Connecting your Hopper DVR system to your home internet is incredibly easy. If you are using a wired connection, simply plug your ethernet cord into the back of your Hopper device. If you are trying to connect to a wireless account follow these steps:
- Select the “Menu” option on your DISH Remote
- Select the “Settings” icon
- Select the “Network Setup” icon
- Select the “Broadband” icon
When you first try to connect your Hopper to your wireless internet you should see a screen that says “Network Setup” after you have gotten into your settings menu. Highlight “Network Setup” then click the red button on your DISH remote. This should pull up a popdown menu where you will select “Wireless”. Once you have selected the wireless option a list of all the nearby WiFi signals will appear. Select your network then enter your password using the on-screen keyboard. Then, simply save your settings and you’ll be off to the races!
Connecting your Hopper to your internet is incredibly easy if you simply follow the prompts on your television screen. Once you have completed the on-screen prompts your Hopper DVR device will have full internet connectivity.
Of course, when it comes to electronics there are occasional hiccups in the setup process. If you have followed the above steps correctly, but your Hopper still won’t connect to the internet there are a few basic troubleshooting steps you can do yourself that will often result a connectivity issue.
The first, and most obvious, method of fixing your Hopper’s connectivity issues is to reset the device! Hold down the red reset button on the back of your Hopper DVR for three seconds. Once the system has rebooted, try the original connectivity steps again. More often than not, this fixes the issue.
If you are still having trouble connecting your Hopper to the internet, try resetting your modem as well. If resetting the modem and your Hopper still results in connectivity issues, you may have a hardware malfunction and should reach out to DISH for support directly.
Connecting your Hopper to the internet is an easy and stress free process that is essential for maximizing the value of your Hopper DVR.
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