On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 8:05 PM, Kurt Granroth < kurt+plug-discuss@granroth.com > wrote: > Your best bet, by far, is to try the ,401# hack. I used that for years > with no problems. > > Obviously, it won't work well (at all) with the wireless USB... so don't > use it! Get an approved wired USB adapter and plug it in. You can > always return the adapter if you won't need it later. > > I will say this, though: Have you used the network features of a TiVO > before? If not, then you may not be satisfied with its speed over > wireless. Heck, I wish it was quite a bit faster over a 100Mbps wired > connection... a wireless one felt almost like analog modem speed > comparatively. You may find that you'll want to keep the wired adapter > after all. > > On 7/5/09 6:45 PM, 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? > > --------------------------------------------------- > 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 > Thanks for everyone's swift assistance! I have the OLDER Series 2 firmware (which is better for MODS). This list is amazing! Someone instantly came through with a POTS line and Cox HD extended cable setup and it's happily downloading at his place through the night. The throughput for the 802.11g is worth the initial trouble. I can't wait to hack it a bit. Thanks again! -- (623)239-3392 Skype: obn0sis (503)754-4452 www.obnosis.com