on SWM 3LNB, need D* splitter for only one TV?

[akgarrett62]

hey do i need any splitter if i am just running the one cable from a SWM 3LNB dish to my cable box and just to one TV? if i need splitter, which input and output do i use for the cable from the dish to the cable box, and then the coax from the cable box to the tv ?

...and does just the single cable "attach" to the receiver with the SWM Technology even when running dual tuners?



how can i check to make sure locally whether the SWM is "available" to me?

 

[Bob Nielsen]

You don't need a splitter, just the Power Inserter. Run cable from the dish output the the PI and another from the PI to the receiver (not to a cable box). With dual tuners only a single cable is required.

 

[Steven210]

I have a question too, I used to have my wireless intenet and cable run through one outlet with a diplexer, when D* was being installed I was informed that I could not have the diplexer running through to the HR-22 reciever. I had to move my router upstairs but my problem is that I would hardwire my X-box to the router to connect online and I'd rather have it downstairs. Is there anyway around that little dilemma, also I live in Gov't housing and theyt only have 1 outlet downstairs and I can't drill.

Thanks for your help,
Happy Thanksgiving
(Go Cowboys)

 

[akgarrett62]

You don't need a splitter, just the Power Inserter. Run cable from the dish output the the PI and another from the PI to the receiver (not to a cable box). With dual tuners only a single cable is required.

can someone just confirm this for me? ...only running to one HDTV.

 

[jcrandall]

I have a question too, I used to have my wireless intenet and cable run through one outlet with a diplexer, when D* was being installed I was informed that I could not have the diplexer running through to the HR-22 reciever. I had to move my router upstairs but my problem is that I would hardwire my X-box to the router to connect online and I'd rather have it downstairs. Is there anyway around that little dilemma, also I live in Gov't housing and theyt only have 1 outlet downstairs and I can't drill.

Thanks for your help,
Happy Thanksgiving
(Go Cowboys)

From what I got from your post, you would struggle diplexing directv and cable internet (i think that's what you mean)

Best to just get a wireless adapter for your xbox.

 

[jcrandall]

can someone just confirm this for me? ...only running to one HDTV.

Yes, it will be fine with one wire, no splitter, just remember to put the power inserter in there.

This is for SWM equipment only, so double check.

 

[akgarrett62]

Yes, it will be fine with one wire, no splitter, just remember to put the power inserter in there.

This is for SWM equipment only, so double check.

perfect.

D* allows use of all SWM dishes correct?...no matter where you live?

 

[akgarrett62]

one more quick one pls...so with being able to bypass the cable box, where does the grounding of the cable happen?

 

[MikeinBaja]

one more quick one pls...so with being able to bypass the cable box, where does the grounding of the cable happen?

Base of the dish mount should have a grounding screw. Attach grounding wire to the screw then run it to suitable ground.