How do I connect my Tivo Series 2 DVR to my laptop via wireless router?
September 9, 2008 by admin
ckmason asked:
I have tivo connected already to my desktop. Just bought a wireless router and a laptop. How do I put Tivo on my “home network” via wireless router. I’m also looking to print from my laptop wirelessly but don’t know how to set it up.
ebaylaser Forums
I have tivo connected already to my desktop. Just bought a wireless router and a laptop. How do I put Tivo on my “home network” via wireless router. I’m also looking to print from my laptop wirelessly but don’t know how to set it up.
ebaylaser Forums
Hi ckmason,
You need a wireless network adapter. The TiVo Community Store has them. Go here to read about them and buy if you desire -
They are easy to connect and mine has worked flawlessly for years.
Norm
I just did this this weeked and what a pain it was for me (I have Vonage).
The only adapter that works with Tivo for wireless is the Tivo adapter. Sure, Tivo says there are adapters out there that will work, but they are for B networks only and after searching at Best Buy, Frys, and Office Depot for a B network adapter(they don’t exist) I had no choice but to buy the Tivo one–so save yourself some sanity and just buy it. NONE of the G network adapters work, NONE OF THEM. I’ve got a bag of them to prove it. Is your router for Broadband? If not, it will still work but your internet connection is shot. Again, I had to buy the Broadband Router from Linksys.
Connect your cable modem to the router; connect your router to your desktop. Make sure all of that is in working order.
Now, for the fun part. Go to Tivo into your settings to setup your Tivo onto your network. Find your home network (you had to name it something) in the list and enter your PASS KEY (that long number with letters & numbers). It will attempt to connect and you’ll probably get an error message but connect again–if you did it right it will download. If you set it up wrong…as tempting as it is to pull your hair out don’t and recheck every connection on your network. **If your desktop says the setup for the router worked fine then your Tivo may have trouble if it’s too far away or there could be some interference with the router & another device like a cordless phone or you cable modem. **
Your laptop, same thing. You have to locate your home network and enter in your Pass Key to access your internet service.
I hope this make sense to you. If you need additional help refer to your Tivo guide online or the book you got with your Tivo. Surprisingly enough it makes sense.
I have no idea about your printer, sorry.