Could you use a Tomato flashed router, configure in client mode, and then you would have an ethernet port as close to the Tivo as you want. I have been Tivo free for over a year and it's great. Mythbuntu is much better. Lisa Kachold wrote: > Hi! My Series 2 Tivo requires a phone line to do guided setup. > > http://tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=406951 > > After that I can configure the Wireless USB Adapter in Networking, but > unfortunately with my OS Tivo Version, I supposedly MUST (according to > Tivo) have the phone. > > I did see a few old posts about using Windows XP Hyperterm and a NULL > modem connection from PC to rj11. > > http://www.b-lan.com/otto/tivo3xp/ > > I have a serial null modem cable, but... > > a) I don't have any Serial connection on my Vista > b) I have pppd on linux > c) I don't have a rj11 adapter (could go to radio shack?) > > and some for getting around the Guided Setup via a dialout hack using > ",401# with a ethernet DHCP connection: > > http://everything2.com/title/How%2520to%2520setup%2520a%2520TiVo%2520without%2520a%2520phone%2520line > > d) I have only a Wireless USB - not an ethernet one. > > > 1) Anyone have a house with a hardwired phone line and a full boat > cable I can do setup with? (Takes about 5 hours via phone line)? > > 2) Other suggestions? > > -- > (623)239-3392 Skype: obn0sis > (503)754-4452 www.obnosis.com > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss