Re: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE

2009-07-06 Thread Lisa Kachold 
On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 1:53 PM, Michael Butash  wrote:

> Honestly, my hacked xbox was simply the best investment as a media
> player ever, plus it still plays games.  Even better, it rips the games
> to HD, or readily accepts them via ftp pushed iso's.  I still use it to
> this day (7yr later), where im begrudgingly migrating to xbmc on linux
> for 720p and higher res (xbox's 700mhz p3 doesn't cut the mustard for
> h.264 video).
>
> With software hacks, makes for one heck of a powerful media player for a
> $50 used xbox, and just stream media from a simple file share.
>
> I suppose this also presumes you hoard your own media, but I've only
> ever found Tivo's more cumbersome to use than xbmc.  Commercials make me
> irritable, and since media cartels mandated no automagical
> commercial-skipping to kill their revenue/brainwashing, they seem...
> pointless.


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>
>
> -mb
>
>
> > but if i cannibalize the x box my son will cry... and i cant afford to
> > replace it quite yet :-)
> >
> > but i want to... boy do i want to...
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Michael Butash
> wrote:
> > > I've used linuxmce, quirky/broken is my best way to describe it.  Spent
> > > a considerable amount of time trying to make it work for home
> > > automation, finally gave up and just spent some cash for windoze-based
> > > HA software (homeseer).  It uses myth on the backend, you're probably
> > > better off using myth direct via it's own front-end.
> > >
> > > I rather like/recommend xbox media center (on a hacked xbox or linux),
> > > but I don't DVR anything, just watch locally downloaded files.  Who
> > > needs icky commercials when teh interwebs provide such great
> > > commercial-free content...
> > >
> > > -mb
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, 2009-07-06 at 09:41 -0700, Stephen wrote:
> > >> there is also the LinuxMCE project. which looks very cool.
> > >>
> > >> On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 9:01 AM, Lisa Kachold
> wrote:
> > >> > Yes, I built a few MythTv's.  Easy to do.
> > >> >
> > >> > I wanted a Tivo for $50.00.
> > >> >
> > >> > On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Joe  wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >> 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 
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
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Re: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE

2009-07-06 Thread Michael Butash 
Honestly, my hacked xbox was simply the best investment as a media
player ever, plus it still plays games.  Even better, it rips the games
to HD, or readily accepts them via ftp pushed iso's.  I still use it to
this day (7yr later), where im begrudgingly migrating to xbmc on linux
for 720p and higher res (xbox's 700mhz p3 doesn't cut the mustard for
h.264 video).

With software hacks, makes for one heck of a powerful media player for a
$50 used xbox, and just stream media from a simple file share.

I suppose this also presumes you hoard your own media, but I've only
ever found Tivo's more cumbersome to use than xbmc.  Commercials make me
irritable, and since media cartels mandated no automagical
commercial-skipping to kill their revenue/brainwashing, they seem...
pointless.

-mb


> but if i cannibalize the x box my son will cry... and i cant afford to
> replace it quite yet :-)
> 
> but i want to... boy do i want to...
> 
> On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Michael Butash wrote:
> > I've used linuxmce, quirky/broken is my best way to describe it.  Spent
> > a considerable amount of time trying to make it work for home
> > automation, finally gave up and just spent some cash for windoze-based
> > HA software (homeseer).  It uses myth on the backend, you're probably
> > better off using myth direct via it's own front-end.
> >
> > I rather like/recommend xbox media center (on a hacked xbox or linux),
> > but I don't DVR anything, just watch locally downloaded files.  Who
> > needs icky commercials when teh interwebs provide such great
> > commercial-free content...
> >
> > -mb
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 2009-07-06 at 09:41 -0700, Stephen wrote:
> >> there is also the LinuxMCE project. which looks very cool.
> >>
> >> On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 9:01 AM, Lisa Kachold 
> >> wrote:
> >> > Yes, I built a few MythTv's.  Easy to do.
> >> >
> >> > I wanted a Tivo for $50.00.
> >> >
> >> > On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Joe  wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> 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 
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > 
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Re: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE

2009-07-06 Thread Stephen 
but if i cannibalize the x box my son will cry... and i cant afford to
replace it quite yet :-)

but i want to... boy do i want to...

