How do I reconnect my DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet?
- June 8, 2024
- DirecTV
Table of Contents
Step 1
Check that your Ethernet cable is connected to your Genie®/HD DVR and Internet
router. When you’re ready, select Test Connection if prompted. Note: This
may take a few moments, so give it some time.
If you’re having trouble reconnecting, select Back on the remote to try
connecting with a wireless option.
Still can’t reconnect?
Restart your router– unplug it for a few seconds, then plug it back in.
Contact your Internet service provider. If AT&T is your Internet service
provider, you can quickly test your line or find out if there’s an outage
here.
Step 2
Congrats, you’re reconnected! You now have access to classic TV shows, hit movies, and everything in between with DIRECTV On Demand, you can use 72-hour rewind*, and so much more again. Learn more about what you can do because you’re reconnected here. Happy watching!
Push Button Setup/WPS allows you to reconnect your Genie® or HD DVR to your Wi-Fi network automatically. All you have to do is push the WPS button on your wireless router.
Step 1
Select Set Up Wireless.
Step 2
Press on your remote.
Step 3
Go to your wireless router and find the WPS button. It should look like this:
Press the WPS button and your receiver will automatically connect to the
Internet.
_ Note: This may take a few moments, so give it some time.
_If you’re having trouble connecting automatically, select Back on the
remote to select your Wi-Fi network and enter your password.
Still can’t reconnect?
Restart your router– unplug it for a few seconds, then plug it back in.
Contact your Internet service provider. If AT&T is your Internet service
provider, you can quickly test your line or find out if there’s an outage
here.
Step 4
Congrats, you’re reconnected! You now have access to classic TV shows, hit movies, and everything in between with DIRECTV On Demand, you can use 72-hour rewind*, and so much more. Learn more about what you can do because you’re reconnected here. Happy watching!
_*72-hour rewind available on select channels. Seehere for details._
Instant watching speed shown. Screen may vary based on your Internet speed. Content and programming available is based on your DIRECTV package.
Step 1
Select Set Up Wireless.
Step 2
Select your Wireless network. (Don’t see your Wi-Fi network? Select Enter Name to type it in or Select Network Not Listed for additional tips.)
Step 3
Enter your password (case-sensitive) with your remote, then select
Continue.
Note: This may take a few moments, so give it some time.
If you’re having trouble connecting, select Back on the remote to try Push
Button Setup.
Still can’t reconnect? Restart your router– unplug it for a few
seconds, then plug it back in.
Contact your Internet service provider. If AT&T is your Internet service
provider, you can quickly test your line or find out if there’s an outage
here.
Step 4
Congrats, you’re reconnected! You now have access to classic TV shows, hit movies, and everything in between with DIRECTV On Demand, you can use 72-hour rewind*, and so much more. Learn more about what you can do because you’re reconnected here. Happy watching!
_*72-hour rewind available on select channels. Seehere for details._
Instant watching speed shown. Screen may vary based on your Internet speed. Content and programming available is based on your DIRECTV package.