How to Connect DirecTV to the Internet
By connecting your DirecTV to the internet, you can access thousands of shows, movies and sporting events at no extra charge. With a DirecTV digital video recorder (DVR), you can record titles while you're not home. Whether you have a wireless connection, a wired connection or an Ethernet adapter, it takes only a few simple steps to connect your DirecTV to the Internet.
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Things You'll Need
- Wireless adapter
- DirecTV DVR
- Ethernet cable(s)
- Ethernet adapter wall mount(s)
- Internet connection
Instructions
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How to Connect a DirecTV DVR to the Internet
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Unplug your wireless adapter and connect your DirecTV DVR receiver to your wireless adapter. Do this by connecting one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your wireless adapter. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the back of your DVR receiver.
If you have wired Internet service, connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the back of your router and the other end to the Ethernet port on the back of your DVR receiver.
If you're using an Ethernet adapter, you will need two Ethernet cables and two wall-mount Ethernet adapters. Connect one end of the first Ethernet cable to the back of your router and the other end to the wall-mount Ethernet adapter. Then connect one end of your second Ethernet cable into your second wall-mount adapter and the other end into the Ethernet port on the back of your DVR receiver
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Plug in everything that needs to be plugged in.
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Make sure your home network detects your wireless adapter. When your wireless adapter is detected, you'll be allowed to configure the devices. Select "Configure Now."
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Select your network. Once your adapter is detected, a list of networks will pop up on the screen. Choose yours and then select "Continue." Continue following the prompts on the screen to complete the installation.
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Check that your DVR is properly connected. Press "Menu" on your DirecTV remote and select "Parental, FAV'S & Setup." In this screen, select "Network" and then "Connect Now." If your DVR is properly connected you will see a message on your TV screen saying, "Congratulations! Your receiver is now connected with DirecTV via the Internet." Select "Continue" when you see this screen, then select "Done."
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Tips & Warnings
Allow up to 24 hours before your program menus are fully populated.
