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*Microsoft Windows Operating System<sup>&#174;</sup> (98 or higher)
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The following are the WiRNS system requirements:
*An IP address with nothing bound to Port 80WiRNS acts (in part) as a web server, and communication from ReplayTV<sup>&#174;</sup> units to WiRNS occurs on Port 80.
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:If you are running another web server, it may be necessary to [http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-2000/how-to-addassign-multiple-ip-address-in-vistaxp20002003/ Bind a second IP address to your nic].
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==Windows operating system==
*[http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/aa731542 Microsoft .Net<sup>&#174;</sup> 2.0 or higher Framework Redistributable] package for your operating system.
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Any version of Windows will do, starting with Windows 98It is well tested up to and including Windows 7, please let us know of any problems with Windows 8 or 10.
*A Channel Guide Data source.  This has become necessary now that the [http://www.digitalnetworksna.com/replaytv/ termination of the official ReplayTV Guide Data Service] has been announced.<br><br>
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**[http://www.schedulesdirect.org/ Schedules Direct]<sup>&#169;</sup> is the recommended easiest, most comprehensive guide data source.  [https://www.schedulesdirect.org/signup/ Go Here] to sign up for a FREE 7 day trial.  Please make sure you have your WiRNS setup functional before paying for your Schedules Direct subscription. (Make sure you've got a channel lineup configured at Schedules Direct. If you don't see one in your "My Account" page, add one.)<br><br>
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==.NET Framework==
**Optionally, an XML guide data scraper, such as the [http://www.planetreplay.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14314/ Free MSN<sup>&#174;</sup> XMLTV Scraper] may be used.<br><br>
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Any version of .NET will do, starting with version 2.0. You probably already have .NET installed on your PC and don't even know it.  To check, go to the Control Panel and select Uninstall a Program, then check to see if there is a listing for Microsoft .NET.  If it's not there, download the latest version from <span class="plainlinks">[http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/aa731542 this link]</span>.
*Optional: A free [http://www.poopli.com/ Poopli]<sup>&#169;</sup> account for enhanced show sharing.
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*A network attached ReplayTV<sup>&#174;</sup> (Earlier models can also be made to work, please see the [http://wirns.com/faq.htm#general_4 faq].
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*Download WiRNS [http://wirns.com/download.htm here].
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==A Channel Guide source==
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A Channel Guide Data source became necessary when DNNA filed for bankruptcy. <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.digitalnetworksna.com/support/replaytv/default.asp ref]</span>
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*<span class="plainlinks">[http://www.schedulesdirect.org/ Schedules Direct]</span> is the recommended, easiest, most comprehensive guide data source.  <span class="plainlinks">[https://www.schedulesdirect.org/signup/ Go Here]</span> to sign up for a FREE 7 day trial.  Please make sure you have your WiRNS setup functional before paying for your Schedules Direct subscription. (Make sure you've got a channel lineup configured at Schedules Direct. If you don't see one in your "My Account" page, add one.)
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*Optionally, an XML guide data scraper, such as the <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.planetreplay.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14314 Free MSN XMLTV Scraper]</span> may be used.
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==A ReplayTV unit==
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You will need a networked ReplayTV unit, such as an RTV4xxx, RTV45xx, RTV5xxx and RTV55xx unit.  Older models were dial-up only.
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==A home network==
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At the very least, you will need a <span class="plainlinks">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Router_(computing) router]</span> to connect your ReplayTV unit and the computer that will be running WiRNS to the internet, but it is also a good idea to have a <span class="plainlinks">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_switch network switch]</span> on the network too.
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==Optional extras==
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* <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.poopli.com/ Poopli]</span> - create a free account to share shows with other Replayers.
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* <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.dvarchive.org/ DVArchive]</span> - a great system for managing downloaded content.
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==Download WiRNS==
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You can download "WiRNS 3.0 Final release" from the following link.  Don't worry if you get a warning like "WiRNS.3.0.0.0.msi is not commonly downloaded and could be dangerous", this is nothing to worry about, and you should select "keep".
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<span class="plainlinks">http://wirns.com/download.htm</span>
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One key point when installing WiRNS, you will see a "Test Port 80" button, you must use this to test if Port 80 is clear (you don't need to know what Port 80 is, just that it's clear).  In most cases it will be clear, but if it isn't, you can add a second IP address to your computer and then use that for WiRNS.  The process is not difficult and is [[Installation:Router#Configuring your PC for a static IP address|explained here]].

Latest revision as of 19:10, 28 May 2016

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The following are the WiRNS system requirements:

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Windows operating system

Any version of Windows will do, starting with Windows 98. It is well tested up to and including Windows 7, please let us know of any problems with Windows 8 or 10.

.NET Framework

Any version of .NET will do, starting with version 2.0. You probably already have .NET installed on your PC and don't even know it. To check, go to the Control Panel and select Uninstall a Program, then check to see if there is a listing for Microsoft .NET. If it's not there, download the latest version from this link.

Dot net.jpg


A Channel Guide source

A Channel Guide Data source became necessary when DNNA filed for bankruptcy. ref

A ReplayTV unit

You will need a networked ReplayTV unit, such as an RTV4xxx, RTV45xx, RTV5xxx and RTV55xx unit. Older models were dial-up only.

A home network

At the very least, you will need a router to connect your ReplayTV unit and the computer that will be running WiRNS to the internet, but it is also a good idea to have a network switch on the network too.

Optional extras

Download WiRNS

You can download "WiRNS 3.0 Final release" from the following link. Don't worry if you get a warning like "WiRNS.3.0.0.0.msi is not commonly downloaded and could be dangerous", this is nothing to worry about, and you should select "keep".
http://wirns.com/download.htm

One key point when installing WiRNS, you will see a "Test Port 80" button, you must use this to test if Port 80 is clear (you don't need to know what Port 80 is, just that it's clear). In most cases it will be clear, but if it isn't, you can add a second IP address to your computer and then use that for WiRNS. The process is not difficult and is explained here.

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