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I ended up running the ethernet cable to the TV room and connecting it to a 5 port gigabit ethernet switch then connecting all the components from there. It worked great and the Directv Genie was able to connect and share through the Whole Home network. The HDMI ethernet pass through question is...

After researching my issue I believe the best way to connect all the components is by using a 5 port ethernet switch. That will allow me to run one ethernet cable to the switch in that room and connect the components from there.

The issue over the WIFI over wired is the connection issue between the other Directv receivers in the whole home network and how they share playlists. I am being told by Directv that the Genie HR44-500 can be connected directly to my network modem via the ethernet cable but I will loose the...

Thanks. Both the TV and Onkyo receiver have HDMI 1.4 or higher. The Directv Genie HR44-500 has a ethernet port but Directv says if I want to have my Whole Home to work I have to use the WIFI. I am most interested in having the wired connection to the Samsung TV so I can get the best signal for...

I am trying to go to a wired connection rather than WIFI. All three components have their own ethernet plug. They are all connected with HDMI cables. I need to find out if I have to run 3 separate ethernet cables or will one do the trick.

I have a Onkyo TX-NR575 audio receiver that has a ethernet connection. My TV and Directv Receiver connect to my network over WiFi. If I connect the Onkyo wired ethernet connection will it share that connection through HDMI to the other components? For example if I am using the smart TV functions...

I have almost the same setup Onkyo tx-nr575, Samsung un55es6500, and Directv HR44-500. I was having the same issue. This is how I eventually solved it for me. Hook the first HDMI cable from the ARC HDMI port of the TV to the ARC connection of the Onkyo. Then attach the Directv HDMI to the...