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I just upgraded from HR24 to HR44 with a mini Genie for the BR. A DirecTV Tech did the upgrade a few days ago . The ethernet is connected to the Whole House System through a Connected Home Adapter . Ethernet is via Cat 6 cable from my Linksys E4200 Router via a switch . HR44 is accessing the Internet ie I can access youtube , pandora etc.

I have the following problems:

a)When I try to view Live TV from my laptop, the app keeps checking for a connection .

b) When I tried to view photos using HR44 Menu/Other/Photos and Music, HR44 cannot connect to the computers and media servers even though they are listed.

I checked HR44 network status and it shows Ethernet not connected . But how can this be if I can access Youtube in HR44? When I press on the "Dash" button on the Remote it says Intenet connected .

It seems to me that although I get internet access ,HR 44 is not connected to my home network . All other computers, laptops , etc are in Workgroup . Yes I am running Win8.1 and Win 7 OS .

In Windows Explorer , HR 44 is listed under Other Devices like Roku, WDTV Live, Panasonic TV etc

I have not rebooted the HR44 since installation a few days ago because it takes quite a long time to repopulate the Guide and Apps. I have also not tried to power cycle the Connected home adapter

What can I do to fix this situation ? ie how can I get HR44 to recognize my Home Network ?

Suggestions please ?

Should I get the DirecTV tech back up here since since this is less than a week since upgrade.
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I am surprised that the squeeze box Media server does work with Directv .I it is a DLNA compatible device after all.
I find it strange that only one computer is detected by HR44 . My Tablet and other win 7 are not detected at all.

However the Menu/extras/**** is very iffy. Now I can't connect again .

I think I might just give up on it because when I listen to music I use Squeezebox and when I watch videos I just use WDTV
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Guys , I simplified my connection by eliminating the Connected Home Adapter and connected the Ethernet cable directly to HR44. After turning on HR44 , everything works fine. I didn't even have to make a new connection . The status showed the same IP as assigned previously when I had the DECA Adapter in the system.

The interesting thing is now the warnings "Ethernet not connected " is replaced by "Ethernet connected". I believe that statement pertains to not using the Ethernet connection directly into HR44. So when the DECA Adapter is used , HR44 does not see the ethernet connection . This is a very confusing warning. So Poster #2 is correct in that its working as its supposed and one should disregard the " ethernet not connected warning" when a DECA is used .

However the HR 44 still cannot connect to my computer . For a while it did yesterday, now its gone ...not sure why . I was hoping a direct connection would solve it .
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Guys , I simplified my connection by eliminating the Connected Home Adapter and connected the Ethernet cable directly to HR44. After turning on HR44 , everything works fine. I didn't even have to make a new connection . The status showed the same IP as assigned previously when I had the DECA Adapter in the system.

The interesting thing is now the warnings "Ethernet not connected " is replaced by "Ethernet connected". I believe that statement pertains to not using the Ethernet connection directly into HR44. So when the DECA Adapter is used , HR44 does not see the ethernet connection . This is a very confusing warning. So Poster #2 is correct in that its working as its supposed and one should disregard the " ethernet not connected warning" when a DECA is used .

However the HR 44 still cannot connect to my computer . For a while it did yesterday, now its gone ...not sure why . I was hoping a direct connection would solve it .
I reiterate all of my previous posts...

Do a search on media share for more information.

And btw just because you think everything is working fine doesn't mean it is. I can't say we don't support direct ethernet connections or that media share is a scrapped project any other ways.

And by we I guess I should clarify that I am an employee of directv. So I speak with direct knowledge.

Lastly the media share feature is using the 44 as a dlna extender not a server... so it is only able to read from devices that send a signal it can understand. As of now.. NOTHING is officially supported by directv. But serviio has a profile that can support directv hddvrs.
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I have streamed many times with Chrome...
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I reiterate all of my previous posts...

Do a search on media share for more information.

And btw just because you think everything is working fine doesn't mean it is. I can't say we don't support direct ethernet connections or that media share is a scrapped project any other ways.

And by we I guess I should clarify that I am an employee of directv. So I speak with direct knowledge.

Lastly the media share feature is using the 44 as a dlna extender not a server... so it is only able to read from devices that send a signal it can understand. As of now.. NOTHING is officially supported by directv. But serviio has a profile that can support directv hddvrs.

I dont expect the HR44 to act as DLNA server . But it should connect to DLNA servers like the Logitech Music server in my system .BTW for about 1/2 hr it did work. Now its gone again. oh well . Its not a big issue for me .
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Who says dinner or lunch has to be the only good meals of the day?

Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.
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Bacon, eggs, hash browns and toast. Coffee.
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Wound up at the Waffle House this morning. Got the two egg breakfast with coffee.

