DTV (DirecTV) Menus & My Configuration I've listed information here, highlighting what I think is important/interesting. I document the settings for my 4 hardware items first (Genie 2 server, Gemini client, Genie Mini client, and Wireless Video Bridge - WVB)After that I document settings that are common to the whole system, which are most likely in the Genie 2 server or the WVB, but can be accessed from any Client.Note the menus are different for the Gemini client and the Genie Mini client. Gemini used to be called Osprey... Note: after yet another "dustup" with an uppity moderator on the DirecTV forum, I'm no longer there. It's 90% bad information, and be careful of the data given there. The only data worse than the "experts" is the actual DTV customer service people who either give an answer that solves nothing, is not relevant, or ask you to take the issue to a DM to hide the fact that your problem cannot be solved.Note how they are ranked in customer service: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/directv.comNews:I've started a groups.io group: https://groups.io/g/DirecTV/topics everyone welcome! Set up with topics and none of that baloney found on the "official" help site.Menus from Client/player: “GEMINI” - C71KWBPX-400C (in family room)This client has android TV (v11) and apps, can be sideloaded, quad core 1.6 GHz, 16 GBThis is in a cupboard in the family room, with all the rest of the componentsmain screen from “info & test” from main menu-settings(no header)Client: DIRECTV C71KW-400 (Gemini client)Client location Name: FAMILY ROOMClient MAC Address: 78:67:0e:9c:f6:37 (have not located this mac address on my network)Client software: release-r-wnc-0x1Afe-7Server Receiver ID: 0224-4686-7008 (id of Genie 2)Server Access Card: 0046-0106-0942 (card in Genie 2) There are several 4 sub menus to the right:Run system testThis device settingsThis device infoGenie 2 infoall listed below IN ORDER--------------------------------------------------------------------“Run System Test” MenuTakes you to a screen that warns you it takes several minutes and interrupts recordings.press - (dash) to continue, back to cancel need more description of results-----------------------------------------------------------------“This Device Settings” Menu (note: some of these items can be changed)opens a menu on the right side, with information under "About", some items will open if you hit enter as you scroll to them, the item will be highlighted in lighter gray.all of this should refer to the GeminiNote: entering some of the menus results in the small video in the upper left corner and rest of screen black, reset the Gemini, nothing gets brokenSays : "About" at the top of the opening screenDevice name: FAMILY ROOM (this can be changed here)Status: (select to expand, nothing can be changed on this menu)IP Address:fe80::b22a:eb7:8a55:4774 (ipv6 clearly)192.168.10.23 (ip address on local network, 2.4 GHz WiFi in this case)169.254.128.95 (ip address on DECA system, i.e. the network for the 5 gig wireless bridge, this may change every so often)Device MAC address:78:67:0E:9C:F6:37 (still cannot find this mac address on my network, perhaps the DECA?)Bluetooth address:78:67:0e:9c:f6:38Serial Number:X71VH3AE002449Up time: hh:mm:ss (good to look at to see when last reboot)Model: DIRECTV (doh!)Android TV OS Version: 11Android TV OS security patch level: June 5, 2024 (was December 5, 2023, July 5, 2023, May 5, 2023)Kernel version:4.9.333-1-27-abrelease-r-wnc-0x1AFE-7 #1 Thu Jul 18 01:41:11 UTC 2024(was 4.9.333-1-27-abrelease-r-wnc-0x1A35-6 #1 Fri Jan 26 00:41:47 UTC 2024(was 4.9.333-1-27-abrelease-r-wnc-0x1966-8 #1 Wed Aug 30 18:19:46 UTC 2023(was 4.9.333-1-27-abrelease-r-wnc-0x1966-7 #1 Tue Aug 1 21:41:18 UTC 2023Android TV OS build:RTT4.220824.001.release-r-wnc-0x1AFE-7 (not sure what the RTT part means)RTT4.220824.001.release-r-wnc-0x1A35-6was RTT4.220824.001.release-r-wnc-0x1966-8was RTT4.220824.001.release-r-wnc-0x1966-7Accountsgoogle: This email address is being protected from spambots. 