I'm not a hardware person, and not much of a networking person either, so please bear with me. I've searched everywhere that I can find on or via the oztivo.org site, but the resources I found there didn't help me (most of them seem to assume a higher level of base knowledge than I possess).
What I have: Philips series 1 PVR, US version; fully modified, fitted with network card, tested and working before being sent to me. Using a Netgear router for my home network, which works perfectly well for my two laptops.
What I did:
* Connected and started the Tivo. Setup is STB (FTA) -> Tivo -> VCR/DVD combo -> TV, with ethernet cable from Tivo to router. All working ok, able to run through the menus, watch tv, change channels etc. Only problem, no IP address assigned. Logged into router, cannot see the Tivo. Restart a few times, no difference.
* Read the networking howto, discovered that I (apparently) need a crossover cable, not a regular ethernet cable. Go and get a crossover cable, plug it in, restart the Tivo. Restart a few more times. Still no joy.
* Tried a serial connection, using the cable that came with the Tivo, plus a gender adapter, to connect to my laptop. Couldn't get anything to appear on the screen. Found the instructions on what settings to use in Hyperterminal, but didn't help.
So, I'm stuck. Any suggestions, taking due allowance for my lack of background, would be very gratefully received.
Thanks,
Jeff Eckermann
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