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Need to switch receivers on tv
Just got uverse and I'm excited but I have a problem. The office is where all the stuff is (backup box, wireless box, etc.) and it has a regular receiver. I want to move the wireless receiver from the family room and sync it with the tv in the office and vice versa. Can I do that?
Does the box by all the "stuff" have to be non wireless?
When I tried to switch the receivers the tv just kept searching and never connected.
Thanks!
Does the box by all the "stuff" have to be non wireless?
When I tried to switch the receivers the tv just kept searching and never connected.
Thanks!
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Anonymous
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Typically you will want the DVR, which I assume is the "box" you are referring to, connected by the "stuff". It is there so it has a direct connection to the AT&T residential gateway (RG). Since its the main work horse of the whole home DVR system its best it be connected directly to the RG with a patch cable. Now you could run a Cat 5e or 6 cable from the RG to the family room and connect it that way if you want. The DVR must be connected hard wired as it's not an option to connect it wirelessly.
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aviewer
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You should be able to use the wireless box by connecting it cat5 & powering it up before the wireless WAP is powered up.
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LetsGoBears
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skeeterintexas
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If the RG is in the office and the DVR is in the office and that's a least used TV, you have the best set up to get the most out of your Uverse experience.
If you have a 4 HD stream profile, the 4th HD stream must be watched on a non-DVR box. Putting the DVR on a frequently used TV can interfer with that option.
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LetsGoBears
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For HD - use this connected to the office DVR - http://sewelldirect.com/Sewell-HDMI-1x2-Splitter-v13b.asp?ad_source=GoogleAdWords&ad_medium=PPC&ad_term=HDMI%20%2Bsplitter&ad_campaign=53983803&ad_group=2074889043&ad_network=search&ad_creative=7153161963&gclid=CKe_ir2ii6gCFUiK4AoduEbyCQ Watch the video.
For SD just use the COAX output of the DVR.
If wire is out of the question consider this - http://peerair.peerless-av.com/ (cost not known)
Two choices for remote control - The U-verse point anywhere remote or the Buddy TV app for smart phone or tablet or ipod touch.
Then there is always slingbox - allowing watching.controlling via wireless computer in the guest bedroom.
The wonders of modern technology eliminating physical work in action.
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