Appendix 2: How To Network Your Hd Receiver - DirecTV H20 User Manual

Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver

How to Network your HD Receiver
To use your DIRECTV HD Receiver on your home network, you will need:
A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD Receiver (models H21 or later), DIRECTV Plus
HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus
A broadband Internet connection, with a minimum connection speed of 750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable).
A network router with an available Ethernet port.
The instructions for connecting to a network are different depending upon whether you have Whole-Home DVR Service.
Please see the appropriate sections that follow.
Note:
For the most current options and instructions to connect your Receiver to the Internet, please visit directv.com/getconnected.
If you have Whole-Home DVR service:
Professionally Installed Cinema Connection Kit:
is the only option available for customers with Whole-Home DVR service.
If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service:
Wired: The fastest, most reliable connection. Your house must be wired for Ethernet, or you must run cables from a network
router to your DIRECTV HD Receiver.
Wireless: This can be easiest method if you already connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. However, wireless connections may be
slower and somewhat less reliable than wired.
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DVR (model R22). Model H25 can only be connected using Whole-Home DVR service.
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