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I am trying to determine what is needed to instal this feature on my HR20-700 dvrs. After hours of discussion with D*TV to no avail, I still am lost. I have broadband wireless internet and want to know how I go about getting the wireless adapters and info to install this. I have contacted Best Buy, Ultimate Electronics, Radio Shack, etc without success. HELP!
rajeshh
10-30-07, 01:47 PM
In short:
First off, you need the right version of the software. 0x1B4 or later.
Your account needs to be activated at the DirecTV end to see the Ondemand in your Menu ( You may need to the INEEDMYVOD you should find talked about in other posts)
Then you need to be connected to the Internet
You need a wireless ethernet bridge. Anything that works with the Xbox or PS2 should be fine. I use a D-Link gaming adapter. Follow the instructions to hook it up to your computer to configure for your network, unplug and hook up to the ethernet port on the HR20 and Voila, you should see a screen come up on connecting to the internet.
The HR20 does not support USB adapters or configuration of any adapter.
krock918316
10-30-07, 01:55 PM
I am trying to determine what is needed to instal this feature on my HR20-700 dvrs. After hours of discussion with D*TV to no avail, I still am lost. I have broadband wireless internet and want to know how I go about getting the wireless adapters and info to install this. I have contacted Best Buy, Ultimate Electronics, Radio Shack, etc without success. HELP!
This is a CE release! Please read the rules regarding a CE release - DON'T EVER CALL D* FOR SUPPORT FOR A CE ENABLED FEATURE!!!
Please read the rules! - http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=90847
jimb726
10-30-07, 01:57 PM
This is a CE release! Please read the rules regarding a CE release - DON'T EVER CALL D* FOR SUPPORT!!!
Please read the rules! - http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=90847
Umm, I thought that the DOD went national with the latest release?
Kapeman
10-30-07, 02:06 PM
Umm, I thought that the DOD went national with the latest release?
It did.
I got the update today and did not do a CE.
Earl Bonovich
10-30-07, 02:10 PM
This is a CE release! Please read the rules regarding a CE release - DON'T EVER CALL D* FOR SUPPORT FOR A CE ENABLED FEATURE!!!
Please read the rules! - http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=90847
DoD itself is no longer exclusive to the CE process.
It is in the HR20-700 national release.
Whoops already been said by last three posts above. Please give information about your setup. Wired, wireless, switches, routers, hubs, DHCP, etc.
Dam you Earl, you're too fast. I was just posting a reply directing him to this forum and you already moved it. I'm on to your secret identity....
krock918316
10-30-07, 02:21 PM
Ooops.....I'm going to go hide in the corner for a while :blush:
I did not realize that the HR20-700 had gone national. I apologize to the OP. :blush:
Earl Bonovich
10-30-07, 02:32 PM
1) Press MENU – Should see “On Demand” even if the service is not enabled.
a. No need to type IWANTMYVOD, this is for CEers only and should be kept in the CE area
b. Run the system test to see if Internet shows up. If it fails, you need to identify why and correct it.
2) Make sure that you are using ALL CHANNELS, or that you have updated your CHANNEL FILTER
3) It can take a few hours for the channels to populate.
jlchasejr
10-30-07, 02:40 PM
Is the Intel Viiv Technology only required for Media Share or do you need it for DoD? My PC has AMD chip and not Intel.
krock918316
10-30-07, 02:42 PM
1) Press MENU – Should see “On Demand” even if the service is not enabled.
a. No need to type IWANTMYVOD, this is for CEers only and should be kept in the CE area
b. Run the system test to see if Internet shows up. If it fails, you need to identify why and correct it.
2) Make sure that you are using ALL CHANNELS, or that you have updated your CHANNEL FILTER
3) It can take a few hours for the channels to populate.
Do they have any update for the users that are not getting VOD activated?
Stuart Sweet
10-30-07, 02:45 PM
Ooops.....I'm going to go hide in the corner for a while :blush:
I did not realize that the HR20-700 had gone national. I apologize to the OP. :blush:
You had the best of intentions. We'll let it slip this time ;)
Earl Bonovich
10-30-07, 02:49 PM
Do they have any update for the users that are not getting VOD activated?
No
Earl Bonovich
10-30-07, 02:50 PM
Is the Intel Viiv Technology only required for Media Share or do you need it for DoD? My PC has AMD chip and not Intel.
You don't even need it for the Media Share.... see the other forums for more details on other media servers you can use.
And that "ViiV" aspect, plays no part in the DoD function
jlchasejr
10-30-07, 02:52 PM
You don't even need it for the Media Share.... see the other forums for more details on other media servers you can use.
And that "ViiV" aspect, plays no part in the DoD function
Thanks Earl!
Is the Intel Viiv Technology only required for Media Share or do you need it for DoD? My PC has AMD chip and not Intel.
It is not required for DoD, all that is required is a broadband internet connection hooked up to your HR-20.
krock918316
10-30-07, 03:03 PM
No
Bummer. Thought I'd ask anyways. Thanks!
krock918316
10-30-07, 03:30 PM
You had the best of intentions. We'll let it slip this time ;)
This is what I get for jumping into a thread from the main page. I did not even know that a separate forum had been set up in the programming section. Thanks for Earl for his call to help in the "other" forum.
