TiVo Series2 Network Guide

Use this example if you have a home network that includes a wireless 
access point or wireless router, or for each DVR in a wireless peer-to-peer 
network. You can leave your DVR plugged in while you connect a network 
adapter.

To connect a wireless network adapter to your TiVo Series2 DVR: 

1. Connect to the adapter. If it is not already attached, connect one end of 

the USB cable that came with your wireless network adapter to the port 
located on the back of the adapter.

2. Connect to the DVR. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB 

port on the TiVo Series2 DVR. The power light on the wireless adapter 
may come on before the cable is completely inserted into the USB slot. 
Make sure you push the cable all the way into the USB slot.

3. Position the adapter. Position the adapter in an open location so that the 

signal is easily transmitted. For example, if your DVR is in an 
entertainment center, you might place the adapter on top of your 
entertainment center. Do not place the wireless adapter near the TiVo 
DVR’s power supply or on a power strip or surge protector. Doing so 
can cause signal interference or reduce signal strength.

4. Firmware update. When you first connect a wireless network adapter to 

your TiVo Series2 DVR, you may see a screen that says “Firmware 
Update Required.” This means your DVR has a software update for the 
wireless network adapter you have connected. Select the option to 
update. This should not take more than a minute or two. 

During the update, do not disconnect the network adapter wires or the 
power to the TiVo Series2 DVR. Either action might damage the adapter.

5. Important message. The first time you press the TiVo button after you 

connect a network adapter, you will see an Important Message. Review 
it, then press SELECT on the TiVo remote to go to TiVo Central.

6. Next Step. Go to “Completing the DVR’s Network Settings” on page 13.

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