TiVo Series2 Network Guide

Introduction to Home Networks

You can connect your Series2 DVR to your home network using either a 
wireless or wired (Ethernet) connection. Here are some notes to help you 
decide which approach you want to use.

• Wireless. Connecting your DVR wirelessly may be more convenient 

because you do not have to run a cable from your DVR 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.

To connect a Series2 DVR to a home network wirelessly, see 
“Connecting to a Home Network Using a Wireless Network Adapter” 
on page 11.

• 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.

To connect a Series2 DVR to a wired (Ethernet) network, see 
“Connecting to a Home Network Using Wired (Ethernet)” on page 12.

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