Can this device itself be connected to the router via WiFi or it must be connected via Ethernet cable? The reason I am asking is because my router is no where close to where the antenna gets the best reception. null

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HDHomeRun Sales & Support · Accepted Answer

The community answers here are all pretty correct. In particular, you can string ethernet cables a long ways without any loss of signal or you could consider invest in a mesh system like Google Wifi offers, which will give you the double benefit of improving your wifi throughout the house and allowing you to put your HDHomeRun CONNECT DUO wherever you like.

Answered by HDHomeRun Sales & Support 7 years ago

JohnE · Answer

Unfortunately, the device needs a wired connection to the router. There are, however, devices that convert wirelress to wired if you are desperate. (I had to use one for my Vonage adapter.)

brandon · Answer

This is ethernet only device.

nyc19 · Answer

It has to be connected to router via Ethernet cable, once it is connected to the router any device on your WiFi and wired network can receive the signal of the two tuners included. I have mine in between the router and the antenna. I run a long enough regular coax cable from the antenna and long enough ethernet cable from the router to keep the HD HomeRun somewhere in between where there is a power outlet. The is a Signal GH app in Apple AppStore which you can buy to find the optimal location for the antenna. The HD HomeRun works perfectly for me, it has an app in iPad with which I watch one channel and can watch another channel either on Fire TV or desktop.

Answered by nyc19 7 years ago

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Jerry · Answer

No this device does not have built in wifi. You could always use a wifi media bridge but it would be simpler to just get the tablo which does have built in wifi and is basically the same functionality.

Answered by Jerry 7 years ago

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Dmksaved · Answer

It needs to be connected directly to router

Funboy · Answer

The device itself can not connect via WiFi. It can be connected via WiFi extender’s Ethernet port. Make sure the extender can have the same name as the parent WiFi. A powerline Ethernet extender works too.

Answered by Funboy 7 years ago

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CommunityAnswer · Answer

Yes, you can connect this unit via WiFi.

“Can this device itself be connected to the router via WiFi or it must be connected via Ethernet cable? The reason I am asking is because my router is no where close to where the antenna gets the best reception.”

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