Newbie trying to add a Joey

[dhagen]

Want to add a Joey to a nearby outbuilding. The only access I have to the dish wiring is on the antenna itself. What do I need in terms of equipment on the antenna (or next to it, obviously outside) to add a second coax line leading to where the new Joey will be. Again, the only access I have to the signal is on or at the antenna

Thx!!!!

 

[Bobby]

Want to add a Joey to a nearby outbuilding. The only access I have to the dish wiring is on the antenna itself. What do I need in terms of equipment on the antenna (or next to it, obviously outside) to add a second coax line leading to where the new Joey will be. Again, the only access I have to the signal is on or at the antenna

Thx!!!!

Not going to work. You need access to the hub/node (depending on what Hopper you have) or at least to a coax feeding another Joey. Good luck.

 

[Altitudinous]

What do I need in terms of equipment on the antenna (or next to it, obviously outside) to add a second coax line leading to where the new Joey will be.

For several years, I had just a Hopper 3. When the service was installed, they put in a "Hybrid Solo Hub" (looks like a splitter) which has 4 coax ports on it, and is labeled Hybrid Solo Hub, within a few feet of the dish antenna. One cable from the antenna goes to the "ODU" port. One cable from the Hopper goes to the "Host" port. When I purchased a couple of Joeys, I connected coax from them to the two other ports on the Hub which are labeled "Client". In fact, I have a splitter on one of those feeds so that the hub can feed 3 Joeys.
See if you have a Hybrid Solo Hub near your dish antenna and go from there. The coax that feeds your Hopper will go to this hub, not directly to the dish antenna AFAIK.

 

[TheKrell]

Want to add a Joey to a nearby outbuilding.

How "nearby" is that? Can you get WiFi out there? I run one of my Joey's on GigE alone (without MoCA). Dish does offer wireless dongles for their receivers. Perhaps your outbuilding is near enough for that to work.

Note that I have not tried this! Note also that such a configuraton is not supported by Dish.

 

[Altitudinous]

such a configuraton is not supported by Dish.

Since dhagen named his/her own thread "Newbie..." maybe "not supported" is not ideal. I think MoCA "just works".

 

[TheKrell]

Since dhagen named his/her own thread "Newbie..." maybe "not supported" is not ideal. I think MoCA "just works".

Point well taken. On the other hand, it's a PITA to run a coax to an outbuilding properly, while the wireless dongle is a cheap thing to try right away.

 

[Altitudinous]

it's a PITA to run a coax to an outbuilding properly, while

the wireless dongle is a cheap thing to try

Who said the coax had to be run "properly"?

The wireless dongle is an interesting idea.

To dhagen: if running coax, use RG6 (quad shield if possible). If a long run, like over 700 feet, you might consider RG11 cable.

 

[dhagen]

Could I buy another antenna and hook directly to the new Joey?

 

[Bobby]

Could I buy another antenna and hook directly to the new Joey?

No, the Joey is not a standalone receiver. It has to connect to the Hopper to work.

 

[DishSubLA]

You said you have access ONLY to the outside wiring or the wiring at the dish/reflector. As Bobby stated, you need access to the Hub/Node. You might have access to that if it is outside, or if if is under a house/building floor to which you can access. The Joey is a CLIENT, not a "receiver." I am restating what Bobby said to emphasize the point and so you don't think that he is mistaken; Bobby knows what he is talking about. Sorry, but no can do by your described situation and limited access.