Is the Mini wired from Roamio or uses wifi?
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It's wired. It's either Ethernet or over Cable using MoCa, which is built into the Roamio. Check with the specific model you are purchasing, I know the Plus and Pro have it. I'm not sure about wifi on the Mini. I suppose it's possible. There is a USB port on the back.
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Neither. The mini uses MoCA, which the Roamio has built-in (has to be enabled). Both devices connect to the same cable feed, the mini gets Internet service from the Roamio's built-in MoCA gateway. I have an XL4 which also has the gateway built-in, mini works like a charm. I just need to get cable run into my home office so I can put the mini there.
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Neither. The mini uses MOCA or Ethernet. The Roamio can create a MOCA network which will give you high speed over your existing coax line if you don't have Ethernet in the room where the Mini will be. See this review for more: http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/11/tivo-mini-review/
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Note that only the 6-tuner Roamio Plus/Pro have the MoCA adapter built into the DVR. If you have a 4-tuner Roamio Basic, you need the MoCA adapter.
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The Mini requires a wired ethernet connection. You connect the Roamio to your network router, and then run another ethernet cable from the router to the Mini.
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I have the Tivo Premiere XL4 dvr. The XL4 and mini work together through wi-fi home network. I am sure it's the same with Roamio. Good luck
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If you are using the mini, it will take a tuner. If you are recording 4 shows at once with the Roamio you can't watch a fifth with the Mini, but you can watch one is the shows being recorded. Buy the one with six recorders if you are that worried about conflicts.
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It is wired but It can be wireless but you need to buy wireless bridge for that you can find it on amazon cheaper one 1-Wireless Wifi Bridge Dongle Wireless Access Points AP for Dreambox Xbox PS3 Network Printer Router ADSL IP Camera (Support Microsoft Windows Linux MAC OS Higher quality more expensive one 2-Cisco WBPN Wireless-N Bridge for Phone Adapters - Retail Packaging - Silver
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It is wireless with the wireless usb "dongle" that will pick up the signal. Ethernet is an option, but I never had to use it.
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There should be a pair of units. The unit with only one Ethernet input should be with the router. The unit with multiple Ethernet inputs should be with the Roamio.
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I don't think Mini is spec'd to work over wireless - not enough bandwidth. You will need either a wired Ethernet connection or MOCA adapters - if your other TIVO is Roamio, you have built-in MOCA adapter in both boxes (Roamio and Mini), so if are able to put cable connection to Mini, then just enable MOCA in the TIVO menus, and they should find each other. I would recommend a MOCA filter on the main Cable feed to your home, so that you can avoid interference / signal leakage into the cable system from your network traffic.... I put a Mini in a 2nd room and it works with Roamio tested with both MOCA and with hardwired Ethernet (I have Gb internet throughout home), and it works fine with either interface. I don't think Mini is spec'd to work over wireless - not enough bandwidth. You will need either a wired Ethernet connection or MOCA adapters - if your other TIVO is Roamio, you have built-in MOCA adapter in both boxes (Roamio and Mini), so if are able to put cable connection to Mini, then just enable MOCA in the TIVO menus, and they should find each other. I would recommend a MOCA filter on the main Cable feed to your home, so that you can avoid interference / signal leakage into the cable system from your network traffic.... I put a Mini in a 2nd room and it works with Roamio tested with... » Read More I don't think Mini is spec'd to work over wireless - not enough bandwidth. You will need either a wired Ethernet connection or MOCA adapters - if your other TIVO is Roamio, you have built-in MOCA adapter in both boxes (Roamio and Mini), so if are able to put cable connection to Mini, then just enable MOCA in the TIVO menus, and they should find each other. I would recommend a MOCA filter on the main Cable feed to your home, so that you can avoid interference / signal leakage into the cable system from your network traffic.... I put a Mini in a 2nd room and it works with Roamio tested with both MOCA and with hardwired Ethernet (I have Gb internet throughout home), and it works fine with either interface. « Show Less
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Heck if I know. Seems kinda long run. That's what the wifi is for. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. I'm not too savvy on this technology.
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wireless feature works well for our small network. Don't know the difference between to two models though.
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This device doesn't operate with wifi. It has a different wireless communication and requires a Z-Wave processor to make it operate.
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It is not wireless. However, the unit I received was missing the wired part, which I ordered separately after researching the requirements. The unit did not work. I would not advise purchasing it. I threw it away.
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Yes Sharilynn, the little device creates its own WiFi signal and will connect to all of the Pads, Pods and Phones--including the Mini. Using the wireless flash drive for the purpose you intend is probably the main function it provides.
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Yes, my device has a WiFi connection. The 3G usb modem I purchased is in Spainish and is locked, I have not gotten any use from it. For me it is a waste of money only the micro card reader works.
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Just wifi, in the technical details section under wireless it has 802.11bgn which is wifi
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It is the same as WiFi. Just put a sims card in it and it runs great with tablets, cell phones, computers, and Google TV. Love my mifi.
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The Mini can be set up as a wireless device, but it will work better if you can wire it in. If you have no cable run, it would be even better to connect it with an ethernet cable, which is smaller and easier to run (more like a phone cable)
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you must have Wireless look for zmodo both camera and mobile must have Wireless
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don't buy them, you'll waste your money... mine doesn't even run for a day. To ans your question yes. It is wireless. That is all it could do for me. I couldn't surf the net. plus, they ask for credit card and randomly charge and still don't provide service. Good luck with customer service. I was lucky to buy from amazon else, I would stuck with that device and the mini one too for life and couldn't even use it. Good idea but very bad service... stay away.