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If you are reading this how-to guide then odds are you are either as a big a fan of TiVo as us or you soon will be. The freedom to thumb your nose at commercials as you whiz by them with your remote has created a revolution among television viewers. One of the key features of your TiVo is its programming guide, which is updated through a phone connection or network connection. Assuming you have a wireless network around your house, this is a great opportunity to harness the power of that network TiVo style. Besides programming data, you'll also be able to download TiVo content and share recorded content with other TiVos and computers with TiVoToGo software installed.

To get your TiVo up and running on your wireless network, you'll first need a wireless adapter which is compatible with your digital video recorder. TiVo offers their own branded wireless adapter for sale, but others will work as well. You can see a complete compatible list of TiVo compatible WiFi adapters here. Once you have your adapter connected to the USB port on your TiVo, you are ready to go via the steps we've outlined below:

1) From TiVo Central, select Messages and Settings

TiVo Messages and Settings

2) From Messages & Settings select Settings

Messages and Settings, Settings (goofy eh?)

3) From Settings select Phone & Network

Phone and Network Settings

4) Select the appropriate command to access your network (i.e. Use network instead or change network settings)

5) You should be greeted by the Wireless Network Setup screen. This screen will remind you about needing security information related to your wireless network if it is password protected.

Wireless Network Setup

Click here for the finishing steps!