If your HR20 is not currently networked or hooked up to the internet, will you still have the DoD in your menu? I am not showing this in my menu and I have no channel 1000. I received the update this morning and I'm curious as to if I have a problem before I go and buy the Linksys wet54g. Thanks.
krock918316
10-30-07, 03:44 PM
If your HR20 is not currently networked or hooked up to the internet, will you still have the DoD in your menu? I am not showing this in my menu and I have no channel 1000. I received the update this morning and I'm curious as to if I have a problem before I go and buy the Linksys wet54g. Thanks.
Yes it should be in the menu, even if it's not networked - you just can't select "On Demand" from the menu (you'll press it, but nothing will happen). Channel 1000 will not work either if you are not networked.
If you have an HR20-700, you should be able to press MENU, and the second or third item will say "On Demand".
Yes it should be in the menu, even if it's not networked - you just can't select "On Demand" from the menu (you'll press it, but nothing will happen). Channel 1000 will not work either if you are not networked.
If you have an HR20-700, you should be able to press MENU, and the second or third item will say "On Demand".
I have 2 HR20-700's and neither menu is showing the DoD option. I have restarted both DVR's twice and nothing is showing up. I also have "All Channels" selected for both guides and when trying to access Channel 1000, it states that the channel is not available. Any suggestions?
MercurialIN
10-30-07, 03:50 PM
I have a question. I had and was using On Demand with a CE release until last weekend. I had to roll both DVR's back to the NR, for reasons noted in a couple of posts I placed in the appropriate issues thread. This morning the software was updated to the NR with On Demand, it shows on the quick menu. And as I mentioned I had been using On Demand until rolling back. Now if I try to add something to the queue it tells me I must contact Directv to subscribe to add the premium channels to my package.
I am subscribed to the Premier Package with HD access and was getting On Demand just fine before. What has changed? My network is still hardwired via ethernet and all On Demand channels are added to my favorites list as before. Ran system test network checks out fine. What am I missing?
***PS. Just noticed I can get some On Demand, I tested the Comedy Central channel and was able to download just fine, but when I try channel 1231 Food Network (via channel 1000) if I try the 30mm Halloween or some such on channel 1231 I get the would you like to add this Premium channel, although I get Food Network and have right along.
davring
10-30-07, 03:56 PM
I have 2 HR20's, one networked the other is not as yet. Last night both received the new software and the networked machine was ready to go when I awoke this morning. The unit not networked does not even show "on demand" in the menu. I would assume the HR20 need to access the internet to be activated on D*'s end. Also in the guide, between 245 and 246 there is a colorful DOD banner noting Beta.
I have 2 HR20's, one networked the other is not as yet. Last night both received the new software and the networked machine was ready to go when I awoke this morning. The unit not networked does not even show "on demand" in the menu. I would assume the HR20 need to access the internet to be activated on D*'s end.
Thanks for the reply Dave. That makes sense.
TermiNader
10-31-07, 12:10 AM
I am trying to determine what is needed to instal this feature on my HR20-700 dvrs. After hours of discussion with D*TV to no avail, I still am lost. I have broadband wireless internet and want to know how I go about getting the wireless adapters and info to install this. I have contacted Best Buy, Ultimate Electronics, Radio Shack, etc without success. HELP!
If you have the latest National Release, 1B4 (which formally rolled out today on the 700s), then you are ready to go. You should be able to see On Demand in the Menu as well as the VOD channels in the 1000 series. If not, it takes 2-3 days for DIRECTV to activate that for you. It takes up to another day for the 3000+ titles to populate. Your account is supposed to indicate HR20 New Service, but mine is working and I don't see that in my account.
After 3 days if you still have an issue with DOD and you can't figure it out with all the help on this forum, call DIRECTV. They will refer you to their High Speed Wireless Internet group if they think you have an equipment issue. If you need help with networking (Try This First (http://www.dbstalk.com/announcement.php?f=137&a=123)), they will refer you to Geek Squad.
MIMOTech
10-31-07, 08:00 AM
Is media sharing part of the current release or is it still at the CE level?
Earl Bonovich
10-31-07, 08:21 AM
Is media sharing part of the current release or is it still at the CE level?
Media Sharing has been part of the system for nearly a year now.
1) Press MENU – Should see “On Demand” even if the service is not enabled.
[INDENT]a. No need to type IWANTMYVOD, this is for CEers only and should be kept in the CE area
Is this true even if no network is connected or only if you have network connected?
Earl Bonovich
10-31-07, 08:29 AM
Is this true even if no network is connected or only if you have network connected?
You need to have the network connected....
And that connection needs to see the internet
You need to have the network connected....
And that connection needs to see the internet
OK thanks. After my dish was knocked out of whack I lost last weeks Stargate Atlantis. I also recently got a PS3 and wireless to put it on the network. So that is why I had been asking questions about this. I am getting ready to do the wireless bridge thing for DoD.
Thanks!
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