Newbie wants DirecTivos networked

[JRAllas]

I've got a Hughes DVR-40 (6.2) and a Hughes HR10-250 (6.3a). I've browsed many threads and several forums and found that I don't understand what I'm supposed to do to network my D*Tivos with my PC via Wifi. I get the impression its possible to extract video from a D*Tivo for use on my PC (editing, etc), but is it possible for my D*Tivos to play video files directly from my PC's hard drive over my wireless network, or play videos from each other's hard drives? (I understand the DVR-40 won't be able to play HD content). This would freaking kick a$$, but I don't have a clue where to start and don't know what all the terms mean I see flying around, like zipper, etc.

Where can a newbie fresh off the boat learn this stuff? Do I have to dance naked under the full moon with a frozen chicken to appease the Linux God, or is there a FAQ or detailed instructions I can read? I'd really like to learn this stuff. Thanks!

[PlainBill]

The frozen chicken won't help; I heard of one fellow that became a changed man after dancing the Funky Chicken, naked, under a full moon, on Fire Island. But that may be hearsay. And it has nothing to do with a DirecTiVo.

I'd start with Captain Video's TiVo Hacking 101 (http://www.dealdatabase.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37058). If nothing else, it's warmer than the alternatives.

PlainBill

[Narf54321]

Ooooo... WiFi is going to be tricky. I've read a few older threads, most of them talk about using a NetGear FA120 (if those are still around anywhere) or other USB-Ethernet dongle thingie, and then attach a wifi hotspot attachment to the dongle for wireless. Tivo sells an 802.11g thingie nowadays, but I don't think DirecTivos don't have the driver.

You'll need to hack the box (see killhdinitrd) and then superpatch to get the home media option stuff running on both boxes.

[JohnSorTivo]

You'll need to hack the box (see killhdinitrd) and then superpatch to get the home media option stuff running on both boxes.So as to not get a newbie's hopes up, there is no HMO, nor MRV specifically, available for the HR10-250, so there won't be any transferring shows between units, at least not via the Tivo UI (see mfs_ftp as an alternative).

As far as serving shows up from your PC, you can do so to your 6.2 system, once it has been superpatched, using tivoserver.

[labbie48]

The frozen chicken won't help; I heard of one fellow that became a changed man after dancing the Funky Chicken, naked, under a full moon, on Fire Island. But that may be hearsay. And it has nothing to do with a DirecTiVo.

I'd start with Captain Video's TiVo Hacking 101 (http://www.dealdatabase.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37058). If nothing else, it's warmer than the alternatives.

PlainBill

Fire Island???? I wouldn't go near there with a ten foot health card. Just get the cold chills thinking about what hangs out there full moon or not!

[JRAllas]

As far as serving shows up from your PC, you can do so to your 6.2 system, once it has been superpatched, using tivoserver.

Thanks for all the info. At least I have an idea where to start. I'm looking forward to any future mods for the HR10-250, as well.

[idoco]

Fire Island???? I wouldn't go near there with a ten foot health card. Just get the cold chills thinking about what hangs out there full moon or not!

Fire Island gets a bad rap from a very small, isolated part of the island. We have been going there for years with are kids since they were very small.

Try this image instead..no cars; everyone walking or riding bikes; kids able to walk or ride anywhere safely without parents; uncrowded beaches; three block walk between beach on bay or beach on ocean; sailing, clamming, and great sunsets.

Idoco