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Wireless-N connected... do I need DECA?
Bottom line up front (BLUF): If I want to record on one and playback on any HD DVR, do I need the DECA box if both my HD DVR recievers are connected to my wireless-N network (one wirelessly using the WNCE2001 and the other hardwired)?
Given multiple devices in one place (XBOX, Blu-Ray player and HD DVR) with ethernet ports, I'd like to use the WCNE2001 as a wireless-N adapter and use the GS605AV (ethernet switch) to connect all the above devices to the net in my living room. The Mstr Bdrm HD DVR is
That part seems straight forward, the hard part is sharing the playlists of the DVRs (HR21-700 and HR23-700). Is it as simple as asking for them to enable the WH DVR service? I signed up for the beta test.
The post suggest this is "unsupported"... but saves me a few bucks in equip.
What say yous guys?
Thanks!
djdicetn
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15 years ago
Any DirecTV HD DVR's or Receivers networked wirelessly are NOT recommended(BLUF). If you cannot hard-wire with cat5e all DirecTV boxes I recommend the DECA/SWiM solution(BLUF).
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soul6d6
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15 years ago
Why is wireless not recommended… will equipment fry or will it just not be a quality picture.
Has anyone run this capability on a wireless N (dual band) network?
I'm hoping for some solid technical responses, i.e., "The receivers will not see each other on the network unless you…"
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djdicetn
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15 years ago
It is my understanding that wireless router technology sends data packets in "bursts' with pauses in between. For the WHDVR streaming of HD video content, the brief interruptions do not allow good picture quality or continual connectivity between the networked devices.
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lugnutathome
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15 years ago
Wireless works perfectly for very few people. It is suceptable to external interferences, location moves "Well I dusted up there today".
So yes it can work just fine, but by and large its picture break ups, servers disconnecting from MRV, mostly annoying. It can be perfect for weeks and then some new interference factor intercedes and it goes bad for no apparent reason.
Streaming video requires a stable pipe. Radio signals are affected by many things outside your control.
If you have to invest go DECA, You can try what you have as an unsupported WHDVR service and might be happy but...
Don "wireless is to streaming video what rabbit ears are to off air TV reception" Bolton
Why is wireless not recommended… will equipment fry or will it just not be a quality picture.
Has anyone run this capability on a wireless N (dual band) network?
I'm hoping for some solid technical responses, i.e., "The receivers will not see each other on the network unless you…"
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litzdog911
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15 years ago
The vast majority of folks who've tried have not had good success using Wireless LAN networking. That's one reason that DirecTV only provides and supports the DECA networking using the existing satellite coax cables.
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soul6d6
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15 years ago
I'm trying this netgear WCNE2001 (it just came in the mail) and I'll post issues as they arise. I've had no previous issues streaming NETFLIX to the XBOX (via XBOX's wireless-N adapter), so I'm cautiously optimistic about netgear's latest product.
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