Mulitroom Viewing not working on one unit

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I am unsre what I may be doing wrong regarding the new multiroom viewing update. I have two HD DVRs on a wireless network...and both are, via the menu, ready to go...and my family room unit is seeing the bedroom unit but the bedroom unit isn't finding the family room unit....

Can anyone tell me what the issue is? I am assuming I have everything I need equipment for one to be working. Boith get on demand via powerline adapter and each is seeing the network ok.

Neither was seeing the other until I did a system reset on the units...then the Fsamily room started seeing the bedroom but not vice versa

many thanks!

greywolf · Answer

Wait a while. It can take some time for the first connection.

bobbythek · Answer

You were 100% right on the money. All working just fine. Greatfeature(patience I mean 🙂 ). Hope they don't charge too much for itthough.TV budget about used up 🙂Thanks!Bobby

bobbythek · Answer

Interesting.... it doesn't seem to be very stable. The unit remained connected to the network for VOD etc but again won't find the Family room unit...the family unit is locating the Bedroom unit as before. all was up and running fine a few minutes ago.

Could it be that the Bedrm unit simply dropped the network & had to reconnect and it's again taking some time? Still, odd that VOD seems to be running fine and i haven't noticed any interruption on my computers or the family room unit. When the bedrm went out I checked the family rm and it was still fine as were the computers on the network...XBOX never stopped either and it's right next to the Bedroom unit... I guess maybe that's why they call it "Beta" huh? 🙂

Any ideas out there on things I may check on my end?' I do not claim to be the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to this stuff 🙂

many thanks!

Bobby

dcd · Answer

Bobby, I'll surmise that the 'problem' DVR is connected to your network wirelessly? If so, wireless works fine for On Demand because downloading files can stop and start as many times as necessary. However, the moment you get a break in the signal with MRV, the connection is lost. The problems you're having is why Directv has determined that in order to get MRV when it's out of beta, you'll have to upgrade to DECA which will route the MRV signal through the coax from one box to the other, won't even pass through your router. If this is your situation, I'd just put the system away until DECA becomes available. Or, run some Cat5 cable to the problem DVR.

bobbythek · Answer

Yes, u are correct. Aggravating. Nonetheless. DISH is calling me nearly every day offering this feature at no cost. My Tivos do this easily on my network but they of course are not HD but still.... I fully understand the beta testing process and have been a beta tester for some like companies. Why not do some research and offer it to those who can really make it happen?

Also, why would one unit appear to be working 100% and the other not more than 5 minute? And its MUCH closer to the router. I'll keep messing with it just to see if I can drive myself over the edge 😉
Thanks for the input and advice, I appreciate it.

Best,
Bobby

dcd · Answer

Why are you so upset? You have an inadequate connection. Why not simply forget about MRV until DECA is released and then you'll have a solid connection? All the rest is just hyperbole.

bobbythek · Answer

A bit aggravated for sure, upset? not really..... I do feel as though DTV totally and unnecessarily wasted quite a bit of my time yesterday ....i was led to believe I could readily participate in this beta...even today, it appears as though I could as all the DVRS are recognized and authorized etc etc...the programs are listed on both units but the programs won't/can't transfer over the wireless connection. Even those recorded in SD. Not sure why Tivo can make this happen so easily and these boxes won't. I certainly understand they are different boxes but it's still transferring SD over a wireless network...so it's logical to many of us that it would/could work...Not being able to transfer HD programming over the wireless net is more understandable to me.

Why not vet beta participants so that the rest of us aren't wasting our time thinking something may be wrong with our equipment/network etc? When the testing procedure says all is connected to the network and then at the same time you get a message saying the DVR has been disconnected from the network its a bit confusing. At the very least a note saying a wireless network is not likely to work for this beta would have been helpful to me and I am guessing to some others as well.

I sure appreciate your input and help...without it I probably would still be thinking my equipment wasn't working the way it should be and I guess that's not the case at all.

No need to worry about my being "upset"...as I have been ordered by my spouse to "put the remote down and step away from the TV" 🙂

Have a great day!

joed32 · Answer

I'm wired and sometimes one of my DVRs will not see one of the others and has to be reset again. It's a beta test so we need to be patient. Dish Networks version just means that you can hook up a second TV (SD only) to your DVR, it's not MRV at all.

bobbythek · Answer

You're right of course....& DCD gave me some good information and advice but he assumes I have patience 🙂

My loving spouse doesn't know my secret plans to go pick up a router with N networking instead of G...just to see if I can get this bad boy working.... I hate being beat by a piece of equipment 🙂

I will no doubt be back later...if I'm not, you might wanna tip off CSI to ask some questions of my Bride!! 🙂

Thanks to all for the help. I really appreciate it. Some great folks here....

joed32 · Answer

Have fun, that's what it's all about. LOL!

dcd · Answer

bobby, I just checked and sure enough, the sticky post at the top of this page specifically warns that some networks may not be able to handle the technology and that a new better way to connect will be along directly. It also pretty clearly states that this is a beta release and you're on your own as far as performance goes.
I will give you a tip from one who's network is hard wired: The MRV is the slickest thing to come down the pike since the DVR. Everyone is going to want this and the DECA system will make it even better.
As I said before, why don't you spen eight bucks and buy yourself a 100' length of Cat5 cable so you can play with this thing. Simply connect the cable to the top ports of two of your DVR's/receivers.
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bobbythek · Answer

I know you're right.... I get a little ticked when I can't get stuff working right. I would love to do as you suggest and appreciate your going to the trouble of locating the cable etc. Very nice of you indeed!

It's not quite as easy as it may seem for me to follow up though I use a wireless network because I'm in a wheelchair and it's not practical for me to go into the crawl space etc. to make this happen. I can get it done though at a reasonable cost. But to be clear, and I apologize for my ignorance, but as you've know doubt noticed...I'm not afraid of doing that :).....I simply need to run the cable between the two DVR's correct?

dcd, again, many thanks for your help.

Bobby

dcd · Answer

Running the cable between to two DVR's will give you a MRV connection. It will not connect the DVR's to your router, the Internet or your computers. I suggested the cable between to DVR's as a temporary connection to allow you to experiment as to how a DECA connection will look when it becomes available. The glory of the direct connection is that it bypasses your router and thus eliminates any and all bottlenecks and settings.

bobbythek · Answer

I am connected via powerline adapter for my VOD.(works great).. will running the cable between the DVR's mess with my internet connection or will that remain as is? make sense?

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