HR-21 and On Demand Question

[Stanley Kritzik]

On Demand is now available for the HR-21. The DirecTV web site says I need two adapters to use it (one for my router, one for the HR-21), and that a standard power strip won't work, etc. But, there are no instructions anywhere, except a caution that the HR-21 connector has 5 volts on it.

So, what is the installation story? I take it that I can't simply plug a CAT5 cable into it from my router to the HR-21, or I'd fry something -- or can I? Is there some installation manual or discussion available -- DirecTV technical support contact had no experience with it.

TIA for helping, anyone.

Stan

[litzdog911]

Yes, it's that simple. If you have an ethernet cable available that you can connect to your router then you're all set.

[Rob77]

Have been using just an ethernet cable and works fine.

[houskamp]

cat5/6 cable is the best way to go.. wireless is a last resort..

[Stuart Sweet]

The information you speak of at the DIRECTV website refers to powerline adapters for people who don't have CAT5 at their DVR.

[Stanley Kritzik]

The information you speak of at the DIRECTV website refers to powerline adapters for people who don't have CAT5 at their DVR.

So, it turned out -- just plain normal. I ran a CAT5 line from my router to the HR21-PRO, and -- no problem; it just behaved normally, with the router's facilities assigning the I P address, etc.

Now, all we need is a ton of good programming.

Stan