How to Hook Up a DirecTV Box to a Wi-Fi Network
Unlike earlier versions of its DVR, the DirecTV HD Plus DVR lets you connect to the Internet through your home network. In addition to surfing the Internet, you can also access DirecTV's MediaShare service, which lets you stream music and movies from the Internet to your television. To connect wirelessly to your home network, you only need to attach your DVR to a wireless transceiver, which you can purchase from most electronics stores.
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Things You'll Need
- DirecTVPlus HD DVR
- DirecTV remote control
- Wireless router
- Wireless transceiver
- Ethernet cable
Instructions
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Place the wireless transceiver near your DirecTV DVR.
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Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the DVR, and plug the other end into the wireless transceiver.
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Turn on your television.
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Press the "Menu" button on your DirecTV remote control.
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Select the "Help & Settings" option.
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Choose the "Setup" option.
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Choose the "Network" option.
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Select the "Connect Now" option. Your DVR will search for your home wireless network. If it cannot find your network, the Choose Connection Method screen opens.
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Select "Wireless" to search for your wireless network. Enter your username, password and network information if necessary.
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