USB adapter

[jcamp]

Maybe a dumb question but here goes. Can I buy a wireless USB adapter and plug it into m y HR-700 to get network access using my wireless connection.

[john13154]

Short answer, no. Ethernet adapters only at this point.

[jcamp]

Short answer, no. Ethernet adapters only at this point.

Thank You

[ddeloach1228]

Something like this?

http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/WiredAdapters/FA120.aspx

[jdspencer]

No, that is still USB based. You need a wireless adapter that connects to the ethernet port.

[SeaCWest]

Maybe a dumb question but here goes. Can I buy a wireless USB adapter and plug it into m y HR-700 to get network access using my wireless connection.

No such thing as a dumb question here.

The USB in the rear of the HR20 is for future use and is not available with current and CE firmware release.

The easist way for you to go wireless is use the Linksys WGA54G. This is a simple gamer bridge. It has a single RJ45 connection that CAT5 plugs direct to the rear of the HR20.

I've seen many posters here use this device (including me) with very good results. I can play music and view photos from my PC via the bridge and with this latest DirecTV release, have been using the Beta test for VOD.

'c'

[RehabMan]

The USB in the rear of the HR20 is for future use and is not available with current and CE firmware release.

'c'

Actually, it is used for RS-232 control of the HR20 at 9600 baud via a USB-Serial adapter such as the IOGEAR GUC232A.

[sNEIRBO]

I have more than one device in my Entertainment Cabinet that needs an internet connection - DBS Receiver, Xbox 360 and HD DVD Player - I use this Buffalo Wireless Router -

http://www.compsource.com/ttechnote.asp?part_no=WHRHPG54&vid=789&src=F

It connects to your WiFi Router as easy as a laptop does, then has 4 Cat5 connections in the back of it to hook up multiple devices. It's been working great for me.

[SeaCWest]

I have more than one device in my Entertainment Cabinet that needs an internet connection - DBS Receiver, Xbox 360 and HD DVD Player - I use this Buffalo Wireless Router -

http://www.compsource.com/ttechnote.asp?part_no=WHRHPG54&vid=789&src=F

It connects to your WiFi Router as easy as a laptop does, then has 4 Cat5 connections in the back of it to hook up multiple devices. It's been working great for me.

EXCELLENT point made here. I just bought the HD-A3 HD-DVD player mentioned in other posts here and it has internet access. Says many future discs will have extra stuff you can use only if you're connected. My WGA54G has but the one port. The Buffalo will allow for future if to existing equipment to connect to your network.

[bobnielsen]

I have more than one device in my Entertainment Cabinet that needs an internet connection - DBS Receiver, Xbox 360 and HD DVD Player - I use this Buffalo Wireless Router -

http://www.compsource.com/ttechnote.asp?part_no=WHRHPG54&vid=789&src=F

It connects to your WiFi Router as easy as a laptop does, then has 4 Cat5 connections in the back of it to hook up multiple devices. It's been working great for me.

That is a wireless router. What you really need is the Buffalo WLI-TX4-G54HP wireless ethernet converter. I have two of these and they work great.

Routers can often be used, but it requires replacing the firmware.

Buffalo wireless devices may be hard to find, as they are involved in a patent dispute (other manufacturers may encounter this also).

[CCarncross]

Buffalo's $35 regular old plain-jane wireless router, can be configured as a wireless bridge, you can flash it with DD-WRT, but it actually can be setup to work right out of the box. Giving you 4 wired device connectivity to your home network...