How to connect your TiVo® box to your network and the Internet

TiVo Wireless N Network Adapter

To get the most out of your TiVo service, you'll want to connect your box to the Internet via your home network.

Series2, Series3, TiVo HD, and TiVo Premiere boxes can easily connect to your network through a wired or wireless B/G or N connection. (The Series2 Single Tuner box requires an Ethernet network adapter for wired or wireless N networking.)

This feature is available on:

  • Series2
  • Series3
  • TiVo HD and TiVo HD XL
  • All TiVo Premiere boxes

Connecting your TiVo box wirelessly (Wireless G network)

Before you begin to connect your TiVo box to your wireless network, make sure that you are using a wireless G network and have the TiVo Wireless G USB network adapter (sold separately).

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  1. Connect the TiVo Wireless G USB network adapter to one of the USB ports on the back of your TiVo box.See it
  2. Place the adapter on a flat surface in an open area, and open the adapter
    until it clicks into place. This is the optimum angle for wireless performance.
  3. Press the TiVo button on your remote control to go to TiVo Central. A new message will be waiting for you, indicating that a network adapter has been detected. If you do not see a new message, proceed to Step 5.See it
  4. Select "Set Up Network" at the bottom of the message. Follow the on-screen
    instructions to configure your network settings.
  5. If you do not receive a new message, or if you ever need to modify your wireless settings:See it
    • From TiVo Central, select 'Settings & Messages' > 'Settings' > 'Network & Phone.'
    • Select "Change Network Settings." The on-screen instructions will help you configure the adapter for your network. You'll need to know your network name and your network's password/key (if any).

The adapter's link indicator blinks slowly while it searches for your network. Once the adapter is connected, the link indicator stops blinking. If the adapter is unable to find your network, reposition the adapter to face your wireless hub. During data transmission, the indicator flickers rapidly.

Connecting your TiVo box wirelessly (Wireless N network)

Before you begin to connect your TiVo box to your wireless network, make sure that you are using a wireless N network and have the TiVo Wireless N network adapter (sold separately). You may need to set it up using a PC. See Using the Setup Wizard to configure the adapter See it

Note: These instructions assume that you are using a Wireless N router equipped with a WPS button. If your wireless N router does not have a WPS button, or if you are using a wireless B/G router with two wireless N adapters, see the documentation that accompanied your TiVo Wireless N adapter for instructions.

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  1. Set the switch on the bottom of the TiVo® Wireless N Network Adapter to "Client."See it
  2. Place the adapter on a flat surface in an open area, and open the adapter until it clicks into place. This is the optimum angle for wireless performance.
  3. With the triangle facing up, plug the provided cable splitter into the adapter.See it
  4. Plug the provided Ethernet cable and power adapter into the splitter.See it
  5. Plug the adapter's power cord into an AC outlet, then connect the Ethernet cable to the back of your TiVo box. Wait until the power indicator LED is solid green before continuing
  6. Press and hold down the WPS button on your wireless N router until it starts blinking.
  7. Within one minute of pressing the WPS button on your router, press and hold down the WPS button on your TiVo Wireless N Network Adapter until it starts blinking. WPS will automatically sync your router’s security with your adapter.See it
  8. When the signal-strength indicator turns solid green or blue, the connection has been established (the indicator’s color depends on its connection speed: green = 2.4 GHz; blue = 5 GHz).See it

Connecting your TiVo box using a wired connection

Before you begin to connect your TiVo box to your wired network, make sure that you have an Ethernet cable and, if necessary, a compatible Ethernet adapter (Series2 Single Tuner boxes only).

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  1. If necessary, connect the Ethernet adapter to a USB port on your TiVo box
    (Series2 Single Tuner boxes only).
  2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your TiVo box,
    or to the Ethernet adapter.
  3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network router or hub.
  4. Press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central.
    Select 'Settings & Messages' > 'Settings' > 'Network & Phone.'
  5. If you are connecting to the wired network for the first time (for example, if you usually connect to the TiVo Service using your phone line), select "Use Network Instead." If you are already using a network connection and you want to change your network settings, select "Change Network Settings." See it
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your network settings.

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