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WiFi for 1000 s 500G

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    Billybuoy

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    I have been running my HDR 1000S/500g on a connection to my router through two TP link connectors and the house main electric circuit. I want to connect it now to a good WiFi system I have in the house and wondered if it is possible and how to do it as there is no reference to WiFi in the handbook.

    | Wed 8 Jul 2020 16:41:00 #1 |
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    Hopefully member repassac will respond shortly.

    Basically you need to turn off your router DHCP server and disconnect the wired connection . This should give you the manual setup options to enter the logon parmameters required.

    | Wed 8 Jul 2020 19:11:26 #2 |
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    Pollensa1946

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    The 1000S does not have built-in Wifi capability so I'm not sure how that will work.

    | Wed 8 Jul 2020 20:14:06 #3 |
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    A network access point might also work but little advantage over the current connection. A suitable dongle would be an alterative subject to match with the supported chipset. (Which I do not recall)

    | Wed 8 Jul 2020 20:18:39 #4 |
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    DaveE

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    You can get the appropriate dongle from Amazon for about £12.

    | Thu 9 Jul 2020 5:47:16 #5 |
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    Can DaveE or anyone link to the 'appropriate dongle please?

    It is a good idea to test your WiFi reception at the Humax location with a phone app to ensure reasonable reception.

    | Thu 9 Jul 2020 8:06:08 #6 |
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    Billybuoy

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    I have found a suitable dongle s suggested on Amazon but not sure where to plug it in

    | Thu 9 Jul 2020 8:27:00 #7 |
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    Billybuoy - 1 min ago  » 
    I have found a suitable dongle s suggested on Amazon but not sure where to plug it in

    There is a usb port on the back

    | Thu 9 Jul 2020 8:28:37 #8 |
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    DaveE

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    That's where I plugged mine in, sorry couldn't upload more details, the dongle worked fine with my 1000hdr.

    | Thu 9 Jul 2020 9:53:15 #9 |
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    Great success, have managed to convert my HDR 1000s to WiFi quite easily and operation is greatly improved. Purchased the dongle from Amazon for £11-70 it arrived today .Removed cable connection.Switched Humax on. Plugged dongle into USB socket on front of unit behind plastic cover on right of Humax. Tv screen then, after a short delay, displayed all the WiFi signals available. Selected one I wished to use and input password, Signal immediately received and a great improvement on previous cable signal. All this in spite of not a mention of this facility in the original handbook and with the encouragement and assistance of some Humax Forum members, Thank you.

    | Thu 9 Jul 2020 15:42:50 #10 |

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