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Active remoteName: mouseModel: VRC82-22Firmware: 7038.08.09Battery: 70% (nice to know)BroadbandNot connectedVideo statusUnknownNetworkMode: Wi-FiLocation ZIP codeUnknownBilling ZIP codeUnknownLocal channel determinationUnknownReleaseunknownDIRECTV version30.8.1.12BSL version2.2.7.1BSU version3.16BFW version4.2.5Android TV Legal (hit enter)open source licenses - shows a list of links to the open sourcegoogle legal - apparently goes to the internet, or tries, so far have gotten endless circular progress "spinner"system webview licenses - has chromium, apache, etc licenses.wallpapers - shows credits for the wallpapers "satelite imagery" [sic]ads - you can reset your unique device advertising it here Open settings: a whole lot of Android stuffNetwork & Internet DIRECTV_WVB_4116bbf3 (shows ssid of WVB network)Available networkslists all available Wi-Fi networks, 2.4 and 5 gigOther OptionsAdd new networkScanning always available on/off READ this, lets other apps and location services work even if WiFi is off !!!Ethernet - must mean wired connectionnot connected (mine is not connected, but assume settings here)Proxy settings (you can set an HTTP proxy for the browser)IP settingscan set DHCP or static hereAccounts & sign-inshows your google account, can add other accountsAppsrecently opened apps (list of apps at top)typical android list of apps, and you can uninstall and force stop (important) an app, disable, etc. protect yourself!Permissionsapp premissionsSpecial app accessSecurity & restrictionsDevice Preferencestypical list of android TV stuff, where you can setup a keyboard,Remote & Devicesshows paired remotes, and you can name them, also see battery percentageyou can add new DTV BT remotes, or other BT devices “This Device Info” menu (this menu has scroll bar on left)(no header)Client: Directv C71KW-400Client location Name: FAMILY ROOMClient software: release-r-wnc-0x1AFE-7 24/07/17 18:43:20Client Internal Temp: 147.0 F (used to run at about 143 until I put a laptop cooler under it, good to check)Remote Type: BluetoothClient Video NetworkConnection type: WirelessConnection status: ConnectedAP MAC address: 78:67:0E:9C:F6:37 (this is Gemini WiFi MAC, note: referred to as an Access Point)AP Signal Strength Excellent (this and below don’t mean a lot, because it may be receiving from multiple devices)AP Historical RSSI Min ExcellentAP Historical RSSI Max ExcellentAP Historical RSSI Average ExcellentDisconnections: 1 (good thing to monitor)Client Parental ControlsNot worth detailing here, cannot change anything hereClient RatingsI had some blocked here, went into settings, all green (allowed) nowClient FavoritesLists any favorites and number of channels in themClient Display PreferencesI have always hidden the SD duplicatesClient CaptioningLots of settings here but you cannot change hereClient HDTVHere is a good place to see what the Gemini thinks your tv can do… you should check often, the dang thing will change it..Also “HDMI Control” show up here (CEC) you cannot change anything hereNative: offScreen Format: Original FormatBar Color: Dark GrayTV Ratio: widescreen 16:9TV Resolution: 4Kp60 (this is what you want to see if you have a 4k TV)HDMI control is set to “on” - and you CANNOT TURN IT OFF!!Client AudioAgain, you can check to see if dolby audio is on, a common issue that causes random audio cutout Menu from any client: Server: HS17R1 – 500 - DirecTV Genie 2 (in family room)(Tower) wireless serverGenie 2TM Info(this info from the “Genie 2TM Info" menu from the Genie 2 Info screen from the settings menu on ANY client)(no header)Server: HS17R1/500Server Receiver ID: 0224-4686-7008Server access card: 0046-0106-0942DVR Status: DVR Mode (what other modes are possible?)Server SoftwareSoftware: 