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Which network adapters work with my TiVo DVR?
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TiVo Series 2, Series2 DT, and all HD TiVo DVRs can be connected to the TiVo service through your home network either via a wireless or wired connection.
- For a wireless connection, all TiVo DVRs require a compatible USB wireless adapter.
- For a wired connection, only the TiVo Series2 single-tuner DVR requires an adapter. Series2 DT and all HD TiVo DVRs have a built-in Ethernet support and an Ethernet connector on the back where you can plug in a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect to your home network.
IMPORTANT: Some adapters require an updated version of TiVo software. If you just purchased your DVR or received it as a replacement through an exchange, you may need to update the software on the DVR before you can use a certain adapter. Go to TiVo software version information to find the "shipping" and current versions of software for your DVR, and instructions on how to update the software on your DVR, if necessary.
The following sections list compatible wireless and wired adapters that can be used with your TiVo DVR.
HD TiVo-compatible wireless adapters
TiVo Series2- and Series2 DT-compatible wireless adapters
TiVo Series2-compatible wired adapters
HD TiVo-compatible wireless adapters
The TiVo Wireless G Adapter is the only wireless network adapter that is supported for use with HD TiVo DVRs.
WARNING: If you try to use a different adapter with one of these DVRs, it may appear to work with some of our networking features. Unfortunately, you are likely to see errors or failures in other areas. For that reason, all other adapters are considered to be unsupported if you are experiencing a problem.
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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. To find the latest version of TiVo software click here.
TiVo Series2- and Series2 DT-compatible wireless adapters
The following table lists the wireless adapters that are compatible with Series2 single-tuner and Series2 DT dual-tuner DVRs. Some adapters are only compatible with certain models. Check the first three digits of your DVR's 15-digit TiVo service number, and then refer to the listings below.
WARNING: If you are trying to use an adapter that is not listed in this table, it is possible for the adapter to 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 as compatible in this table is considered to be unsupported if you are experiencing a problem.
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not tested, but reported to work
TiVo Series2-compatible wired adapters
TiVo Series2 single-tuner DVRs do not have built-in Ethernet support, so they require an adapter to connect to your home network. The following table lists wireless adapters you may use with these DVRs.
Series2 DT dual-tuner DVRs and all HD TiVo DVR models have built-in ethernet ports. USB wired adapters are not only unnecessary; they may interfere with the DVR's ability to connect to your network.
WARNING: If you are trying to use an adapter that is not listed in this table, it is possible for the adapter to 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 as compatible in this table is considered to be unsupported if you are experiencing a problem.
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Wired Adapter for TiVo Service numbers beginning with 110, 130, 140, 230, 240, 264, 275, 540, 565, 590, or 595 | Compatibility | ||||
3Com 3C460B |
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ASIX AX88772 TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required. |
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ATEN UC210T TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required. |
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Billionton Systems USB2AR TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required. |
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Belkin F5D5050 |
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Buffalo LUA-U2-KTX TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required. |
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Corega FEther USB2-TX TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required. |
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D-Link DUB-E100 (versions A1 & A2) |
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D-Link DSB-650TX |
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Goodway GWUSB2E TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required. |
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Hawking UF100 |
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Hawking UF200 |
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Linksys 100TX |
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Linksys USB100TX-PNA TiVo Software Version 7.3 or later required. |  | ||||
Linksys USB100M |
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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. Ver. 2 has no image of a CD-ROM.On the label on the adapter itself, Ver. 1 shows no version number; Ver. 2 shows "Ver. 2". |
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Linksys USB200M Ver. 2 & 2.1— 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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Microsoft MN-110 |
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NETGEAR FA101 |
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NETGEAR FA120 |
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Siemens SS1001 |
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Sitecom LN-029 TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required. |
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SMC SMC2208 |
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Surecom EP-1472X-2 TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required. |
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