[mythtv-users] HDHomeRun and static network

Geoffrey Leach geoff at hughes.net
Mon Dec 29 23:32:09 UTC 2008


On 12/29/2008 12:02:20 PM, diane mittnik wrote:
> Anyway of using an HDHomeRun with a static network setup instead of
> dhcp?
> 
> I haven't been paying attention to the HD-PVR yet because that's
> something further down the line for me, but while we're on the
> subject, does the HD-PVR require dhcp as well?

Short answer, no.

When the HDHR powers up, it sends out a request for an IP address. The 
dhcp answers this request. Without it, HDHR just sits there blinking. 
Keep in mind that the ethernet port that the HDHR is connected to also 
requires an IP address. ifconfig <device> confirms this.


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