TiVo Series2 Network Guide
Completing the DVR’s Network Settings
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Subnet Mask
A subnet mask allows communication between a large network (such as the
Internet) and a smaller sub-network (such as your home network). It uses
the same format as an IP address and is usually provided by your Internet
service provider (ISP). The subnet mask for a home network is usually
‘255.255.255.0’.
Internet) and a smaller sub-network (such as your home network). It uses
the same format as an IP address and is usually provided by your Internet
service provider (ISP). The subnet mask for a home network is usually
‘255.255.255.0’.
You may also be able to find the subnet mask by inspecting the IP settings
of a computer on the same home network.
of a computer on the same home network.
Gateway (Router) Address
Enter the IP address of your home gateway or router. The IP address is
usually available in the configuration screens for your gateway or router.
Some common values for the gateway or router IP address on a home
network are ‘192.168.0.1’ and ‘192.168.1.1’. If you use a router supplied by
your Internet service provider (ISP), your ISP should also have supplied the
router’s IP address.
usually available in the configuration screens for your gateway or router.
Some common values for the gateway or router IP address on a home
network are ‘192.168.0.1’ and ‘192.168.1.1’. If you use a router supplied by
your Internet service provider (ISP), your ISP should also have supplied the
router’s IP address.
You may also be able to find the home gateway or router IP address by
inspecting the IP settings of a computer on the same home network.
inspecting the IP settings of a computer on the same home network.
DNS (Domain Name Server) Address
If your home network includes a broadband connection to the Internet,
your Internet service provider (ISP) will have given you a DNS address.
You may also be able to find the DNS address by inspecting the IP settings
of a computer on the same home network.
your Internet service provider (ISP) will have given you a DNS address.
You may also be able to find the DNS address by inspecting the IP settings
of a computer on the same home network.
Confirm Settings
Review the settings and select “Accept these settings” if they are correct.
Congratulations, your TiVo Series2 DVR should now be connected to your
home network!
home network!
For steps you can take to troubleshoot issues with your TCP/IP Settings,
see “General Network Troubleshooting” on page 51.
see “General Network Troubleshooting” on page 51.
Change Connection Type
If your DVR uses a phone line to connect to the TiVo service, you will see
this screen anytime you complete Wireless Settings or TCP/IP Settings.
Only select Yes if your DVR is connected to a network that includes a
broadband Internet connection. Advantages of connecting to the TiVo
service over the Internet are:
this screen anytime you complete Wireless Settings or TCP/IP Settings.
Only select Yes if your DVR is connected to a network that includes a
broadband Internet connection. Advantages of connecting to the TiVo
service over the Internet are:
• You may disconnect your phone line from the DVR. You only need to
reconnect your phone line if you repeat Guided Setup.
• You can use Online Scheduling to schedule a program to record an hour
before it begins.