HD upgrade

[stimpson]

Thiking of upgrading to HD. I am an existing Dish customer with a 625 in sigle mode down stairs on a Sony Wega 51", and a non dvr duel tunner for the upstairs. Don't rember the upstairs model #. Are there any specials running for existing customers to upgrade to HD? Also my dish is on the 110 and 119. Would they have to install a second dish for HD? Thanks .

 

[navychop]

Yes, there are upgrade specials. Call Dish for specifics, they sometimes vary by customer.

Go for the ViP722, not the ViP622. The ViP722 is black, has a larger hard disk, an updated Broadcom chip that will support HD VOD over the Internet, and has HomePlug built in.

In your location, I suggest getting the second dish, which will be pointed at 61.5. That will give you a stronger signal. But, LOS permitting, you could get a single dish solution, using the weaker 129 satellite.

 

[stimpson]

Thanks for the info. Whats a home plug?

 

[Voyager6]

Thanks for the info. Whats a home plug?

Info on the HomePlug is here: http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-ne.../103982-homeplug-built-into-622-how-cool.html

 

[stimpson]

I appologize for my lack of net working knowledge. I'm a little confused on how to hook the equip. up if I'm able to get HD. Right now all I have is a AT&T DSL modem. It is not wireless. Do I buy a router or switch to take the place of the existing modem? I read the Dish home networking instructions but am still confused. Is there another guide somewhere or can some one give me step by step instructions? Thanks all.

 

[stimpson]

Yes, there are upgrade specials. Call Dish for specifics, they sometimes vary by customer.

Go for the ViP722, not the ViP622. The ViP722 is black, has a larger hard disk, an updated Broadcom chip that will support HD VOD over the Internet, and has HomePlug built in.

In your location, I suggest getting the second dish, which will be pointed at 61.5. That will give you a stronger signal. But, LOS permitting, you could get a single dish solution, using the weaker 129 satellite.

Had a guy come out and do a site servey. I could cut down one tree and he could get all three on one dish. When I asked about 61.5 he said Dish is going to stop using it. Is that a true statement?

 

[zenithtv]

No

 

[steve4810]

I appologize for my lack of net working knowledge. I'm a little confused on how to hook the equip. up if I'm able to get HD. Right now all I have is a AT&T DSL modem. It is not wireless. Do I buy a router or switch to take the place of the existing modem? I read the Dish home networking instructions but am still confused. Is there another guide somewhere or can some one give me step by step instructions? Thanks all.

I'm a long way from an expert at networking but here is a simple question: Will your 6/722 be near the DSL modem? If yes then all you need is a empty ethernet plug on the modem or router. I think both DVs come with an ethernet cable.

Are the two things too far apart to connect with a wire? If yes then you should consider getting a wireless router and one of the ethernet to wifi gadgets mentions.

If neither of these appeals to you the homeplug will get it done too.