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Posted by: RecordTheJoy

Newbie questions ..
Ok, we all know the USB port may be used for several things ... but how ?
I have sucsessfully upgraded the drives with 2 160gig seagates.
My questions are:
1- how do I activate the usb port for use with an ethernet adapter and which brand works, please specify a model for wired and wireless and how it is activated with what utilities/files etc, please be specific as this is all new to me.
2- how do I access the serial port and does anyone have a diagram of the cable, how do I access the tivo using it ? and why do I need it ?
Thanks guys .................. RecordTheJoy ....................:rolleyes:

Posted by: Gomer Pyle

There are MANY threads on this subject already - did you look for any of them first?

Posted by: philhu

hey

The best thread for network adapters is tivo itself.

They sell network adapters

Look at the models they recommend, then go elsewhere to get them cheaper.

Also, a little search/read of the forum might help

Posted by: outerlimits

You forgot to mention what model you have. Is it SA or Dtivo?

Posted by: RecordTheJoy

i have a current model phillips 705 combo directivo box. So far I have mannaged to upgrade the hard drives to 240gig and have made contact via the serial port, though so far I don't know what to do with it, still reading ...

Posted by: outerlimits

The activation of the USB ports can't be found on this fourm. You have to go to the other forum for that.

I use a wired connection for my usb ports with a NETGEAR FA-120 adapter.

I used SLEEPERS ISO to activate the usb ports , setup tivoweb, etc.

do a yahoo search on "SLEEPER ISO - Series 2"

I have several dtv combo boxes series 2 boxes and I have not had any problems using the above.