Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR
Wireless
Create a wireless connection between your wireless router and your DIRECTV HD DVR, so
your receiver can access the Internet.
Along with the Network Requirements at the beginning of Appendix 2 your will need:
A wireless adapter that uses an Ethernet port to connect to a media device. [USB
devices are not supported by the DIRECTV HD DVR]
A wireless router (in place of a regular router). You must have initialized your
wireless device for your home network before beginning to network your DIRECTV
HD DVR.
Step 1: Connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the wireless
adapter. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your
DIRECTV HD DVR.
Plug your wireless adapter into an electrical outlet.
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Wireless
Transceiver
Ethernet Cable
DVR Receiver
Ethernet cable
connects to the
Ethernet port of the
wireless adapter.
Ethernet cable
plugs into DVR
Receiver