HD DVR and Wireless

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dmaffeo

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Sep 12, 2007

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• Sep 24, 2008

• #1

Are there any recommendations for connecting my new HD DVR to my Wireless network for on Demand and other features?

Thanks!

 

Bob Nielsen

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• Sep 24, 2008

• #2

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).

 

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Phoenix1

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• Sep 24, 2008

• #3

Powerline is a better and cheaper option.

 

goober22

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• Sep 24, 2008

• #4

I don'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).

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.)

 

charper1

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• Sep 24, 2008

• #5

goober22 said:

I don'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).

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.)

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Agreed! I actually prefer the extra cost of router/switche and fishing CAT6 to needed walls.

 

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dmaffeo

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• Sep 25, 2008

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Thanks All!

 

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MOGIL

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• Oct 26, 2008

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whats up yall im a tech out of pa and i bought the wireless net adapters from dtv and all it does is tweaks ( ?:"><) 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 "N" but still the same

 

endswell

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• Oct 27, 2008

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charper1 said:

Agreed! I actually prefer the extra cost of router/switche and fishing CAT6 to needed walls.

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Is Cat 5e adequate for this?

Thanks!

 

NutFlush920

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Sep 20, 2007

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• Oct 27, 2008

• #9

endswell said:

Is Cat 5e adequate for this?

Thanks!

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Cat 5e cable is perfect. That'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.