What routers are compatible with Tivo?

Question

I am getting a Tivo and I want to connect it with my broadband. Do I need a specific router or are any compatible?

Answer 1

I know about the NETGEAR that all the netgear routers are compatible with TIVO , so you can purchase any netgear router

Answer 2

I use a Linksys 54G wireless router and I hard lined the ethernet cable to the Tivo box. Depending on what Tivo you get you may need a USB ethernet adapter to connect to your Tivo box. Or make sure you get one of the new Tivo boxes that comes with a Ethernet slot on the back of the Tivo. If you need the USB Ethernet adapter Linksys is the best but MAKE SURE you get the Version 1 adapter, Version 2 DOES NOT WORK. Go to www.dvrplayground to look for more info on seting up the networking for you model of Tivo..

Answer 3

Any router will work because any router will route ethernet traffic and that is all the Tivo needs. The more difficult part is finding a compatible USB ethernet adapter. Tivo uses most 802.11b only wireless adapters and very few 802.11b/g adapters. Since it is difficult to find one that works, I recommend buying a USB to ethernet adapter. This will be more reliable and faster.

I have a Netgear USB ethernet adapter. I think it cost me about $30.

You can find a compatibility list at http://www.tivocommunity.com.

Answer 4

Any router will work. If you want to hook it up via a wireless adapter I would go with the one that tivo sells. I've tried others that are suppose to work but they never do.

Answer 5

any router should work, call tivo and ask if you want to be sure-
D-link and linksys are the best brands