Have done something similar, although not with the degree of individual control you have specified, especially with the ethernet switches. What caused all of this is that my cable modem "died" and I replaced it (hopefully temporarily!) with a leased one from Comcast. I did have some difficulty bringing all of the system backup, even though I brought the modem up first, then my WiFi router (which is significantly more powerful than the one built into the Comcast cable modem). I will try a reboot, but this time will power down all of the ethernet switches as well(one 8-port and one 4-port), plus several others scattered throughout the house at some of the ethernet outlets. I'll let you know what happens after that.I'd try an entire Network Reboot.
Bring the Router back up 1st, allowing it to fully reboot.
Then 1 TiVo at a time (and any required Switches), allowing each to fully reboot before moving to the next.
Report back...
-KP
They do. Here's my network status for one box:Given my (elementary!) network knowledge, I looked at the IP addresses of both the Mini (which cannot see the Bolt) and the Bolt, and they are different. I thought they needed to be the same (except for the last 3 numbers) for them to be considered on the "same network"?
The likelyhood is that when you replaced the comcast box, they gave you what is usually referred to as a gateway, a combo modem router, rather than just a cable modem. Since you already had a router of your own, you now have 2 in operation. You might want to contact Comcast and see if they will put their combo device into "bridge mode" to disable the router on their device. But you will still need to reboot at least the router you own, and most of the Tivos.OP Update: As per your suggestions, performed entire system reboot, including all ethernet switches. So far, basement TiVo mini cannot "see" primary TiVo Bolt in another room. I can connect a laptop to the wall ethernet outlet at the Mini and receive a fast, clean internet connection. I can also connect a laptop to the ethernet switch at this location and receive a clean connection. I can use the cable from the switch to the Mini, connected to the laptop, and get a clean internet connection (eliminates the ethernet cable as the culprit).
Incidentally, there is also a DVD player with internet capabilities attached to that same ethernet switch which claims it has no network connection. (If I can get an internet connection to a laptop at that same outlet, how come the DVD player can't?!) Interestingly, either a TiVo mini or Roamio attached to the questionable connection completes the "restart box" command and claims all connections are good, but then claims it cannot see the primary TiVo box in another room.
Given my (elementary!) network knowledge, I looked at the IP addresses of both the Mini (which cannot see the Bolt) and the Bolt, and they are different. I thought they needed to be the same (except for the last 3 numbers) for them to be considered on the "same network"?
I have previously set up an older Roamio at the same location as the current Mini, and it goes through the "restart box" command fine. (Until I receive a requested cable card, it can't record or run "live TV". However, that will accomplish little for me as it isn't/won't be the primary box and remains "invisible" to the Bolt (and vice versa!).
Before I replaced my (apparently??) defective non-Comcast cable modem, the Mini (at the same location as now) and the Bolt (also at its same, previous location) could "talk" to each other.
Since I have clean fast internet connections at most of the "wall outlets" in the house, I must believe this is a TiVo issue. What "baffles" me is that the TiVo can complete its setup and when I test the Network settings on the TiVo, everything checks out "OK". Starting to wonder if the TiVo uses a completely different protocol to obtain its settings from the "service" than it uses to "talk" to other "boxes" in the house.
Sorry to trouble you with this. Tried to "talk" to TiVo Support, but couldn't find "anyone home" even on the chat! Somehow I thought "Support" personnel could work from home. I have a relative who works on a "help desk" from home; at least they still have a job!
