Internet connectivity options?

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I am in the process of moving to OTA with Tivo to save money. I have a DECA box that is connected on an unused cable outlet in my basement that provides Internet connectivity to my HR24s. I would like to use that outlet for the first Tivo I am setting up to confirm reliability for the wife. My question is whether there is another way to connect the HR24s to the internet without using a DECA box. Both HR24s have ethernet connections available where they are located. Could I just plug them into my home network that way, or would that break the Whole Home functionality? Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
Ted

 

[ncted]

Looks like I only lose on-demand-type services if the DECA is not plugged into my home network. Will D* charge me a fee like E* if my receivers do not check in?

 

[SA Holly Springs GA]

Looks like I only lose on-demand-type services if the DECA is not plugged into my home network. Will D* charge me a fee like E* if my receivers do not check in?

No fee whether you use it or not

You can take a Swm 2 way and put behind one of the HRs. One line going to HR and one to deca. Don't plug cat5 directly into back of rcvr. It will disable Whole home.

 

[ncted]

OK. Thanks. I will just leave the DECA disconnected and see if I miss it at all.

-Ted