How to Hook Up DirecTV to On Demand

DirecTV CINEMAplus, formerly known as DirecTV On Demand, is a feature for supported DirecTV HD DVR devices. The DirecTV device plugs into your Internet connection and accesses DirecTV's CINEMAplus servers remotely. The DirecTV can stream on-demand movies and videos over the Internet, use applications on your TV for Flickr, sports scores, view content from your PC and stream movies and TV to your PC. Plug your DirecTV device into your router and use the DirecTV menu to establish a connection.

Things You'll Need

• Ethernet cable

Instructions

1. 

   Ethernet cables are used by most wired networking devices.

   Plug one end of a standard Ethernet cable into the "Internet" port on the back of your DirecTV device.

2. 

   Wired and wireless routers both have standard Ethernet ports.

   Plug the other end of the standard Ethernet cable into one of the ports on the back of your Internet router.

3. Press the "MENU" button on your DirecTV remote.

4. Select "Parental, FAV'S & Setup," "System Setup" and "Network Setup" with your DirecTV remote.

5. Select "Connect Now" on the Network Setup screen.

6. Select "Continue" and "Done."

7. Wait 24 hours for the DirecTV CINEMAplus program guide to become fully populated.

References

• DirecTV: Interactive Demo - Connecting your HD DVR to the Internet
• DirecTV: About DIRECTV on DEMAND