TiVo Series2 网络指南

This chapter shows you how to connect a TiVo Series2 DVR to a home 
network. When we refer to a “home network,” we mean two or more 
devices (probably computers), connected to a router. Connecting your 
DVR(s) to a home network is the best way to take full advantage of your 
DVR’s Home Media Features. You should do this if:

• You want to use your DVR’s Digital Music Player or Digital Photo 

Viewer, or you want to transfer programs between two or more DVRs 
with Multi-Room Viewing. 

Even if you don’t have a home network, you can still connect two TiVo 
Series2 DVRs to each other to use Multi-Room Viewing. See page 20.

• You want your DVR to use a broadband Internet connection instead of a 

phone line to connect to the TiVo service. If your home network includes 
a broadband Internet connection (for example, DSL or a cable modem), 
you can eliminate the DVR’s need for a phone line for regular TiVo 
service connections. (The DVR will still need a standard phone line 
connection for Guided Setup.)

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to your DVR much faster. This allows you to request programs as little 
as one hour before they air! (If your DVR is using a phone line to connect 
to the TiVo service, processing an Online Scheduling request can take up 
to 36 hours.)

On the back of any TiVo Series2 DVR you will see one or two USB ports that 
can be used to connect either a wireless or a wired (Ethernet) USB network 
adapter. Only one network adapter can be connected at a time. If your 
Series2 DVR has two ports, you can use either one.

USB network adapters let a TiVo Series2 DVR use a USB port to 
communicate with other networked devices. Whether you choose wireless 
or wired (ethernet), you will need a network adapter for each DVR you 
wish to connect. 

TiVo has recommendations for compatible models of wireless and wired 
(Ethernet) network adapters. Be sure to check TiVo online support at 

 for the latest information.

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