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Jim in Atl · 07-05-2008, 07:58 PM

Yes, and Yes.

I have my direcTV received connected to the internet, wirelessly. I have had VOD operating for about 2-3 months. It works pretty well. Had some problems with the HDVOD audio synching correctly with the video.

I have the HDDVR receiver. It has a Cat-5 network port in the back. You can hook up your network to this port if you have high-speed internet. It wouldn't be worth it for anything but high speed like a cable modem.

There is no USB wireless connection that will work. The only thing that will work wirelessly is called a wireless gaming adaptor.

Amazon.com: Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter: Electronics

This link is to the version that I have.

This item is available at Best Buy. Most salespeople will not find it in the store. Try the Geek Squad. They will point it out.

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Jim in Atl RCMB Donor 2,500+ posts Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,727 #61 Arthur Ray Jr.	Yes, and Yes. I have my direcTV received connected to the internet, wirelessly. I have had VOD operating for about 2-3 months. It works pretty well. Had some problems with the HDVOD audio synching correctly with the video. I have the HDDVR receiver. It has a Cat-5 network port in the back. You can hook up your network to this port if you have high-speed internet. It wouldn't be worth it for anything but high speed like a cable modem. There is no USB wireless connection that will work. The only thing that will work wirelessly is called a wireless gaming adaptor. Amazon.com: Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter: Electronics This link is to the version that I have. This item is available at Best Buy. Most salespeople will not find it in the store. Try the Geek Squad. They will point it out. __________________ The Michigan State Spartans. The only multiple Championships in Football, Basketball, and Hockey. The world records in Basketball and Hockey attendence, and the highest rated basketball game broadcast.