TiVo Series2 DT, Features Manual

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Introduction to Home Networks
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Choosing Wireless or Wired (Ethernet)
You can connect your Series2 DVR to your home network using either a
wireless or wired (Ethernet) connection. Here are some notes to help you
decide which approach you want to use.
• Wireless. Connecting your DVR wirelessly may be more convenient
because you do not have to run a cable from your DVR to another
device. However, wireless networks are typically more expensive and
slower than Ethernet networks, and may be subject to interference from
appliances such as microwaves and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. To
connect wirelessly, you must have a wireless access point or wireless
router on your home network. On most home networks, the wireless
access point is part of an integrated hub/router and home gateway.
• Wired (Ethernet). Ethernet connections are generally faster, less
expensive, more reliable and less susceptible to interference than
wireless networks. Using Multi-Room Viewing to transfer a program is
quicker over wired (Ethernet) than it would be over a wireless
connection.
Connecting to a Home Network
• To connect a Series2 DVR to a home network wirelessly, see
“Connecting to a Home Network Using a Wireless Network Adapter”
on page 13.
• To connect a Series2 DVR to a wired (Ethernet) network, see
“Connecting to a Home Network Using Wired (Ethernet)” on page 14.
• To create a wireless peer-to-peer network between two Series2 DVRs,
see “Connecting Two Series2 DVRs for Multi-Room Viewing” on page
22.
A Wireless USB network adapter
(yours may look different)
An Ethernet USB network adapter
(yours may look different)
Do not use the CDs that are
included with your network adapters
to set up your TiVo Series2 DVRs.
These CDs are intended to load drivers
and network adapter software on your
personal computer. You can put the
CDs away for safe keeping.
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