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Michael Butash wrote:
> I've used linuxmce, quirky/broken is my best way to describe it.  Spent
> a considerable amount of time trying to make it work for home
> automation, finally gave up and just spent some cash for windoze-based
> HA software (homeseer).  It uses myth on the backend, you're probably
> better off using myth direct via it's own front-end.
>
> I rather like/recommend xbox media center (on a hacked xbox or linux),
> but I don't DVR anything, just watch locally downloaded files.  Who
> needs icky commercials when teh interwebs provide such great
> commercial-free content...
>
> -mb
>
>
> On Mon, 2009-07-06 at 09:41 -0700, Stephen wrote:
>> there is also the LinuxMCE project. which looks very cool.
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 9:01 AM, Lisa Kachold wrote:
>> > Yes, I built a few MythTv's.  Easy to do.
>> >
>> > I wanted a Tivo for $50.00.
>> >
>> > On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Joe  wrote:
>> >>
>> >> 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 
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > 
>> >> >
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>> >
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Re: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE

2009-07-06 Thread Lisa Kachold 
On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Michael Butash  wrote:

> I've used linuxmce, quirky/broken is my best way to describe it.  Spent
> a considerable amount of time trying to make it work for home
> automation, finally gave up and just spent some cash for windoze-based
> HA software (homeseer).  It uses myth on the backend, you're probably
> better off using myth direct via it's own front-end.
>
> I rather like/recommend xbox media center (on a hacked xbox or linux),
> but I don't DVR anything, just watch locally downloaded files.  Who
> needs icky commercials when teh interwebs provide such great
> commercial-free content...


I didn't get to actually use the MythTv's I built .

But the tuner card cost more than my Tivo.

>
>
> -mb
>
>
> On Mon, 2009-07-06 at 09:41 -0700, Stephen wrote:
> > there is also the LinuxMCE project. which looks very cool.
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 9:01 AM, Lisa Kachold
> wrote:
> > > Yes, I built a few MythTv's.  Easy to do.
> > >
> > > I wanted a Tivo for $50.00.
> > >
> > > On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Joe  wrote:
> > >>
> > >> 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 
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> 
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Re: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE

2009-07-06 Thread Michael Butash 
I've used linuxmce, quirky/broken is my best way to describe it.  Spent
a considerable amount of time trying to make it work for home
automation, finally gave up and just spent some cash for windoze-based
HA software (homeseer).  It uses myth on the backend, you're probably
better off using myth direct via it's own front-end.  

I rather like/recommend xbox media center (on a hacked xbox or linux),
but I don't DVR anything, just watch locally downloaded files.  Who
needs icky commercials when teh interwebs provide such great
commercial-free content...

-mb


On Mon, 2009-07-06 at 09:41 -0700, Stephen wrote:
> there is also the LinuxMCE project. which looks very cool.
> 
> On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 9:01 AM, Lisa Kachold wrote:
> > Yes, I built a few MythTv's.  Easy to do.
> >
> > I wanted a Tivo for $50.00.
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Joe  wrote:
> >>
> >> 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 
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > 
> >> >
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Re: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE

2009-07-06 Thread Stephen 
there is also the LinuxMCE project. which looks very cool.

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 9:01 AM, Lisa Kachold wrote:
> Yes, I built a few MythTv's.  Easy to do.
>
> I wanted a Tivo for $50.00.
>
> On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Joe  wrote:
>>
>> 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?
>> >
>> > --
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>> > (503)754-4452 www.obnosis.com 
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > 
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Re: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE

2009-07-06 Thread Lisa Kachold 
Yes, I built a few MythTv's.  Easy to do.

I wanted a Tivo for $50.00.

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Joe  wrote:

> 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 
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
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Re: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE

2009-07-06 Thread Joe 
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 
>
>
>
>
>
> 
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Re: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE

2009-07-05 Thread Lisa Kachold 
On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 8:05 PM, Kurt Granroth <
kurt+plug-disc...@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?
>
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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!
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Re: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE

2009-07-05 Thread Kurt Granroth 
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?

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RE: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE

2009-07-05 Thread Bob Elzer 
Well it depends what model you have, and if you care what version of the
software you run.
 
But I have zippered my friends series 2.
 
http://www.mastersav.com/tivo_zipper.html
 
 

  _  

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Subject: Series 2 Tivo Setup Help PLEASE


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?

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