topfield EPG network question

[Ext User(Saus29)]

I am looking for USB to Ethernet for the topfield 5000 to download the
guides thru my broadband router.
will it be able to work if I plug it in with a straight ethernet converter
to USB 2 or is it really easier to use a laptop as a 'gateway'?
will the topfield find the EPG stuff on the net using the software (I
haven't decided on it yet, but it will be the free option)?
also could I browse the topfield HDD from a pc somehow?
any tips would be appreciated.
TIA

[Ext User(Kevin Hendrikssen)]

"Saus29" <myob@nosey.com> wrote in message
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>I am looking for USB to Ethernet for the topfield 5000 to download the
>guides thru my broadband router.
> will it be able to work if I plug it in with a straight ethernet converter
> to USB 2 or is it really easier to use a laptop as a 'gateway'?
> will the topfield find the EPG stuff on the net using the software (I
> haven't decided on it yet, but it will be the free option)?
> also could I browse the topfield HDD from a pc somehow?
> any tips would be appreciated.
> TIA

Best place for info on this is the forums at Topfield Australia

http://www.topfield-australia.com.au/frm/ and check the "PVRt and your PC"
forum.