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Which network adapters work with my TiVo DVR?

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Note:Some wireless adapters may require an updated version of TiVo software. Check to make sure you have the latest version of software for your DVR before connecting your DVR to your network.

 



TiVo Compatible Wireless Adapters

 

TiVo has created its very own 802.11g Wireless Network Adapter designed and compatible for all TiVo Series2, Series2 DT, Series3, and TiVo HD DVRs!

 

 

 

 

For more information or to purchase a TiVo 802.11g Wireless Adapter, click here.

 

The TiVo Wireless G Adapter is the only 802.11g wireless adapter that is compatible with all TiVo Series2, Series2 DT, Series3, and TiVo HD DVRs. It is also the only wireless network adapter for TiVo DVRs that supports both WEP and WPA wireless network security protocols.

All other wireless network adapters on this page are compatible with all TiVo Series2 and Series2 DT DVRs, except for DVRs with a 15-digit TiVo service number, beginning with 110, 130, or 140. If the 15-digit TiVo service number on your DVR begins with 110, 130, or 140, view All Wireless Network Adapters.

If you are trying to use an adapter that is not listed here, there is the possibility that it may appear to work with some of our networking features. Unfortunately, you are likely to experience issues or failures in other areas. For that reason, any adapter not listed here as compatible is considered to be unsupported if you are experiencing a problem.

 



Series3 and TiVo HD Compatible Wireless Adapters

 

 
 

Wireless Standard

Encryption Protocols Supported
TiVo Wireless G Adapter

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802.11gWPA, WEP
 



TiVo Series2 and Series2 DT Compatible Wireless Adapters

 

 
 Wireless StandardEncryption Protocols Supported
TiVo Wireless G Adapter

(TiVo Software Version 7.2.1 or later required.)

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802.11gWPA, WEP

 

Other Recommended Wireless Adapters

Wireless Standard

Encryption Protocols Supported

 D-link DWL 120 version F (TiVo Software Version 7.1 or later required)

802.11b

WEP

 D-Link DWL-122.

802.11b

WEP

 D-Link DWL-G120 version B2(TiVo Software Version 7.1 or later required)

802.11g

WEP

 Linksys WUSB12

802.11b

WEP

NETGEAR WG111, WG111 ver.2 & ver.3, NETGEAR WG111T, WG111US Adapters starting with serial numbers WG16, WG41, 165, or 1NG are NOT compatible.

802.11g

WEP
View ALL wireless adapters.
 


Software version 8.1 or later is required to use WPA encryption.

In order to use a peer-to-peer wireless network with 802.11g adapters, you must be running the latest version of TiVo software. Only WEP encryption is supported for peer-to-peer connections, even with TiVo Wireless G adapters. To find the latest version of TiVo software click here.

 


If the 15-digit TiVo service number on your DVR begins with 110, 130, or 140, view All Wireless Network Adapters.

 



TiVo Series2 Compatible Wired Adapters

 

Note:TiVo Series2 DT, Series3 HD, and TiVo HD DVRs do not require a wired network adapter; they are equipped with an Ethernet port.

 


The following wired network adapters are compatible with all TiVo Series2 DVRs.

 

Recommended Wired (Ethernet) Adapters

 Linksys 100TX

Linksys USB200M Ver. 1 --. To distinguish between Ver. 1 and Ver. 2, look on the side of the carton beneath the Package Contents listing. Ver. 1 has an image of an orange and white CD-ROM and shows no version number.

 Linksys USB200M Ver. 2— To distinguish between Ver. 1 and Ver. 2, look on the side of the carton beneath the Package Contents listing. Ver. 2 has no image of a CD-ROM and shows "Ver. 2". TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required.

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Linksys USB200M Ver. 2.1 - TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required.

View ALL wired adapters.
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