directv

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Discussions tagged with directv on WindowsForum.com focus on integrating DirecTV hardware and services with Windows-based home theater and networking setups. Users seek reliable DirecTV apps for Windows 8.1, noting that official apps may be scarce in the Store. Other threads cover networking challenges when adding DirecTV receivers to home networks, such as using switches and powerline adapters to connect DVRs like the HR-24 alongside devices like PS3 and WDTV. Troubleshooting topics include Media Center IR receiver setup for DirecTV signal configuration and Homegroup connectivity issues after adding a switch for DirecTV receivers. These posts reflect real-world problems combining DirecTV equipment with Windows PCs and home networks.

  1. Windows 8 Looking for reliable DirecTV app for Windows 8.1

    I just ditched Bright House Cable this morning. I replaced it with DirecTV Xtra tv service. Could someone recommend a reliable DirecTV app for Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center x64 and Windows 8.1 x64 ? I found a actual DirecTV for my Nokia Lumia 521 w/Windows Phone 8.1 in the Windows Phone Store...
    • brkkab
    • Thread
    • app recommendations cable repair directv media center microsoft store reliability windows 8.1 xtra service
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 What should I do?

    I have a Netgear WNR2002v2 router it is being used with both wireless and wired. I just install a Netgear XAV2001 Powerline adapter kit. My isp is Road Runner and my internet speed is 20Mbps (approx) download and 2.0Mbps upload. I am waiting on deliver of a Monoprice 8 port 10/100/1000 ethernet...
    • lartomar2002
    • Thread
    • adapter connection devices directv dvr ethernet hardware home network installation internet netgear powerline ps3 router speed streaming switch wdtv wired connection wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking

  3. Windows 7 Media Center doesn't find IR receiver

    I purchased a remote control from Adesso just yesterday. The model name is ARC-1100 if you'd like to Google it. I connected it and everything seemed to be fine. I was able to use it to navigate Media Center as intended. However I went through the Setup TV Signal options and everything was fine...
    • Thomas Gomez
    • Thread
    • 64-bit arc-1100 directv home premium ir receiver media center remote troubleshooting tv signal windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Problems with Homegroup - I added a switch, now not working

    I added a switch to my network because I needed more ports for my DirecTV receivers. Turns out the receivers don't play nice with the switch so I cannot port them to it. I have to port my desktop running windows 7 to the switch. Now I'm finding out that Homegroup isn't working well with the...
    • denawayne
    • Thread
    • access denied connectivity desktop directv homegroup laptop network router switch windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking