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C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k

 

 

 

If you are connecting two Recorders

®to a home network to use Multi- Room Viewing, using a wired (Ethernet) connection for one of them will speed up program transfers.

Choosing Wireless or Wired (Ethernet)

You can connect your Recorder to your home network using either a wireless or wired (Ethernet) connection. Here are some notes to help you choose which approach you want to use.

•Wired (Ethernet). Ethernet connections are generally faster, less expensive, more reliable and less susceptible to interference than wireless networks. Using Multi-Room Viewing to transfer a program is quicker over wired (Ethernet) than it would be over a wireless connection.

•Wireless. Connecting your Recorder wirelessly may be more convenient because you do not have to run a cable from your Recorder to another device. However, wireless networks are typically more expensive and slower than Ethernet networks, and may be subject to interference from appliances such as microwaves and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. To connect wirelessly, you must have a wireless access point or wireless router on your home network. On most home networks, the wireless access point is part of an integrated hub/router and home gateway.

Connecting to a Home Network

•To connect a Recorder to a home network wirelessly, see “Making a Wireless Connection” on page 105.

•To connect a Recorder to a wired (Ethernet) network, see “Making a Wired (Ethernet) Connection” on page 107.

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