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--- getting_started [2025/05/02 00:30] – neds
+++ getting_started [2025/05/06 22:26] (current) – [Edit - Panel] neds
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 ====== Setting up the HDHomeRun ======
-<lead>The HDHomeRun works by providing live TV to your home computer network from over-the-air TV broadcasts using an antenna (or from a cable TV provider if they support CableCARD, DVB-C, or clearQAM). This allows you to use your own devices in your home, such as phones, tablets, laptops, computers, set top boxes, and more, to watch live TV.</lead>
+<lead>The HDHomeRun works by providing live TV to your home computer network from over-the-air TV broadcasts using an antenna (or from a cable TV provider if they support CableCARD, DVB-C, or clearQAM). This allows you to use your own devices in your home, such as phones, tablets, laptops, computers, set top boxes, smart TVs, and more, to watch live TV.</lead>
 ===== Quick start guide =====
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 <panel type="success" title="Step 1 - Connect your antenna.">
-{{ :connect_antenna.png?nolink&60|}}
+{{ :connect_antenna.png?nolink&100|}}
   * **I have a working antenna and am happy with the reception I receive:**
-    * Connect the HDHomeRun to the antenna using the coaxial connector. Hand tighten only. Then proceed to step 2.
+    * Connect the HDHomeRun to the antenna using the coaxial connector. Hand tighten only. Then proceed to **step 2**.
   * **I need help with the antenna**
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 </panel>
-<panel type="success" title="Step 2">
+<panel type="success" title="Step 2 - Connect to your network">
-{{:connect_network.png?nolink&60 |}} Connect to your network or home router using the provided ethernet cable.
+{{ :connect_network.png?nolink&100|}} Connect to your network or home router using the provided ethernet cable.
-<WRAP clear/>
-  * If you can connect the HDHomeRun easily to your home router using a wired (ethernet) cable, do so and go to step 3
+  * If you can connect the HDHomeRun easily to your home router using a wired (ethernet) cable, do so and proceed to **step 3**.
-  * If you cannot easily connect the HDHomeRun using a wired connection, please see **[[:Networking:wireless|here for ideas on how to connect it]]**
+  * If you cannot easily connect the HDHomeRun using a wired connection, please see **[[:Troubleshooting:Networking:Alternatives|here for ideas on how to connect it]]**
-  * If you have connected the HDhomeRun to your home router, but are having issues, see our **[[:Networking|Network Troubleshooting Guide here]]**
+  * If you have connected the HDhomeRun to your home router, but are having issues, see our **[[troubleshooting:Networking|Network Troubleshooting Guide here]]**
 </panel>
-<panel type="success" title="Step 3">
+<panel type="success" title="Step 3 - Connect the power adapter">
-{{:connect_power.png?nolink&60 |}} Connect the power adapter. The green ethernet light will power on.
+{{ :connect_power.png?nolink&100|}} Connect the power adapter. The green ethernet light should power on. Proceed to **step 4**.
 </panel>
-<panel type="success" title="Step 4">
+<panel type="success" title="Step 4 - Scan for channels">
-Scan for channels. You can scan for channels using the HDHomeRun app (see links below) or by using the [[:webui|web interface]]:
+You can scan for channels using the HDHomeRun app (see links below) or by using the [[:webui|web interface]]:
   - In a web browser that is on the same local network as the HDHomeRun (your PC, phone, tablet, etc), go to this address: **http://hdhomerun.local/lineup.html**
   - Click on **"Detect Channels"**
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 <WRAP indent>
-To perform channel scans, hide channels, update firmware, and more, use the HDHomeRun's web page interface. While connected to the same local network as your HDHomeRun, open this link in a web browser:
+To perform channel scans, hide channels, update firmware, and more, you can use the HDHomeRun's web page interface. While connected to the same local network as your HDHomeRun, open this link in a web browser:
 **http://hdhomerun.local**
-<wrap tip>NOTE: That address will go do the first HDHomeRun device found on your network. If you have more than one HDHomeRun device, use the "device ID" printed on the bottom of the unit instead of "hdhomerun" in the address. For example, if your device ID was 104FFFFF then you would go to http://104fffff.local</wrap>
+<WRAP tip>NOTE: That address will go do the first HDHomeRun device found on your network. If you have more than one HDHomeRun device then you would use the "device ID" printed on the bottom of the unit instead of "hdhomerun" in the address. For example, if your device ID was 104FFFFF then you would go to http://104fffff.local</WRAP>
 For more information about the web interface, see **[[webui]]**.

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