0x1b14, Tue 8/20, 12:34a (date and time here is when installed) (2024)was 0x1ab8, Tue 7/2 4:28awas 0x1ab7, Wed 5/29, 12:35awas 0x19e9, Wed 1/17, 2:23awas 0x19e8, Wed 12/6, 2:49a (2023)was 0x1987, Wed 9/20, 2:56awas 0x1986, 8/21 3:02awas 0x1983, Wed 8/16 3:32awas 0x1981, Tues 8/8 2:02aScheduled Upgrade: Not Scheduled (does this ever show?)Status: 0x1ab7, Service 2, Wed 5/29, 12:25a (I believe this is the time of release or attempt to update)Satellite SetupDish Type: SL3 LNB (helpful information on your dish and switch below)Switch Type: SWM LNBRB/INTL: None Selected (what is this?)SWM Channel Count: 8 (are there different ones?)Manufacturer: MTIWM Serial No.: FFFFFFFFSWM Firmware version: 2.0.0.24 (is there any relevance here?)SWM Library version: 2.0.0.24(section not labelled)Completion Code: 9181 (??)Server Internal Temp: 113 F (good to check)Zip Code: 00000 (clearly worthless)ClockDaylight (DST) : Auto (Yes)Time Zone: Auto (Pacific)Date/Time: (note the time is when you entered this menu)Over-the_air (OTA) AntennaNothing connected, but there should be a device comingServer NetworkIP Address: 192.168.10.26 (IP address on your home network)Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0Default Gateway: 192.168.10.1DNS: 192.168.10.225 (my windows domain controller and DNS server)STB Services Port: N/A(818) (has an orange triangle with an exclamation mark)Status: - [blank] (from STB port?)Audio Services Port – [blank] (ditto)Wireless: ConnectedEthernet: Not connected (I don’t have my Genie 2 hardwired)MoCA Network: Coax Connected (very telling it is streaming via coax and MoCA)Wireless Network Name: (SSID of my 2.4 network) (Note: the idiot Genie 2 does not have 5 gig Wi-Fi !!)Wireless Signal strength: Excellent (Note it does not tell WHICH wireless network, the DECA one or to the home Wi-Fi)Internet: Wireless Connected (I do not have my Geni 2 hardwired)QoS: Disabled (would probably only be enabled if they added phone or similar)Wireless Video Bridge (very interesting stuff here, tells a lot about DTV networking) the 2 entries below have gone missingVideo Bridge 1MAC Address: a4:43:8c:95:76:60 (seems to be MAC of external WVB)Status: ActiveVideo Bridge 2MAC Address: c6:fc:d0:63:27:32 (also needs checking)Status: ActiveClient LocationsFamily RoomDevice: DIRECTV C71KW-400 (Gemini)MAC Address: 78:67:0E:9C:F6:37 (this is the Wi-Fi MAC for the Gemini)Status: Wireless (wonder if it would change if more things hardwired, or through MoCA)RSSI: Excellent (be sure to check this)Average RSSI: Excellent (be sure to check this too)Connection Speed: 1 Mbps (I think this may be a running speed check, have seen 0)Disconnection: 0 in last 7 days (another thing worth checking)GarageDevice: DIRECTV C41W-500 (this unit has wireless)MAC Address: 40:3d:ec:52:53:4c (need to check which mac)Status: Wireless (over internal interface or via wireless video bridge?)RSSI: ExcellentAverage RSSI: ExcellentConnection Speed: 600 Mbps (again may be current speed)Disconnection [] in last seven days (never seen a number in the braces)FeaturesTuner – shows 15 tuners, all are SAT, tuners some have "record" in additionSchedulerUpcoming recordings - shows number of item in queueHistory - I think how many were scheduledPurchases - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Misc Genie 2 Notes: (stuff from older menus now long gone)s/n: D55LK2NW110630mac: D0:FC:D0:63:27:31Can watch/record 7 programs at a time, 2 of them 4k450 hours of hd content (2 TB hd)DVR to every tvBuilt in wireless video bridgeBridge 2 mac: c6:fc:d0:63:27:32dish: sl3 lnb, swm lnbandroid ver 11patch april 5, 2023bsl ver 2.2.7.1bsu ver 3.16bfw ver 4.2.5 old stuff from old gemini this device settings: Notes:You can see list of wifi SSIDs and turn off wifi!, Ethernet status, proxy settings, and where to set static or dhcp (man is this buried deep!)Also android app settings and permissions, you will be surprised at all