About the TiVo Wireless N Network Adapter
- What is the wireless N adapter?
The TiVo Wireless N Network Adapter creates a high-performance, 802.11 connection between your TiVo Premiere and the Internet via your home wireless network, so you can enjoy faster downloads of HD movies and TV shows.* This next-generation network adapter connects to Premiere’s Ethernet port and features simple push-button setup to get you up and running in minutes.
* Results may vary based on your network environment
- What are the key benefits with the TiVo Wireless N?
- Faster speed, especially helpful for multi-room viewing (MRV) transfers
- Less waiting for downloads of HD movies and TV shows onto your Premiere
- Extended range: The adapter can operate in both 2.4 and 5 GHz, popular wireless network bands
- Wi-fi Protected Setup and PC configuration available
- By plugging a second TiVo Wireless N Adapter into your router (available at a discount when purchased as a Double Pack), an N-speed bridge is created, giving the user N-speed downloads even when using a G- or B-speed router. Your TiVo will then be able to download HD movies and TV shows at N speeds.
- What makes N better than G?
Our N adapter provides increased speed and improved range over G adapters. The TiVo N adapter uses the 5 GHz band, which has less interference then the 2.4 GHz band, allowing for speedier downloads and greater range.
- What is the TiVo Wireless N Adapter Double Pack? Why would someone need a Double Pack?
- TiVo Premiere users who want to move their entertainment content across their home network at n speeds, can do so even if they only have a slower B- or G-speed router. How? By plugging one TiVo Wireless N Adapter into their Premiere and another into their legacy B- or G-speed router, they can create an N-speed bridge. This N-speed bridge enables users to download HD entertainment and move it through their home network at much faster speeds and with great efficiency.
- How much does the Wireless N Network Adapter cost?
- $89.99 for the Wireless N
- $169.99 for the TiVo Wireless N Double Pack
- What are the key consumer benefits?
- Faster, more efficient multi-room viewing
- Quicker broadband video downloads
- Load shows onto portable devices sooner with quick transfers to your computer (transferring to portable devices requires TiVo Desktop Plus software)
- More rapid, reliable and efficient performance of streaming movies, web videos, and music
- How easy is it to set-up?
- Setup is as easy as a push of a button, the TiVo Wireless N utilizes Wi-fi Protected Setup. You can also set it up using a PC.
- Even if you don't own an N-speed router, you can still use your G- or B-speed router to get N-speed downloads. It’s easy. Just plug a second TiVo Wireless N Adapter into your router and create an N-speed bridge. Your TiVo will then be able to download HD movies and TV shows at N speeds.
- Does it include guided setup?
Not currently, but TiVo does have plans to eventually integrate this into guided setup. No specifics on timing yet.