MRV Question

moonchilddave · 08-07-2009, 08:18 PM

I currently have a Phillips DSR704 and may be picking up another one later this week. I was just wondering if multi-room viewing was available on these units. If it is, what is the cheapest route to go to get them on my home network? I know TiVo has a page that lists "compatible" wireless adapters, but I'd like to know for sure that it's going to work before buying - and where the cheapest place to find it would be.

Also, I assume the guide and daily calls would still be over the phone line and sat? I really don't want to see a lot of traffic going out and coming in through the router to the Internet as I have EVDO service with Verizon and am limited to 5G a month (which I have no problem using each and every month). As long as the traffic is INSIDE my network, I'm fine.

shibby191 · 08-07-2009, 09:13 PM

At the least you'd have to do some hacking of each box for sure. I suggest you check in the Underground forum and ask this question.

stevel · 08-08-2009, 08:30 AM

You can do MRV, but only with hacking and an older software version. The guide data all comes over the sat for these boxes and even if you have them connected for networking, nothing goes outside your home network. The phone line is not needed once activated.

moonchilddave · 08-08-2009, 10:42 AM

Oh well, thanks... Guess I'll stick with what I've got... A line of coax running from the RF Out and and IR transmitter/receiver. It works, but the IR transmitter can be flaky at times.

cthomp21 · 08-09-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonchilddave

I currently have a Phillips DSR704 and may be picking up another one later this week. I was just wondering if multi-room viewing was available on these units. If it is, what is the cheapest route to go to get them on my home network? I know TiVo has a page that lists "compatible" wireless adapters, but I'd like to know for sure that it's going to work before buying - and where the cheapest place to find it would be.

Also, I assume the guide and daily calls would still be over the phone line and sat? I really don't want to see a lot of traffic going out and coming in through the router to the Internet as I have EVDO service with Verizon and am limited to 5G a month (which I have no problem using each and every month). As long as the traffic is INSIDE my network, I'm fine.

You can follow this how-to:

http://www.weethet.nl/english/tivo_dtv2_os6hack.php

texster · 08-10-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by moonchilddave

what is the cheapest route to go to get them on my home network?

If you can get away with it, wired will of course be cheaper. Frys currently sells trendnet wired usb adapters that are said be compatible for about $15.

As for wireless you can go with wireless adapters or wired adapters tethered to a "wireless bridge" (wireless router). The price of a wired adapter plus wireless bridge may or may not be cheaper than a wireless adapter.

Ebay is also a great source, if you know what to look for, but before you buy any hardware, always ask in the Underground part of this forum to confirm compatibility.

You also need to obtain the 6.2a version for the directivo o/s. This can be gotten for free if you know where and how, or from TCF sponsor DVRUpgrade for $20. Chances are the unit you have is running 6.4 but perhaps the one you are picking up hasn't been used in a while and you may get lucky. If so, you can use the free MFSLIVE software to copy the image over from one to the other.

Depending on your hacking skills and the time you want to spend, you may or may not want to pay for network enabling software. Again DVRUPGRADE has a $20 solution. But there is also a (slightly more involved) $5 solution used in conjuction with the zipper (again see the Underground).