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Alternative network options for HDHomeRun
The HDHomeRun physically only has a wired ethernet port, and no built-in WiFi (without first connecting to a WiFi router and/or access point). If you are unable to run an ethernet cable to your home router, this page will give you some options on how you might still be able to connect the HDHomeRun to your home network.
Mesh node or wifi bridge
Using a wifi-to-ethernet bridge. If you are using a “Mesh network” and have multiple mesh nodes, this is the easiest option, as you would just need to locate or place a node near the HDHomeRun unit. If you are not using a mesh network/router system, a wireless bridge or “wifi extender” that has a bridge mode would may also work, as long as it can handle the bandwidth of multiple over-the-air video streams.
NOTE: OTA can often be more demanding than normal internet streaming services, especially for ATSC 1.0, which was a standard created in the late 90s.
Something like this, as an example:
MOCA
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Powerline adapter
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Always on PC or Mac
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