Network Settings; Network Settings - TiVo BOLT OTA Viewer's Manual

NETWORK SETTINGS

Your TiVo box makes regular connections to the TiVo service to receive updated show listings,
service updates, and other information. You can connect to the TiVo service through a wired or
wireless connection. When choosing your connection type, note that wireless connection
speeds are often not fast enough to stream shows reliably. If you want to use the TiVo box to
stream shows to/from other TiVo boxes or to your mobile devices, a wired Ethernet or MoCA
connection is recommended.
The Network screen includes details about the last successful connection to the TiVo service
and allows you to change your connection settings.
From the Home screen, choose the Menu icon
information displayed on the screen depends on how your TiVo box connects to the TiVo
service.
• TiVo Service Connection: Normally, you don't need to select this option — the TiVo box
connects to the TiVo service automatically every few hours. However, you may need to
connect to the TiVo service as a routine troubleshooting step. Select this option to connect
to the service. After you start the connection, the status of the connection is displayed. You
can watch live TV or streaming videos, set up recordings, and search for shows while the
connection is in progress.
• Change Network Settings: See
• Network Troubleshooting: Select choose this option to test your Internet connection,
view your network's status (including MAC address), and run diagnostic tests related to
your network connection.
CHANGING NETWORK SETTINGS
The network settings options will vary depending on whether you're using a wired (Ethernet or
MoCA) or wireless connection.
> Settings > Network Settings. The
Changing Network Settings.
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