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Connect Whole House HD-DVR to Wireless Router WITH Security Working
I have the Whole House HD-DVR with one [Model: HR24/100] and one DVR [Model: H16/500]. This upgrade was done with a competent DirecTv installer, but he didn’t have the answer to this problem. He did leave the installation with everything working.
I also have a Linksys WRT45G Version 6; wired/wireless router which is connected to Cablevision of Long Island, NY through a cable modem. Along with wired components (PC, printers and the like); I also have added wireless components to my network (laptop, DVD player and the like). Because of this, I incorporated wireless security on the router; [meaning using the Security Mode: set for “WPA2 Personal” and the Wireless MAC filter: set for “only these PC’s MAC address (es) Allowed”].
After the DirecTv installer left, I tried to “incorporate” my wireless security and found that I am unable to get DirecTV Cinema “On Demand” to work through my wireless router.
I keep getting and Error: 86-333 and a Message: “Security Key Not Accepted. Please Enter a Valid Security Key”. So I had to disablethe Security Mode and the Wireless MAC filter. When I turn my wireless security off; the Networks work perfectly together.
So, I’m afraid that while I can get On Demand I will have to leave my wireless security “open” or I have to hardwire my HD-DVR receiver to the internet.
litzdog911
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13 years ago
The R16 SD DVR is not compatible with Whole Home DVR networking. Do you have other HD Receivers/DVRs? If not, you don't have sufficient equipment for Whole Home DVR sharing.
How are you trying to connect your HR24 to your home network?
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cap2410
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13 years ago
As I understand it; the [Model: HR24/100] in Living room is connected by Ethernet cable to the DirecTV [Model: DCAW1R0-1] which is connected by coax to the Power Inserter [Model: P12R1-03] which is connected by coax to the [SWM Box: MSPLIT8R1-03] which is connected by coax to the DirecTv [Model: H16/500] on 2ndfloor.
I believe that my Home Network connects through the DirecTV [Model: DCAW1R0-1] wireless to my Linksys WRT45G Version 6 which is about 20’ to 25’ away.
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fragile
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13 years ago
any special characters in your security key?
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cap2410
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13 years ago
No, but it is 24 characters long; a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers.
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peds48
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13 years ago
unless you are trying to protect Fort Knox, MAC address filtering is an over kill. a simple password on a protected wireless network should do the trick.
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cap2410
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13 years ago
Understood, please remember that wireless didn't work with any security applied (neither Security Mode nor MAC filtering), but thank you for that advice anyway, and I did found the problem.
It seems that the DirecTV [Model: DCAW1R0-1] which works wireless also has an MAC address. WHICH IS DIFFERENT FOUND THE ONE PRESENTED ON THE TV SCREEN DURING INSTALLATION! Once I added it, everything worked perfectly.
While I think “On Demand” could work faster, my Wife and I are very happy.
Thank you for all your help, it was greatly appreciated. I wish you much success with this site.
Take care, so long.
PS
What I have is all that I have, so it is precious to me.
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peds48
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13 years ago
It seems that the DirecTV [Model: DCAW1R0-1] which works wireless also has an MAC address.
all networkable devices MUST have a MAC address. Is part of the protocol. That is why I suggested to remove the MAC address filtering in your router. But glad you found a solution. Enjoy!
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