DIRECTV has made networking even easier with the DIRECTV Wireless Digital Cinema Connection kit! This one device will work with SWiM and legacy systems, and can be configured right from the receiver!
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So I hooked up my kit this weekend. I have noticed that since hooking it up, every now and then my picture will artifact like there is not enough bandwith for the video. This used to happen all the time on comcast.
Is this because of hooking the receiver to the internet? Anyone else experience this?
So I hooked up my kit this weekend. I have noticed that since hooking it up, every now and then my picture will artifact like there is not enough bandwith for the video. This used to happen all the time on comcast.
Is this because of hooking the receiver to the internet? Anyone else experience this?
I only have the router for Cinema Plus yet also occasionally have artifacts. Have also had two instances of small areas of color wavering. Could this color wavering be because of the Internet connection?
Just want to make sure I'm ordering the right stuff, because I saw a couple of confusing comments earlier in this thread...
Current setup is two HR20-700's and two HR23-700's. No WHDVR. No LAN connections for any DVR's. Still have the old-style multiswitch (2 cables to each receiver).
I'm paranoid about a hardwired connection from my DTV stuff to my LAN because a lightning strike fried a DVR (but nothing else) several years ago. The DCCK-W looks like the perfect solution for the Internet connection for me.
So it looks like I will be needing a SWiM. Can I get a SWiM16, even though I can get by with a SWiM8 for now (but it will be max'ed out immediately)? I plan on adding at least another HD receiver in the next few months.
I called DTV and the CSR said the installed price for WHDVR would be $149, which he says is $100 off of list. I didn't ask him about the DCCK-W because I hadn't read this thread yet. Should I be able to get the DCCK-W for free when I order WHDVR for $149, or must I pay $80 for it?
I have an MRV install scheduled for this week. Also this week I have an install scheduled to change my internet service from DSL to FIOS. I plan to have FIOS installed first so that the router is in place for MRV. I think that I know the answer to my question but I am confused enough to feel the need to ask for verification.
I do not want D* to drill any more holes in my house. I have 4 rooms wired for D* and my plan is to place my router in one of those rooms for Cinema Connect. The only complication I foresee is where the Verizon FIOS box ends up in my house and if that causes me to have to place the router in a room that is not D* wired.
So with that long preamble my question is if my router ends up in a room that is not D* wired then is the wireless cinema connection kit what I need to have? Thanks for all replies.
I have an MRV install scheduled for this week. Also this week I have an install scheduled to change my internet service from DSL to FIOS. I plan to have FIOS installed first so that the router is in place for MRV. I think that I know the answer to my question but I am confused enough to feel the need to ask for verification.
I do not want D* to drill any more holes in my house. I have 4 rooms wired for D* and my plan is to place my router in one of those rooms for Cinema Connect. The only complication I foresee is where the Verizon FIOS box ends up in my house and if that causes me to have to place the router in a room that is not D* wired.
So with that long preamble my question is if my router ends up in a room that is not D* wired then is the wireless cinema connection kit what I need to have? Thanks for all replies.
Thank you for the reply. I am aware that I do not need to connect to the router for MRV but I do want On Demand.
Since I know that I do not want any more D* holes drilled my original plan was to have MRV installed first and then make the Verizon installers figure out where to install the FIOS box based on the router needing to be in a D* wired room. Now that I know that I can have a wireless MRV connection it does not matter where the router ends up so I think that I am better off having FIOS installed first followed by the MRV install. D* gave me a retention offer to not go to FIOS Triple Play which included a free MRV install so if I have to go to a wireless set up I'll see if retention will throw in a free or reduced cost wireless cinema connection kit.
I currently have 2 very old TV's that I will be replacing with HD tv's. I also have a secure WPA2 wifi network. I'm going to have to upgrade to HD DVR's and also will need a wireless access point for my TV's so I can receive streams from various sources, NOT limited to DirectTV. (Netflix, hula etc.) I've looked at the ROKU and some other devices, of course including the D* wireless adapter talked about in this thread. Some questions:
1) Can I look at netflix streams with the D* device?
