TiVo Staple Gun Tivo Digital Video Recorders User Manual

Connecting your DVR to a home network opens up a whole new world of digital home 
entertainment. If you don’t yet have a home network and you want to learn how to create one, 
Linksys, a leading manufacturer of networking equipment provides valuable information at its 
website at 

If you already have a home network:

 for a list of 

compatible adapters. You can choose a wired (Ethernet) or wireless adapter, depending on 
the type of home network you have.

Connect the adapter to one of the TiVo DVR’s USB ports as shown on the Start Here poster.

The next time you press the TiVo button, you should see a message informing you that the 
DVR has detected a network adapter.

If the message includes the option Set Up Network, select it. See “Network Settings” on 
page 61 if you need help. If the Set Up Network option does not appear in the message, the 
DVR was able to configure your network settings automatically.

Download the Home Media Features Guide at 

 to learn more about 

connecting to a home network, and using TiVo Desktop and Home Media Features.

TiVo Desktop

TiVo Desktop is a free software application for your home computer. It allows you publish 
digital music and digital photos (which makes them available to your DVR), transfer programs 
from your DVR to your computer or laptop, and watch TiVo recordings. Download TiVo 
Desktop from