Dish and broadband

[rickwhoo]

I would guess that you also get monitored. Not saying that's a bad thing. The internet allows two way communication.

Yes, thats not always a good thing... I was hoping to find some good with this. Like being able to find some programming that I missed because of nights when more than 2 of my programs are on at the same time. I'm looking at Directv's 5 tuner receiver. Is the Hopper coming soon? I wonder which one will be better?

 

[rickwhoo]

Hey, just curious here. Does anyone here know if I can use a second Netgear router to add 4 more switches to my set up? I joined the Netgear forum and I cant get an answer from them.

 

[navychop]

Hopper is in the wild on March 15.

Each has their strengths. You have to pick which is right for you. Neither choice would be a disaster.

If you mean an Internet switch, using a router in place of a hub/switch, sure. Just turn off DHCP on the second router.

 

[Mojo Jojo]

Slower Internet speed...

 

[rickwhoo]

How do I do that to the router I want to use as a switch? Will it effect the speed with it. I was going to use the second router for my Vonage and Magicjack phones. If it will be a problem using the router, I have no problem just buying an 8 port switch.

 

[navychop]

Well, I guess buying the switch is easier, but you already have the second router. Just type the second router IP address in your browser address bar and you'll see a menu. Hope you remember the PW or try using "admin.". You should find a setting to turn off DHCP. Easy.

A switch, or a router acting as a switch, will be faster than a hub. I doubt you can even buy a hub anymore, but I have a few lying around. Oughta burn them.

 

[rickwhoo]

How should I do this? How should I connect the second router to set it up? I just want to do this in the easiest manner and don't want to waste time and possibly screw something up hooking everything together. Thanks for all the help

 

[Tampa8]

When you say you want four more "switches" do you mean inputs for connecting to the router? If so you don't need another router, they make a four input (or more) bridge that itself plugs into the router. Anything plugged into the bridge is seen by the router.

 

[rickwhoo]

When you say you want four more "switches" do you mean inputs for connecting to the router? If so you don't need another router, they make a four input (or more) bridge that itself plugs into the router. Anything plugged into the bridge is seen by the router.

I need at least 2 more inputs. My router has 4. I need to connect 6 devices. Dish receiver, 2 computers, xbox, Magicjack and Vonage.

 

[fishman316]

since oct 1st (BBMP update) you get a "789" error

 

[rickwhoo]

since oct 1st (BBMP update) you get a "789" error

Whats this?

 

[isaacmorseMI]

since oct 1st (BBMP update) you get a "789" error

789 error for what?

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[dwarren2]

With the internet connection, your receiver can call home. This can be a good thing. Several people have reported that they have gotten a call from Dish out of the blue. Turns out when the receiver phoned home it reported a problem. Usually LNB drift. Dish reacted to fix the problem before loss of signal.

 

[Jim5506]

Just connect an inexpensive 4 port switch into any one of the ports on your router, you lose one and gain 4 for a net of 3 extra ports.

 

[navychop]

But he already owns a spare router, if I understood correctly. Turn off DHCP and you've got a switch.

 

[rickwhoo]

But he already owns a spare router, if I understood correctly. Turn off DHCP and you've got a switch.

What do I do to turn off DHCP? How?

 

[fishman316]

Whats this?

I am referring to the broadband connection error that several people have reported on here. It started with the BBMP update on Oct 1st and still has not been fixed.

 

[LER]

What do I do to turn off DHCP? How?

Depends on the router's make, model, and firmware load. Google your router, and follow the instructions. If that doesn't work, post the make/model/firmware version here and one of
us network geeks will try to help.

 

[rickwhoo]

Depends on the router's make, model, and firmware load. Google your router, and follow the instructions. If that doesn't work, post the make/model/firmware version here and one of
us network geeks will try to help.

I was wanting to know how to hook the router up to set it up. I know how to access my current router, i just don't know how to hook the second router up and how to get into it to make the changes. Thanks

 

[LER]

Again, you just want to turn OFF the WAN port on the 2nd router and also the DHCP server in it, and hook stuff into the switch port(s).

What make/model are the routers involved?