2) If I go ROKU, can I access D* Cinema Direct on my TV?
(I'm getting so tired of all the redundancy that builds up.)
3) Can I create an environment with one very smart PC that is doing recording in addition to my DVR, which is not so smart?
I'm sure I will have more questions, but this is the beginning. I also know that right now the "wiring" I have (2 receivers, one is DVR .. two cables running up my fire escape to someone else's dish) is not to D* usual standards and will need to be tweaked by them. (They use outside contractors who are a bit out of control in San Francisco.)
I currently have 2 very old TV's that I will be replacing with HD tv's. I also have a secure WPA2 wifi network. I'm going to have to upgrade to HD DVR's and also will need a wireless access point for my TV's so I can receive streams from various sources, NOT limited to DirectTV. (Netflix, hula etc.) I've looked at the ROKU and some other devices, of course including the D* wireless adapter talked about in this thread. Some questions:
1) Can I look at netflix streams with the D* device?
2) If I go ROKU, can I access D* Cinema Direct on my TV?
(I'm getting so tired of all the redundancy that builds up.)
3) Can I create an environment with one very smart PC that is doing recording in addition to my DVR, which is not so smart?
As far as I know, no other online streaming services would be on the D* receivers nor would D*'s proprietary offerings would be on Roku, Boxee or either of the Internet enabled HDTVs, regardless of Internet connection.
Trust me, I know the redundancy can be frustrating and if there were an easier way, a lot of us would know by now.
A while ago, I tried using what is called the DirecTV2PC program that you may have in mind. My computer didn't have the proper specs thus I've put that to the side.
And with your last question, I do not think one could record straight from DirecTV and place it on a standalone hard drive, I am sure a couple of others would chime in and explain a rather complex way of doing so.
And with your last question, I do not think one could record straight from DirecTV and place it on a standalone hard drive, I am sure a couple of others would chime in and explain a rather complex way of doing so.
Might depend on the use of "straight".
Digital transfer isn't going to happen.
Devices like [and others]: http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/
Can connect to analog outputs and convert to digital.
So how can I plug in both a ROKU and the D* wireless access point to my TV? Are both HDMI and is there an HDMI splitter device or hub or will an HD TV have more than one HDMI port? Since we have this redundancy of devices if you want multiple streams, how does the connectivity to a TV work?
So how can I plug in both a ROKU and the D* wireless access point to my TV? Are both HDMI and is there an HDMI splitter device or hub or will an HD TV have more than one HDMI port? Since we have this redundancy of devices if you want multiple streams, how does the connectivity to a TV work?
The wireless CCK attaches to the coax input of your receiver, not your TV. Most recent TVs have 2 or 3 HDMI ports. Some A/V receivers have multiple HDMI inputs and can switch them. External HDMI switches are also available.
Thank you everyone for your replies .. I have learned a lot here. My final (?) question would be .. as I'm about to get a new TV, would I do well with a wifi enabled one for my other streaming needs, assuming I have the wireless cck attached to my D* receiver? Would that allow me NOT to have a ROKU for my other streaming?
Thank you everyone for your replies .. I have learned a lot here. My final (?) question would be .. as I'm about to get a new TV, would I do well with a wifi enabled one for my other streaming needs, assuming I have the wireless cck attached to my D* receiver? Would that allow me NOT to have a ROKU for my other streaming?
Sounds like a good plan. Samsung is my current favorite, and they make a wireless dongle for their sets. Mine is 18 months old, does not have Netflix but the Blu-ray player, a year old, from them, does. I imagine their new sets all have 'Flix, but of course, do check.
