The network card is used to connect the TiVo to your computer network. Being a Foxtel subscriber makes no difference to this part.Originally Posted by AlaskaDude
To get TV guide data your TiVo needs to contact the minnie server via the internet. There are 3 ways to do this:
1. Use the built in modem
2. Connect to a PC via PPP over serial
3. Use a network card to connect directly to your network.
Which choice you make is dependant on your personal needs/wants.
The network card is necessary if you want to archive any shows from the TiVo to a PC or DVD.
Please read NetworkingHowto for details.
The TiVo has an inbuilt blaster in it's 'eye' and often this is enough. If not, you may need a single blaster for the Foxtel box.Originally Posted by AlaskaDude
Your widescreens do not have anything to do with a PAL Tuner modification.Originally Posted by AlaskaDude
The PAL tuner replaces the NTSC tuner built into the TiVo to allow you to recieve FTA tv via an aerial inlet. You do not need this if you are happy with the FTA channels provided by Foxtel.
There are also other options to installing a tuner:
1. Use a digital set top box
2. Use a spare VCR to tune the channels.
Wired definately has better throughput for streaming files, but wireless streaming is possible if using 802.11G. 802.11A & B are fine for guide downloads.Originally Posted by AlaskaDude
The TiVo is not certified for use in Australia by the ACA or any supply authority. The fines for selling non-certified items is very high.Originally Posted by AlaskaDude
That said, there are already a few importers trying to make a quick buck operating here making the margins not as attractive as you might think.
TiVo in Australia is not really a consumer product like it is in the US, we have a lot of hacks to make it all work, and some knowledge is required to keep it up to date.
To be honest, with your current level of knowledge I would not try it. We as a group do not provide support to any of the locally commercially purchased TiVo's. All support would need to be provided directly by yourself (basically you made the profit so you can waste your time not ours).
Have you read the BeginnersFAQ , General FAQ's ? They may also help you.
Peter.
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