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Speaking of waffles, I'm going to put my mini waffle iron on stove so I'll remember to make waffles in the morning... Had some last week, been awhile.
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Dos cackleberrys over easy on top of 2 corned beef hash patties fried in skillet... Chocolate milk.
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Cold morning today, only 32 degrees. Fired up the oven and made cinnamon rolls (from a tube) and a pot of coffee.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Somewhere - Barbra Streisand
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Continuing the Kilauea thread in the Pub here. Perhaps the Iceland one too next time there's remarkable activity.

Currently there is precursory lava flowing into the crater, leading to the next episode that'll probably start within the next day.

You can see the pace of inflation / deflation here. It serves as the primary predictor for when the expect the eruptions, which coincide w/ inflation turning into significant deflation and last for several hours on average with significant fountaining.



View: https://youtu.be/Uecu2seh4b4


Wife and I like the AfarTV feeds, for the discussion along w/ them, though they're otherwise just mirrors of the official USGS feeds.


View: https://youtu.be/iws3rh5vLAQ
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Oooo, quite the show now. All three vents have doming and overflows. The cone that built up around the North vent lost its upper quarter at 02:50 Oct 17 and is now spewing lava at a healthy rate. Don't know if I would say it's a fountain, but it's close.


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edit: The USGS has called the official start of Episode 55 as starting at 03:19 HST Oct 17, 2026:

Alert Level: WATCH, Color Code: ORANGE 2026-10-17 13:43:56 UTC
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)

Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3:43 AM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2026/H488
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii

Summary: Episode 55 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.

Volcanic Activity:
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.

Fountain heights are relatively low at about 100-150 feet (30-45 m), and it is not clear whether this episode will evolve to the same heights as previous episodes. Continuous overflows from the vents began yesterday, October 16, just before 6 a.m. HST and transitioned into episode 55 fountains at 3:19 a.m. HST this morning. The current forecast is for winds are blowing from the north-northeast direction, which suggests that volcanic gas emissions and volcanic material may be distributed to the south-southwest direction from Halemaʻumaʻu.
  • All eruptive vents and lava flows are confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Tephra fall from volcanic ash clouds is greatest within 3 miles (5 km) of the vents, lighter ash and Pele's Hair may stay suspended for large distances from the vents.
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Kīlauea seems to be returning to the "normal" eruption script, impressive fountaining from the North Vent. For once, the V2 Cam has the best overall shot:
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The lava flows have covered a good portion of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor.
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Since the Reds have there thread we should too!

Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma
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Come September (1961)
Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida with Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin
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Simple, charming. Entire premise is quite silly but Cary Grant carries it across the line in good fashion.
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Since it was already "paid" for, I spent the two hours of my time watching the John Cena action movie on Apple TV, "Matchbox The Movie" even though the reviews were brutal. It was better than I expected, so I didn't feel like I had wasted an afternoon watching it. But it felt like another "Reacher"/"Neghley"/"Mission: Impossible"/"Fast & Furious" crash and blow stuff up with lots of automatic gunfire mixed in movie featuring covert CIA operatives.

I don't think we'll get a follow-up movie from this. I expect Mattel will have other toy lines to exploit.
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Anyone making their own breakfast sausage? I've recently been trying different recipes, found some I like, some I've modified...
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Bob Evans Sage.
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Bob Evans Sage.
I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
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Swaggerty's isn't too bad, sausage prices are lower per lb than making my own from pork butts right now so I've been buying JC Potter or Owen lately.
(Swaggerty's at Sam's is pre cut, I usually partially freeze the rolls and cut with my slicer and vacuum seal on parchment paper)
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I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
amazon maybe :what
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I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
owens on amazon is 54.99 for a 4 pk 16 oz a sausage. i feel that's kind of steep!!!
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Swaggerty's isn't too bad, sausage prices are lower per lb than making my own from pork butts right now so I've been buying JC Potter or Owen lately.
(Swaggerty's at Sam's is pre cut, I usually partially freeze the rolls and cut with my slicer and vacuum seal on parchment paper)
id'e rather make my own vs store bought.
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owens on amazon is 54.99 for a 4 pk 16 oz a sausage. i feel that's kind of steep!!!
Especially when I can get a two pound roll of Jimmy Dean from Sam's Club for $7.38.
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They run Owens at $3.99 for lb and $7.99 a couple times a month at some grocery stores here, I actually was wrong, just checked a pork sirloin roast it was $1.99 a lb. (cooked it yesterday so pack was in trash)
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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
Tony as the director.🙄
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Tony as the director.🙄
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
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No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
I'm curious how they are going to implement Tony into Origins (If they do) ...
Tony was introduced to Gibbs and the team, on NCIS, which makes it the Mothership side of things, he worked in Baltimore prior to NCIS, NO mention when they met that anyone had known one another ...