TiVo Series2 Supplementary Manual

This chapter shows you how to connect a TiVo Series2 DVR to a home 
network. When we refer to a “home network,” we mean two or more 
devices (probably computers), connected to a router. Connecting your 
DVR(s) to a home network is the best way to take full advantage of Home 
Media Option. You should do this if:

• You want to use the Music and Photos and/or Multi-Room Viewing 

features of Home Media Option.

• You want your DVR to use a broadband Internet connection instead of a 

phone line. The DVR can use an always-on broadband Internet 
connection (e.g., DSL, or a cable modem) that is part of a home network 
for its regular connections to the TiVo service. (The DVR will still need a 
regular phone line connection for Guided Setup.)

In addition, with an always-on Internet connection, you can use Remote 
Scheduling for any program airing more than an hour after you request 
it. (If your DVR is using a phone line, processing a Remote Scheduling 
request can take up to 36 hours.)

Even if you do not have a home network, you can still connect two TiVo 
Series2 DVRs to each other to use Multi-Room Viewing. For examples, see 
“Connecting Two Series2 DVRs for Multi-Room Viewing” on page 22.

On the back of any TiVo Series2 DVR you will see one or two USB ports that 
can be used to connect either a wireless or a wired (Ethernet) USB network 
adapter. Only one network adapter can be connected at a time. If your 
Series2 DVR has two ports, you can use either one.

USB network adapters let a TiVo Series2 DVR use a USB port to communicate 
with other networked devices. Whether you choose wireless or wired 
(ethernet), you will need a network adapter for each DVR you wish to 
connect. 

TiVo has recommendations for compatible models of wireless and wired 
(Ethernet) network adapters. Be sure to check TiVo online support at 

 for the latest information.

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