TiVo Series2 Supplementary Manual
Completing the DVR’s Network Settings
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• IP Address. TCP/IP settings are used to manage IP addresses on a
network. An IP address is a number that identifies a single device on a
network (in much the same way that a home address identifies a single
home in the US). IP addresses use four numbers seperated by periods.
Each number can be from 0 to 255. Some example IP addresses are:
network (in much the same way that a home address identifies a single
home in the US). IP addresses use four numbers seperated by periods.
Each number can be from 0 to 255. Some example IP addresses are:
192.168.0.1 and 10.8.3.25
• DHCP and Static IP Addresses. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses
to devices on a network. Most home networks include a router or home
gateway that has DHCP. If your network has DHCP, or you are creating
a peer-to-peer network, your Series2 DVR can obtain its IP address
automatically. An IP address assigned by DHCP is called a dynamic IP
address because it may change automatically as devices are added to or
removed from the network.
gateway that has DHCP. If your network has DHCP, or you are creating
a peer-to-peer network, your Series2 DVR can obtain its IP address
automatically. An IP address assigned by DHCP is called a dynamic IP
address because it may change automatically as devices are added to or
removed from the network.
If your network does not have DHCP, you must specify an IP address for
your Series2 DVR. An IP address you specify is considered a static IP
address, because it will not change until you specify a new one.
your Series2 DVR. An IP address you specify is considered a static IP
address, because it will not change until you specify a new one.
If you assign a static IP address to your DVR, remember that:
• The first three sets of numbers in the IP address usually must match the
first sets of numbers in the IP address used by another device on the
network (for example, a computer). The first three sets of numbers for IP
addresses on a home network are usually: ‘192.168.0’ or ‘192.168.1.’
network (for example, a computer). The first three sets of numbers for IP
addresses on a home network are usually: ‘192.168.0’ or ‘192.168.1.’
• If the first three numbers match those of another IP address, the last
number has to be unique.
For example, two IP addresses for devices on the same network might be
‘192.168.1.5’ and ‘192.168.1.6’.
‘192.168.1.5’ and ‘192.168.1.6’.
Begin TCP/IP Settings
To get to TCP/IP Settings: press the TiVo button on the remote control to go
to TiVo Central, then select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Phone &
Network Setup, then “Edit phone or network settings,” then TCP/IP
Settings.
to TiVo Central, then select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Phone &
Network Setup, then “Edit phone or network settings,” then TCP/IP
Settings.
TCP/IP Connection
On the first screen in TCP/IP Settings, you specify how your DVR gets an
IP address. On this screen you can choose to:
IP address. On this screen you can choose to:
• Obtain the IP address automatically. Use this option if your router or
gateway has DHCP. Continue with “DHCP Client ID,” below.
• Specify a static IP address if you don’t have a DHCP server. Continue
If you are not sure what to select, you can try “Obtain IP address
automatically.” This selection will work for most people. If it does not work,
automatically.” This selection will work for most people. If it does not work,