[Heat Miser]

Originally Posted by SpartanMBA

Yes you can. Just like for most desktop computer, you will need a network cable to run from the back of the machine to a network port. It tech terms, a wired connection. Wireless is not available.

My receiver is in the living room and I did not (and due to distance cannot) run network cable from there to the router. So I purchased powerline adapters which allows for my home's power outlets to be used as a network. You will need two adapater, and they are usually sold in pairs. One for the receiver and the other for the router. Don't forget your will still need some network cable to run between the devices and the adapaters. At this point, I have a phyiscal connection. Now, you will need to "tell" the directv reciever through some menu selections that you are connected. Once you have done this, you are set to go. For total time spent on this, it took me longer to get through Best Buy's checkout line...about ten minutes for the setup. Finally, with the receiver connected to your home network, you can also run photos, video, etc from your computer to the reciever which will then be displayed on your tv.

Hope this helps.

Another ?. Does this eliminate the "need" for a phone line hookup? I'm starting to get a little annoyed that DTV is the only reason I have a land line, which means DTV actually costs $45 more per month than they bill.