Hi Jeff
OK. First up does the statement "no IP address assigned" refer to the mail message saying "0.0.0.0"? If so as per that sheet I supply with the TiVo (the "modification checklist") that is a bug in the latest image release.* Only problem, no IP address assigned. Logged into router, cannot see the Tivo. Restart a few times, no difference.
Also you asked for DHCP network assignment so as long as your router does DHCP address assigning then you should see something. To confirm, do you have a link light up on your router for the port the TiVo is plugged into? If the router does not have a link status light inbuilt there is one on the network card if you take the cover off. You can try peering through the fan grille but you might get confused with the front panel "receiving" light so it is not recommended. The link light on the TiVo may be flashing on and off but this is normal. So long as it is either flashing (meaning data flow) or steady (meaning linked but no data flow) then you should have a link to the router.
No you don't need a crossover cable. Where does it say that? Maybe you referring to the statement that says a crossover cable for connecting direct to a PC running ICS sharing software is required, which is not what you are doing. Connecting to a router only requires a standard networking cable.* 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.
Serial connection is 9600 baud 8N1 parity and may not be showing itself if the TiVo has booted and showing live TV as I have noticed that serial can be flakey unless you have first just booted the TiVo and it is sitting on the "TiVo Central" screen BEFORE you even go to watch live TV.* 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.
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