InstantCake // PTVnet From Scratch

[sloan]

I've read about 40 posts, and can't find a direct answer.

I bought a used Phillips DSR704 and put 2 .. 250 GB harddrives in it.

I bought the InstantCake iso from PTV..
I also got the PTVnet iso.

My install order was:

InstantCake...then an immediate PTVnet (from my burned cd).

I cleared and deleted everything.

I called Tivo, and got the unit onto my account.

But I can't get the USB to network.

I have a linksys USB100M (yes..100).

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I can't get a ip address from the router. No issues with the router or cable or anything like that, as I can take the same usb100m and plug it into my laptop, and it works.

Is the usb100m not a match?

Do I need to run the PTVnet cd again?

Or something else?

I'm lost on why the network won't work.

Thanks....

[cambo357]

when you ran the PTVnet disc, did you say "yes" to using high speed/2.0 usb drivers? if so, this seems to disable usb 1.1 drivers. the linksys USB100M is usb 1.1. I ran into this myself the other day. if this is the case, just re run everything, but say no to that part, and keep the usb 1.1 drivers.

-Cambo

[sloan]

Yes, I did say yes to the 2.0 USB drivers.

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I'll give that a try, or maybe I'll just pick up a USB200M.

THANKS for the TIP... It would have taken alot of trial and error to figure that one out.

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[Yog-Sothoth]

The corect way to install them is PTVNet first, then insert InstantCake when it asks; that alleviates the need for a "Clear and Delete Everything" (and saves a few hours of your time).