Looking for NAS for dcx900 TiVo

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Hello

I'm new to this forum, have briefly searched under 'NAS' and got some hits but my initial research shows that NASs that allow downloads from a TiVo might be TiVo-model specific... here is one example of such a NAS model that I'm not sure exists anymore:
How to archive and playback TiVo recordings to the ReadyNAS | Answer | NETGEAR Support

I have recently started renting an Arris dcx900 from the local cable company (Cogeco). Have tried both (an old) TiVo Desktop PC app which the TiVo is blocking from access, as well as the Cogeco TiVo Android app which seems pretty well useless. Have been thinking of getting a NAS for other reasons as well, and was wondering if anyone could point me to a model that would allow downloading from this TiVo unit. Also wondering what % of shows typically allow such downloading (the Cogeco app seems to 'allow' downloading on every show I've tried so far but either never finishes 'initializing' or the transfer does not complete).

Thank you

 

Thank you for your reply. This unit has Plex installed already, but my understanding is that it allows playback on other networked devices, not necessarily downloads to them, but I will check into that and the other options you suggested and info you gave. Meanwhile, my TiVo is filling up, the pressure's on LOL.

 

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Thank you both for your input. As may be evident, I have a cable provider (Cogeco) for both TV and Internet.

I am able to login to
https://<Your dcx900 IP> with username 'tivo' and password 'Your MAK'
both via cable-based MoCA (Ethernet disabled) or (local network) Ethernet (MoCA disabled) (each with a different local IP address) and I get the file index web page (see screenshot),

at the bottom of the page is a message:
"This feature is not supported. The TiVo license agreement allows you to transfer content to up to ten devices within your household, but not outside your household. Unauthorized transfers or distribution of copyrighted works outside of your home may constitute a copyright infringement. TiVo reserves the right to terminate the TiVo service accounts of users who transfer or distribute content in violation of this Agreement."
which is strange at least for the Ethernet (Enet) connection since it certainly is 'within the household'. But it may be just a stock comment.

when I try to download a file (have tried a dozen or so), I get the following message:
"Access forbidden, feature not enabled" (see screenshot)

This is similar to the behaviour I get with TiVo desktop, it indexes the files (see screenshot)


but gives a similar "access is denied" message (see screenshot).


With MoCA, the Cogeco TiVo Android app tries to download files (at a snail's pace) but always hangs up towards the end of the transfer. It also doesn't seem to like connecting via (local network) Ethernet at all, probably because it's trying to connect to an external server to validate my userid/password and/or connect to the TiVo and may need MoCA-only for this?

My network configurations are as follows:
MoCA: PC/phone < WiFi > my router < Enet > ISP modem with router disabled < MoCA > TiVo
< MoCA-filtered cable > Internet
OR
Enet: PC/phone < WiFi > my router < Enet > TiVo
< Enet > ISP modem with router disabled < MoCA-filtered cable > Internet

Any ideas how I can get to the files? Thanks in advance.

 

Ok thanks I got on the site and created an account. Went to the Device Preferences page... Video Sharing and Enable Video Downloads were already checked off but I saved the options, see what happens in a bit (if not already active, the settings may take up to 24 hrs to take effect).

 

Hello
So this has resulted in a dead end and I'm tempted to take your advice and purchase a TiVo that allows downloads. As mentioned, I'm also looking for a general-purpose NAS so I guess e.g. the ReadyNAS might do the trick... is the Bolt the only TiVo device that will allow downloads to it, or are there others as well? Thank you in advance for any advice and device recommendations.

 

Thank you all for your replies. LarryAtHome, I will try your reselection method on the Tivo site... were you able to also download via https://<Your dcx900 IP> (see above)?

 

Thank you LarryAtHome, it works, I am able to download .tivo files after toggling the TiVo account... I will try KMTTG to decrypt.

 

Yes it works... sort of. The Cogeco Tivo periodically locks me back out (after some period of inactivity) and I have to seemingly re-toggle the tivo.com settings to get access again. Also, after downloading some files from the Tivo, files start to download only partially, I've tried several things to get a clue as to why but am stumped... it seems the only way around it is to 'leave the Tivo alone' for a while. Has anyone had similar experiences? Thanks.