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Aspirant

Dec 27, 2020

RBR40 and Tivo WIFI 5 USB Adaptor

I am new to this site, but have been a long term customer. I have a Tivo Lux, that I am using the Tivo WIFI 5 USB Adaptor. This adaptor only works on the 5 ghz network. However, it is ...

greggkast

Aspirant

Dec 27, 2020

Thanks for your reply and the link to the Amazon site for this device.

Great point, about at what point the setup is failing.

It is failing at the connection point.

After I enter the password to my SSID, it fails.

Im sure just like anyhting, there is a bad one in every bunch and I might have received a bad adaptor.

I will keep this thread updated as things progress.

Thanks again,

Gregg

CrimpOn

Guru - Experienced User

Dec 27, 2020

greggkast wrote:
After I enter the password to my SSID, it fails.

Does it display the password, or just show those stupid "*" or dots?

greggkast
Aspirant
Dec 27, 2020
The setup interface shows the password as it is entered.

G
- CrimpOn
  Guru - Experienced User
  Dec 27, 2020
  greggkast wrote:
  The setup interface shows the password as it is entered.
  Well, fooey. I was hoping for "caps lock" being on or some obvious keyboard problem. Seems like time to beat on the Tivo support line.
  - greggkast
    Aspirant
    Dec 27, 2020
    it comes down to turning over more rocks to find what you are looking for.
    
    thanks
    g