How to Make Your DirecTV Tivo work with Vonage VOIP service

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get an external modem.

   Some are even preconfigured to work with Tivo.
   
   If not, instructions for configuring your modem can be found below.
   
   Not all modems work with TiVos, so be sure to get one that does.
   
   If you have trouble finding one or don't want the hassle of programming it yourself, you can find one at Weaknees.com. , You can get both the serial cable and this adaptor at Weaknees.com (order the stereo to serial cable; the stereo end connects to the serial port of the TiVo; the serial end connects to the modem).
   
   Alternatively, you can get these parts on eBay or Tivo.com.
   
   These parts cost around $10 total. ,,, Connect the other end of the serial cable to the special DB9-to-DB25 adaptor (if your modem requires it). ,,, Turn on the modem. ,,, (If you are running Guided Setup, this step doesn't apply.
   
   If not, do not run Guided Setup if you don't have to.). , Follow the screen's instructions to enter the following prefix (without the quotes): "
   
   #319" .
   
   This tells Tivo to use the external modem and to dial at 19K instead of
   56.6K. , Then, test the new settings to make a test call. , When that completes, force another daily call to make sure that the process is repeatable.
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   Step 2: You can find cheap 33.3K modems on Ebay for around $10-$15.

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   Step 3: Get a Tivo serial cable and

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   Step 4: if necessary (not all modems require it

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   Step 5: as not all modems have a 25-pin connector)

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   Step 6: an adapter that connects the Tivo serial cable to an external modem (the adaptor is called a DB9-to-DB25 adaptor).

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   Step 7: Unplug your Tivo power cord.

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   Step 8: Connect the serial cable to the Tivo.

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   Step 9: Connect the Tivo serial cable to the serial jack in the rear of the Tivo unit

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    Step 10: which is located above the IR port.

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    Step 11: Connect the serial cable to the modem.

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    Step 12: Attach the phone line to the Line jack of the modem and to a phone jack in your room.

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    Step 13: Attach the power cord to the modem and plug in the power transformer plug.

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    Step 14: Plug in the power cord to the Tivo.

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    Step 15: Go to the "phone setup" area in Tivo.

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    Step 16: When your Tivo menu screen is up

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    Step 17: use your Tivo remote to navigate to "Messages & Setup" => "Recorder & Phone Setup" => "Phone Connection" => "Change Dialing Options."

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    Step 18: Highlight "Select Dial Prefix" and press Select.

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    Step 19: Press Select to save the prefix.

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    Step 20: When that completes

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    Step 21: force a daily call.

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