‎Two Host DVR6 No Client Boxes

StephanieA

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Tim0510,

You should be able to network 2 host DVRs without a client. There could be something about your account or setup that is stopping this process. What model DVRs do you have?

Tim0510

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I have two new Contour DVR6 boxes (Cisco 9865)

StephanieA

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I'm showing your hosts boxes are networked already. You should see an icon of a house on the front of the box. What are you trying to get out of the set up and what is actually happening?

Tim0510

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I don't see any icon of a house.

I am trying to record on one box and see that recording / play it from another.

I am told that I should see the other DVR to assign which DVR to record to and see the other DVR to be able to select which DVR and recording to play. I also read that I should be able to name the DVRs .... But in Settings - > Receivers -> DVR Network, "DVR Network" is greyed out and it says "This function is currently not available."

When I run a Receiver Test I get an error for Connectivity Test (Problems Found 10.1.6.4) and under Whole-Home Network Test I get "N/A" and "Receiver is not enabled for Whole Home DVR".

StephanieA

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Contour works off of MoCa technology when accessing recordings from other devices. We will have to schedule a pro install in order to make sure the correct outlets are networked together and separate your Rovi DVR. Also, MoCa filters will need to be installed. Please email me the account details and a link to this thread to cox.help@cox.com and I will be able to get the install scheduled.

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Tim0510

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Stephanie is relentless and a rockstar.

Cox - you better do everything you can not to loose her.

ALCON - it turned out to be that first I needed a MoCA filter (picked up from my Cox Solutions Store) and there were also some service codes missing that Stephanie was able to find and fix. Suggest others contact cox.help@cox.com directly to get help.

Thanks Stephanie

Tecknowhelp

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Tim0510 said:
turned out to be that first I needed a MoCA filter (

MoCA filters aren't needed for MoCA to work, they are installed so the MoCA signal doesn't interfere with other connections. I have a feeling it was something on the back end that was fixed. Maybe the MoCA passwords.

Either way, how does storage work? Do you have the combined recording space of both hard drives?

Tim0510

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And your point is...? Why be a Nay Sayer other than to show how smart you are. Look, if the filter is not installed you are only asking for issues as you start to troubleshoot. As I said, but apparently you failed to read, there were some service codes missing.

Now, while this thread has NOTHING to do with storage, it works great and yes I have access to storage (setting up recordings, management and replay) on both DVRs (from the comfort of one chair).

Tecknowhelp

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Tim0510 said:
Why be a Nay Sayer other than to show how smart you are.

I was just explaining some things to better define the issue. Filter is good, but it doesn't effect connectivity. Why the hostility?

Domino

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Tecknowhelp said:

Tim0510 said:
turned out to be that first I needed a MoCA filter (

MoCA filters aren't needed for MoCA to work, they are installed so the MoCA signal doesn't interfere with other connections.

MoCA filters also reflect this escaping MoCA signal back into the network. This is of importance in Cox's MoCA starved WHDVR systems.

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