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It was designed from the ground up to be the only DVR
you’ll need in the home. Because of that, it can do tricks that other DVRs can’t, and it
handles coax networking different from other DVRs.
With a Genie you
don’t need a DECA Broadband.
You can connect an ethernet
cable straight to it and it will supply internet to all your other receivers. You can
even connect via Wi-Fi. if you have an older HR34 Genie DVR, it can also connect
via Ethernet and take the place of a DECA Broadband but it does not have built-in
wireless.
In order to use a Genie to supply internet to your other receivers using a wired cable,
just connect the cable and reboot the receiver. No other steps should be necessary. To
use Wi-Fi, make sure that all other Broadband DECAs are removed (receiver DECAs
are ok) and go through the “Connect Now” procedure:
• {MENU}, then Arrow down to “Settings and Help” then press {SELECT}
• Make sure “Settings” is highlighted and press {SELECT}
• Arrow down to “Network Setup and press {SELECT}
• Make sure “Connect Now” is highlighted and press {SELECT}
At that time you should be asked what kind of network adapter you are using. Choose
“Wireless.” Be prepared to choose your router by name and enter in the security key.
Remember that security keys are case-sensitive.
Note: Unlike other receivers, it’s not a good idea to connect your receivers via ethernet
cables if you are using a Genie. If you choose to connect all your receivers that way, you
will have to use a band stop filter to disable the Genie’s built-in DECA Broadband function.
G E N I E D V R s . . .
don’t need a DECA Broadband
