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Success - finally! Hardwire connection to network

After several hours, we were able to connect our HR 21 to the internet via our wired home network. Configuration: DSL modem to Linksys Wireless Router (WRT 54G) to Linksys Hub to DVR. Secret to success was to power down all three (modem, router, hub) at same time. Brought them back up and the router

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Top Secret "Facility Issue" Outage

I placed a online order for Uverse in the end of September during a special promotion. The online promotion went through, credit check and everything, and even being required to give a credit card so AT&T could charge my credit card every month. (Personally, thats fine. When they over charge, I

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New Secret ATT Service

I called ATT Today about their uVerse internet options.  I also have the uVerse 200 program.  I was told... "Hey we have a brand new uVerse service that you cannot access.  I can switch you today!   Lower costs! Faster Speeds!  But you have to cancel you current uVerse account and create a brand new

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Linksys WGA600N success

G'day allAlready had a wireless network setup at home.Just thought I'd add another success story. Installed the Linksys WGA600N (gaming adapter) on the HR21-700. Was quite painless. Insert the CD that comes with the WGA600N into your computer and follow the easy instructions. Plug it into the HR21 w

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Connection success then nothing

Had the same remote box for years in my bedroom. yesterday moved it outside for a couple hours. Worked fine. Put everything back where it used to be and now I get connection success but nothing else. All lights on and full connection. Tried restarting box and modem and same result. Any help???

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How do I mount a TV above the fireplace with my Uverse box?

We are mounting our TV above our fireplace.  What is the secret to connecting to Uverse without having cords hanging and needing the box on the mantel?  🙂

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How does both sound and menu function in the remote?

Does anyone know the secret to programming a new Genie so BOTH sound and menus will function?

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Media Share Is Gone from my HR21-700!

Recently, I believe concurrent with the pushdown of software version Ox235, the Media Share menu item (music, photos, video) has disappeared from the menu. Of course, since my PC is not a Viiv processor, DirecTV tech support is of no help. The fact is, however, that Media Share was working perfectly

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I'm at the end of my rope...

I recently switched back to AT&T and I can't begin to describe my disappointment and regret. I've had nothing but problems from the get go.  First off, every time I watch TV, the screen goes black and a message that reads "if you'd like to continue watching TV, press ok" pops up over and over again.

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H24 Channel guide only 5 days

My H24 receiver normally displays only 5 days of channel guide even though it is supposed to display 7 days. Yesterday I had a power outage and after the power was restored I noticed that the channel guide was showing 7 days. Then I woke up this morning and only 5 days are there. Is this normal? Are

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Unable to navigate the Masters mix channel

I posted a thread a few days ago wondering how to navigate any of the mix channels (http://forums.directv.com/message/10678214#10678214 I was finally able to get this working on one of my receivers but not the other. And now, I can't navigate the Masters mix channel without bringing up the Quicktune

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Out of the country

Why does my directv app not work out of the US?

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TOP Secret menu appeared claimed I UPLOADED 61.9 MB of Data TO AT&T, ????

Greetings & Salutations to you all, this is my very first post here, Thank You for your interest and time...   I was just watching tv and a menu never previously seen by me appeared on my screen. It was interactive both up and down & sideways. It listed 6 different antenna strengths, network strengt

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checking on the status of my scheduled appointment?

Checking on the status of my scheduled appointment.

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Lights on the front of my DVR blinking

Both of the lights, red and blue, on the front of my DVR box are blinking....not able to get a signal.

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Well, good for you and you're welcome, from both of us.  Reading success stories makes my day.

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I have read thru pages of posts, and can't seem to find the specific answer I am looking for: I have the following system:SWM dish and splitterHR24 with inline SWM Power InserterHR23Cable Internet (fully networked with Cat 5 and wireless).  I understand that the HR24 includes built-in DECA, and that

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One of my wireless receivers freezes all the time.

I have 2 wireless receivers. One of them freezes all the time.  They have replaced the receiver and the WAP and it continues to happen.  I have swapped out the 2 wireless receivers and the one location that freezes continues to freeze after I swap out the receivers.  I have also move

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Part of The Menu is cut off of the screen

Hi. Part of the menu is cut off of the screen and i dont know how to fix it, and its really hard to navigate through On Demand. On the Guide its cuts off the channel name(like the 3-5 letter abreviation of the channel) and the time at the time is cut off to and i would really like to know how to fix

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How can I get my DirecTV account CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Totally frustrated with the AT&T website. I cannot find out what my "obligation" is for my so-called DirecTV "Contract." I cannot find out why/when local sports and movie costs were added (I didn't seek them) and I am 1000% convinced AT&T has its whole website designed to keep me (Edited per communi

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