the apps that have phone access!The dang thing is like a wide open phone!There are also listings for remotes that are paired and keyboards, you can unpair remotes, rename, and even see battery level Other Notes: Server Receiver ID: 0224-4686-7008 (id of Genie 2)Server Access Card: 0046-0106-0942 (card in Genie 2)Menus from Client/player: "Genie Mini" -C41W-500C-R (in garage)wireless client – advanced whole home clientlocated in garage, where I distribute the video in several ways, coax ch 3 and mpeg streamer“System info & test” - (menu button on remote, then settings, then Info & Test)(1st screen, no header)Client: Directv C41W-500Client Location Name: GARAGEClient MAC: 40:3D:EC:52:53:4C (this is WiFi MAC)Client Software: 0x1abc (not complete info, and no date)Server Receiver ID: 0224-4686-7008 (the genie 2)Server Access Card: 0046-0106-0942 (the genie 2)sub menu: “This Location Info”(no category header)Client: DIRECTV C41W-500Client Location Name: GARAGEClient Software:0x1abc 2024/05/01 22:59:35was 0x198c 2023/05/26 22.52:42 was 0x1929 2023/04/01 00:22:44Client Internal Temp: 145 F (good to check)Remote Type: RF (IR always works)Client Video Network menuConnection type: WirelessConnection Status: ConnectedAP MAC Address: 40:3D:EC:52:53:4C (this is Genie Mini wifi MAC, but apparently functions as an AP)AP Signal Strength Excellent (this and below don’t mean a lot, because it may be receiving from multiple devices)AP Historical RSSI Min ExcellentAP Historical RSSI Max ExcellentAP Historical RSSI Average ExcellentDisconnections: 0 (good thing to monitor)Client Parental ControlsNot worth detailing here - you cannot change anythingClient RatingsI had some blocked here, will investigate where to setClient FavoritesLists any favorites and number of channels in themClient Display PreferencesI have always hidden the SD duplicatessee the banner display timeout hereClient CaptioningLots of settings here but you cannot change hereClient HDTVHere is a good place to see what the Gemini thinks your tv can do… you should check often, the dang thing will change it..Also “HDMI Control” shows up here (CEC) but you cannot change it !!!Native: offTV Resolution: 1080iMy HDMI control is set to “on”Client AudioAgain, you can check to see if dolby audio is on “Internet Setup” - (from main menu setup from any client)(I believe this refers to the server)Run Speed testjust gives you horizontal segmented bar with indicators for HD, HD1080p and 4k, no specificsReconfigure ConnectionAdmonishes you to use a wired networkYou can set up wired or wirelessWireless is only 2.4 GigRepeat Internet SetupAdvanced setupin general you can set static or DNSUnder wired, I was able to do a speed test, but there is NO wired connection, that is very strange.It is indeed wireless, but maybe it is interpreting the WVB as wired... which is also strange.Whole home settings (from main menu setup on any client)(several items but the Video Bridge is the interesting one)Video BridgeVideo Bridge StatusNetwork Name (SSID): DIRECTV_WVB_4116BBF3Wireless Video Bridge 1: GARAGEWVBStatus: activeMAC: a4:43:8c:95:76:60 (mac address of the external box I guess)IP Address: 169.254.7.211WiFi Channel: 132 (this is 5 GHz Wi-Fi channel)software version: 00.06.65connected Clients: 1Client 1: GARAGESignal Quality: excellent (has a little wireless “fan” icon)MAC address: 40:3D:EC:52:53:4C (this is MAC address of Genie Mini, the client) Wireless Video Bridge (internal) 2:Status: activeMAC address: c6:fc:d0:63:27:32Ip address: 169.254.6.92wifi channel 132software version: 0.01.065connected Clients: 1Client 1: FAMILY ROOMsignal quality: excellent (has a little wireless “fan” icon)MAC Address: 78:67:0E:9C:F6:37 (this is the Wi-Fi MAC for the Gemini)s/n: D35HW5RN912163id: 022446867008 xaaf-be-live.att.com dtvstb-screensaverXXX.com dtvstb-screensaverXXX.net bbvds.dtvbb.tv ngc.cld.dtvce.com bulk-collect.cld.dtvce.com api.cld.dtvce.com