directv sells these at $50 for a pair; one connects to your router and the other to your DVR).</div>

 

[Phoenix1]

<div class="bbWrapper">Powerline is a better and cheaper option.</div>

 

[goober22]

<div class="bbWrapper">I don&#039;t think I would say powerline is better, but it is cheaper. I have a wireless bridge connected to one of my HD/DVRs and it connects to my wireless router. My other units connect directly thru ethernet cables to the router (best option).<br /> <br /> The bridge is better than a gaming adapter (in my opinion) in that it can connect to a switch/router at the remote point and then to the wireless router. This way I can add even more device (such as a laptop, xbox, etc.)</div>

 

[charper1]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="goober22" data-source="post: 1528505" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/xen/goto/post?id=1528505" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1528505">goober22 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I don&#039;t think I would say powerline is better, but it is cheaper. I have a wireless bridge connected to one of my HD/DVRs and it connects to my wireless router. My other units connect directly thru ethernet cables to the router (best option).<br /> <br /> The bridge is better than a gaming adapter (in my opinion) in that it can connect to a switch/router at the remote point and then to the wireless router. This way I can add even more device (such as a laptop, xbox, etc.) </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Agreed! I actually prefer the extra cost of router/switche and fishing CAT6 to needed walls.</div>

 

[dmaffeo]

<div class="bbWrapper">Thanks All!</div>

 

[MOGIL]

<div class="bbWrapper">whats up yall im a tech out of pa and i bought the wireless net adapters from dtv and all it does is tweaks ( ?:&quot;&gt;&lt;) my internet .. i tried the wireless bridge that the 360 is on and nothing.. when i disconnect the adapter and reset every thing all is fine .. i even updated my wi router to a &quot;N&quot; but still the same</div>

 

[endswell]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="charper1" data-source="post: 1528792" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/xen/goto/post?id=1528792" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1528792">charper1 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Agreed! I actually prefer the extra cost of router/switche and fishing CAT6 to needed walls. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Is Cat 5e adequate for this?<br /> <br /> Thanks!</div>

 

[NutFlush920]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="endswell" data-source="post: 1567521" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/xen/goto/post?id=1567521" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1567521">endswell said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Is Cat 5e adequate for this?<br /> <br /> Thanks! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote> <br /> Cat 5e cable is perfect. That&#039;s what I have run to every room of my home. Cat 6 is overpriced right now in my opinion and not worth the extra money.</div>