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Monday, January 16th, 2023

Does my DIRECTV stream main box have to be hard wired to internet

Can’t it just connect WIFI

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3 years ago

Yes, the DIRECTV STREAM can use wireless WiFi like any other phone or tablet. 

It is, however, always recommended to use a hardwired Ethernet connection for better realibility, speeds, and performance. This isn’t required if your Internet is ALREADY adequate.


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