I just purchased a CCK to use with my HR-21 model 700 HD DVR. I am attempting to use the simple CCK Ethernet wireless set up method with no luck. I am attempting to connect to my wireless router (Apple Airport Extreme 802.11N router). This router does not support WPA
The DVR doesn't seem to see the CCK even though they are connected with the supplied CAT 5 cable. Therefore, it is not detecting my home network or any of the nearby networks that my laptop, IPhone, & iPad can detect and use just fine. I get the "not connected to the Internet" 86-818 message every time I go through the Network Setup screens on the DVR.
Any thoughts on what I am missing? I spent 2 hours on the phone with Directv this evening with no luck. Any helpful pointers would be much appreciated.
I just purchased a CCK to use with my HR-21 model 700 HD DVR. I am attempting to use the simple CCK Ethernet wireless set up method with no luck. I am attempting to connect to my wireless router (Apple Airport Extreme 802.11N router). This router does not support WPA
The DVR doesn't seem to see the CCK even though they are connected with the supplied CAT 5 cable. Therefore, it is not detecting my home network or any of the nearby networks that my laptop, IPhone, & iPad can detect and use just fine. I get the "not connected to the Internet" 86-818 message every time I go through the Network Setup screens on the DVR.
Any thoughts on what I am missing? I spent 2 hours on the phone with Directv this evening with no luck. Any helpful pointers would be much appreciated.
I think marmbruster71455 is trying to use the WCCK to connect the HR21 to the internet. The HR21 wouldn't need a DECA in this case because it's getting (or should be getting) the internet through the WCCK.
marmbruster71455: Try reseting your network settings to default on the HR21, and do a reset of the WCCK. Then plug the WCCK into the top ethernet port on the HR21 and see it if will configure it for you.
The Airport Extreme does support WPS so you can use that if all else fails.
Go Beavs: you are awesome! I followed your suggestion & now the receiver sees my WCCK & my network. The bad news is that the receiver doesn't seem to recognize my network security key.
Go Beavs: Clicked send too soon. My network key is in all lower case letters. The network key screen on the DVR only seems to accept upper case input. Is there a way to input my network key from the remote all in lower case letters?
Go Beavs: Clicked send too soon. My network key is in all lower case letters. The network key screen on the DVR only seems to accept upper case input. Is there a way to input my network key from the remote all in lower case letters?
Almost there. I messed up on which network I selected during setup & selected my neighbor's network instead of mine. I tried running Repeat Network setup but it keeps automatically going to my neighbor's network & doesn't give me the option to select another network. I also tried the reset button on both the CCKC & DVR hoping that would clear it, but that did not work either - still not giving me a choice to select a network when I run Repeat Network setup & keeps going to my neighbor's network. What am I missing?
Almost there. I messed up on which network I selected during setup & selected my neighbor's network instead of mine. I tried running Repeat Network setup but it keeps automatically going to my neighbor's network & doesn't give me the option to select another network. I also tried the reset button on both the CCKC & DVR hoping that would clear it, but that did not work either - still not giving me a choice to select a network when I run Repeat Network setup & keeps going to my neighbor's network. What am I missing?
I tried Restore Defaults on the Network Setup menu. After I did that, I ran Repeat Network Setup. Same result, does not give me an option to select a network. Goes right to my neighbor's network & reports that I am successfully connected to the Internet.
I tried Restore Defaults on the Network Setup menu. After I did that, I ran Repeat Network Setup. Same result, does not give me an option to select a network. Goes right to my neighbor's network & reports that I am successfully connected to the Internet.
Ha! I guess you can cancel your internet now and save some $$$ :lol:
You can try to use WPS to connect to your Airport. First, reset the network settings on the HR21.
Using the Airport utility, select your base station by double clicking on it.
Go to the Base Station drop down menu and select "Add wireless clients"
Choose "first attempt" and continue.
Then Press and hold (I think as I don't have this particular unit) the WPS button on the WCCK. It should link up and report success in the Airport Utility.
Connect the WCCK to the HR21, go into the network menu and do a connect now. It should work. <fingers crossed>
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