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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 8, 2018 18:06:12 GMT
My Tivo has a flying lead with an RJ45. The socket next doesn't work though.
Seems a good idea to have the RJ45 plugged into a wireless dongle to connect to the interweb.
Can't see anything to fit that need.
Would prefer not to do it with a router if possible
What ideas please ?
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Post by MartinT on Oct 8, 2018 18:17:26 GMT
You would need a WiFi repeater that also has an Ethernet socket. TP-Link do them. That would provide your Tivo with the Ethernet it needs.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 12, 2018 14:58:41 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Oct 12, 2018 20:42:45 GMT
I was thinking more of the plug-in type like this. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2018 22:08:29 GMT
Surely that would put unwanted noise though wouldn’t it, Martin. Like those Ethernet over mains devices?
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Post by MartinT on Oct 12, 2018 22:57:18 GMT
Surely that would put unwanted noise though wouldn’t it, Martin. Like those Ethernet over mains devices? Yes, that's the drawback. However, I used a similar model when I was trying to extend the wi-fi from main house to music room and it worked pretty well - when it worked! |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 13, 2018 10:06:34 GMT
I was thinking more of the plug-in type like this. I have one of those (looks the same anyway) With an RJ45 socket hidden underneath I had never seen before! You can just make it out in the photo Will test later today |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 13, 2018 10:45:03 GMT
Follow the instructions, Mike, should get you going. As well as the Ethernet for your Tivo, it will boost your wi-fi signal.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 13, 2018 14:22:45 GMT
We have been using it for wifi for a while every so often for 'the other end'.
Hoping I can plug it in to the mains and plug in the Tivo.
If not will look for instructions on the web.
Ah. Being wifi will I need to put the password in ?
Wired connections have been ok
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Post by MartinT on Oct 13, 2018 14:46:35 GMT
Yes, you need to set it up for your wi-fi, including the password, so that it can act as a repeater. The ethernet socket should then just be plug-and-play.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 13, 2018 15:30:55 GMT
Damn. May need someone with skill
Will have a bash.
Thinks : It already works for wifi so will it carry on with the direct connection ?
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Post by MartinT on Oct 13, 2018 17:03:47 GMT
If it's already setup, give it a try.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 13, 2018 17:52:28 GMT
Tomorrow in daylight !
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 15, 2018 8:57:49 GMT
Not working with socket near the floor so raised it using a 4 way adaptor. Still not working
Plan A and B gone
Plan C
Substitution
Another Tivo I was bringing into service with internet connection has stopped connecting
Plan D still being formulated
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Post by MartinT on Oct 15, 2018 12:46:49 GMT
Before worrying about the ethernet connection, does the plug-in repeater connect to the house wi-fi and confirm that it's repeating?
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 15, 2018 13:06:08 GMT
Before worrying about the ethernet connection, does the plug-in repeater connect to the house wi-fi and confirm that it's repeating? The light is flashing. It may therefore be working. I need to look up to find out how it works. Whoever set it up is currently out of the country. Leaving only an innocent civilian |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 15, 2018 13:15:58 GMT
If it's a TP-Link I'm not sure that a flashing light is a good thing. You need to RTFM!
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Post by Slinger on Oct 15, 2018 13:35:45 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Oct 15, 2018 13:52:01 GMT
That's it - RE is Range Extender, meaning it's doing its job (if steady).
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 15, 2018 15:21:27 GMT
Thanks guys. Current priority exploring a roof leak which looks like a new roof is required  |
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