To connect your DIRECTV to the internet, follow these steps:
1. Ensure your equipment is ready:
– If you have a DIRECTV Genie HD DVR or a compatible receiver, it should have built-in Wi-Fi or an Ethernet port for wired connections. If it doesn’t have Wi-Fi built-in, you will need a DIRECTV Wireless Cinema Connection Kit or an Ethernet cable for a wired connection.
2. For Wi-Fi connection:
– Plug in your DIRECTV receiver and turn it on.
– Go to the Settings menu. You can do this by pressing the “Menu” button on your remote, navigating to Settings & Help, then selecting Settings.
– In the Settings menu, select Network Setup or Internet Setup.
– Select Wireless Setup. Your DIRECTV receiver will scan for available Wi-Fi networks.
– Choose your Wi-Fi network from the list, then enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
– Once connected, the receiver will confirm that it’s connected to the internet.
3. For Wired (Ethernet) connection:
– Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your DIRECTV receiver and the other end into your router or modem.
– Follow the same steps as for Wi-Fi, but when you reach the network setup section, select Wired Setup. The receiver should automatically detect the wired connection.
4. Test the connection:
– After completing the setup, test the connection by selecting the option to check the network status. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a confirmation message saying that your DIRECTV receiver is connected to the internet.
If you encounter any issues, ensure that your router is functioning properly and that your Wi-Fi password is entered correctly. You may also need to restart your receiver or router if the connection fails.
If you’re using a DIRECTV Wireless Cinema Connection Kit, follow the included instructions for setting it up between your receiver and the router.
