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Wirelessouthward Genie Mini

InstallatIon GranduIde

MODEL C41W

See the panels that follow for complete instructions.

OVERVIEW

This Installation Guide will show you how to connect your DIRECTv set® Wireless Genie Mini Client ("WGM")

to your Genie HD DVR.

ane. Set up up the WGM at its 50ocation.

2. Verify wireless network connection & signal strength.

iii. Add together the WGM Client.

4. Terminate the Add a Client setup.

v. Confirm the Client(s) on your Genie Hd DVR & Enjoy DIRECTV!

You can besides find more information online at directv.com/wirelessgeniemini.

DIRECTV Wireless Genie™ Mini (C41W) at a Glance

Power Button

w/ Bluish Status

Indicator

Network Status

Indicator LED

Cherry-red Reset Button

(right side)

A/Five Out

USB 2.0 Port

(for future use)

Digital Audio

Output Connector

(RCA type jack)

Green Ability

Indicator (LED)

Ability

Port

For a listing of service and system requirements for using the WGM, please visit directv.com/wirelessgeniemini.

HDMI

Cable Port

For new or upgrade DIRECIdiot box WGM orders, each device is shipped with its prisoner of warer supply, an HDMI or

other necessary cable, and a Genie Remote Control. However, if you clubed a replacement WGM, it

is shipped with a power cord only.

:: NOTE

• The WGM must be placed at least four (4) feet abroad from the Wireless Video Span.*

• Avoid placing your WGM in a location with potential signal interference such as in a room with

thick walls/ceilings, or nearly your home calculator network router, cordless phone or

metal objects.

If your Tv set does non have an HDMI port, you can purchase component or compositdue east cables from a

local or online electronics retailer.

Step one. Set up the Wireless Genie Mini at its location.

• Connect the power cord to the WGM and plug information technology in to an electrical outlet.

• Connect the HDMI cable between the WGM and your Idiot box.

• Power on the WestGM and the TV.

:: NOTE

:: NOTE

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* The Wireless Video Bridge was role of your original Genie installation with your Genie Hard disk drive DVR (HR34, HR44 and above).

If the Wireless Signal Strength icon on the

Connecting to Video Bridge screen and/or the LED

on the WGM displays Ruddy, please go to directv.com/

wirelessgeniemini for troubleshooting help.

Or, call DIRECTV Customer Motorcare at 1-800-531-5000 .

Step 2. Fiveerify Wireless Signal Strength.

One time you turn on your WGM, the Connecting to Video Bridge screen will display:

• Confirm that the Wireless Betoken Strength icon displays three (3) Green bars.

• Confirm that the LED calorie-free on the front of the WGM is Green.

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Pace three. Showtime the Add together a Customer Guided Setup.

Go to the Genie Hd DVR to brainstorm the Add a Client guided setup:

• On your Remote, press Carte, select Settings & Assist, select Settings, then Whole-

Home. Then select Manage Clients, and then Add a Client.

• Note the PIN that displays on the Add a Client screen -- you volition demand to enter the Pin on

your WGM at its fiftyocation.

• Return to the location whereastward you set your WGM.*

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* IMPORTPismire: DO NOT Get out the Add a Client screen or pressouth DONE on

your Receiver when you go to the WGM Client location for setup. Be sure to

return to the Receiver within 20 minutes to finish, or the Add a Client setup

volition time out and you will need to start the setup over.

If the WGM fails to connect (and displays the Enter PIN screen again) afterwards the 2-minute

connection countdown, please telephone call DIRECTV Customer Care at 1-800-531-5000.

Step 4: Completeast adding the WestwardGM at the Client location.

When back at the WGM location:

• Select Continue. A two (2) infinitesimal inaugural will display as the WGM connects to the

network.

• The Enter PIN screen will display afterwards the connexion countdown.

• Using the DIRECTV Genie Remotdue east Control (RC71), enter the Pin you noted in Step 3.

• Follow the onscreen instructions for Create a Location, Copy Settings, Program Remote

Control, and other options.

• When the Congratulations screen displays, select Watch TV or Browse Guide.

:: NOTE

You may also find troubleshooting tips for the Wireless Genie Mini at directv.com/wirelessgeniemini.

* IMPORTANT: If adding multiple WGMs, apply the same PIN and complete the connection process for WGM, one at a time, before

selecting Washed on the Add a Client screen. DIRECTV allows up to 8 (8) WGMs per account.

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The first fourth dimension you press EXIT, or select Due westatch TV or Browse Guide later on adding your WGM(s), a

softwareast download will occur to deliver the latest features from DIRECTV. This may take a

few minutes.

To movement your activated WGM to another room in your domicile, disconnect the HDMI & power cables,

and reconnect at your desired location. Verify a sufficient wireless signal by checking that the WGM's

LED Indicator is green.

Step 5: Go out Add together a Client mode on the Genie Hard disk drive DVR to confirm the WGM(s) on

your network.

Later on you are finished adding all Mini Clients (Wireless and Wired) to your network:

• Render to the Genie HD DVR.

• Select Done on the Add a Client screen.

• Your Genie network volition now operate with the additional WestwardGMs.

:: NOTE

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DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is bachelor separately and independently of DIRECTV equipment. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV equipment. Activate your StraightV

programming today at 1.800.DIRECTV (one.800.347.3288). The DirectV Genie Mini Client requires DIRECTV Whole-Home Service, Advanced Receiver Service, a Whole-Home Network with an Internet-connected DIRECTV Genie HD DVR

Receiver (HR34, HR44 and in a higher place), and the DIRECTV Wireless Video Bridge already installed by a professional DIRECTV Installation Professional. Visit www.directv.com/technology/wholehome and www.directv.com/technology/genie for

more information.

Additional equipment charges apply for each DIRECTV Mini Client. You must activate each new/additional or reactivated Mini Customer on your existing account by calling DIRECTV Customer Care at 1-800-531-5000. Connection speeds and

point strength vary, depending on your Internet Service Provider (Internet access provider). Bank check with your ISP to confirm your habitation network speeds. © 2022 DIRECTV. DIRECTV and the Whirlwind Design logo, and Genie and the Genie logo are trademarks of

DIRECTV, LLC. 30034-10 .

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