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DIRECTV PLUS
®
DVR USER GUIDE
Your DIRECTV Plus
®
DVR is network-capable, meaning it can connect to your home network and the Internet. You must connect your DVR
to your home network if you want to enable the Media Share feature that streams music and photos from your PC through your DVR to
your TV. If you have a broadband Internet connection you can also enable the DIRECTV on Demand feature that lets you browse thousands
of shows from our content providers and download them to your DVR hard drive for viewing.
This Quick-Start Guide will show you how to connect your DIRECTV Plus
®
DVR to your home network. Installation is quick and easy, just
follow the steps!
There are three (3) ways to connect your DIRECTV Plus
®
DVR to your home network:
Before You Begin Requirements:
Router with an unused Ethernet port
1. Wired Connection
2. Powerline Connection
3. Wireless Connection
Broadband Internet connection (required only if you want to enable DIRECTV on Demand)
Appendix 2: How to Network Your DVR