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Page 1: ...A Guide to Networking Solid Signal s WHITE PA P E R Revised and updated ...

Page 2: ...der DIRECTV provides tools and parts for connecting its receivers and DVRs but they don t always make it easy to understand what you need to do There are several generations of equipment and several different ways of doing the same thing Add to that there are some parts that have very similar names but do different things This guide will give you an overview of the different ways that DIRECTV rece...

Page 3: ... highlighted and press SELECT You need to be aware that DIRECTV no longer supports Ethernet networking for whole home viewing You can still access on demand content TVApps and IPTV features like Pandora and YouTube but without paying 2 99 for Whole Home service you will not be able to share content between receivers If you want to use your Ethernet network for whole home be aware that it s technic...

Page 4: ...t networking you need a DECA DECA stands for DIRECTV Ethernet Coaxial Adapter What you see is the Generation II DECA but if you have the old style white box DECAs they will work just as well The following receivers will use a DECA to convert the coax network signal to an ethernet one Because these receivers don t have built in coax networking they need an adapter to convert the network part and pu...

Page 5: ...re If you are using Ethernet networking you don t need a DECA Broadband Trying to use both Ethernet and a DECA Broadband will just make all your receivers confused There is a wireless version of the CCK which is used when it s not possible to get ethernet and coax in the same room It supports WPS Wireless Protected Setup which allows for one button setup If your home router isn t designed for WPS ...

Page 6: ...d work to quickly connect these boxes to the internet as long as the DECA Broadband is already in place The only difference between a receiver DECA meant to connect a receiver to a coax network and a DECA Broadband meant to connect the coax network to a router is a power supply If you have older DECAs around you can convert them to DECA Broadbands by adding a power supply DIRECTV does not sell the...

Page 7: ...t the cable and reboot the receiver No other steps should be necessary To use Wi Fi make sure that all other Broadband DECAs are removed receiver DECAs are ok and go through the Connect Now procedure MENU then Arrow down to Settings and Help then press SELECT Make sure Settings is highlighted and press SELECT Arrow down to Network Setup and press SELECT Make sure Connect Now is highlighted and pre...

Page 8: ...You will need the following DIRECTV Band Stop Filter BSFR01 from Solid Signal The following receivers should have a band stop filter in place before you start using coax networking D10 D11 D12 R10 R15 R16 H10 H20 Any non DIRECTV branded receiver Installation is simple Disconnect the satellite cable from the receiver and connect it to the band stop filter Then connect the attached coaxial cable on ...

Page 9: ...and you can confirm the exact model number by checking the sticker inside the access card door You will need the following in addition to the DECAs listed above DIRECTV Band Stop Filter BSFR01 from Solid Signal DIRECTV SWS 2 Satellite 2 Way Wide Band MRV Compatible Splitter 2 2150 MHz Solid Signal Custom Cable Lengths RG6 two short cables if needed Disconnect the coaxial cable from the receiver an...

Page 10: ...ERNET VIDEO AUDIO OUT HDMI SATA PHONE USB 1 2 BAND STOP FILTER DIRECTV CONNECTED HOME ADAPTER DIRECTV CONNECTED HOME ADAPTER If your receiver has two Satellite in ports connect DECA to Satellite In 1 If your receiver has two Ethernet ports connect DECA to Ethernet 1 Connect line from Band Stop Filter to Satellite In 1 Connect DECA to Satellite In 2 Connect DECA to Ethernet 1 Satellite Line Satelli...

Page 11: ...the DECA Broadband Connect the ethernet cable from the DECA Broadband to the router or switch and plug the power supply into a wall outlet If you have no open ports on your splitter you can use the following parts as well Solid Signal Custom Cable Lengths RG6 with two short cables if needed NAS STD 9501M Satellite Off Air Diplexer Power Passing STD 9501 Connect the DECA Broadband to the TV port of...

Page 12: ... DECA Broadband to home internet Line from Dish or multiswitch Use the smallest splitter possible Terminate all unused connections Attach DECA Broadband to TV port on diplexer Some wiring and items have been omitted from this diagram in the interest of clarity Consult other diagrams for satellite wiring NAS 9501 M 5 800 MHz TV 850 2150 MHz SAT DC IN OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT DIRECTV DIRECTV ...

Page 13: ...onnect Now is highlighted and press SELECT All your receivers should now say Congratulations your receiver is now connected to the internet If not check your connections At this point if you are trying to share programs between receivers follow these steps MENU then Arrow down to Settings and Help then press SELECT Make sure Settings is highlighted and press SELECT If Whole Home is on the menu arr...

Page 14: ...e CCK to your receiver s Ethernet 1 port If there is only one port use that 4 Use your remote for the following steps MENU then Arrow down to Settings and Help then press SELECT Make sure Settings is highlighted and press SELECT Arrow down to Network Setup and press SELECT Make sure Connect Now is highlighted and press SELECT Follow the onscreen prompts to set up a Wireless adapter You will need t...

Page 15: ...he CCK to Ethernet 1 and use MENU Settings Help Settings Network Setup Connect Now Disconnect your computer from the internet and connect the network cable to the CCK Point your browser to http 169 254 1 100 8080 User name is admin Password is admin Configure manually using menus Some wiring and items hav been omitted from this diagram in the interest of clarity Consult other diagrams for satellit...

Page 16: ... Satellite Receiver connector on the CCK is capped off OPTION 2 1 If you want to leave it in the same room as your DIRECTV receiver 2 Disconnect the satellite line from the receiver 3 Make sure the CCK is plugged into a power outlet and both the POWER and WLAN lights are green 4 Uncap the Satellite Receiver connector on the CCK 5 Use the short coaxial cable to connect the Satellite Receiver port t...

Page 17: ...SAT RCVR TO LNB RESET WPS PWR SAT RCVR TO LNB RESET WPS SATELLITE IN 1 SWM SATELLITE IN 2 ETHERNET VIDEO AUDIO OUT HDMI SATA PHONE USB 1 2 Connect thin coaxial cable between CCK and receiver Leave cap on port labeled Satellite Receiver To satellite splitter To satellite splitter Some wiring and items hav been omitted from this diagram in the interest of clarity Consult other diagrams for satellite...

Page 18: ...nation of parts including Netgear ProSafe FS105 5 port 10 100Mbps Ethernet Switch or any wired switch 7 ft Enhanced Category 5 Cable Grey or any Cat5e or Cat6 cables or make your own If you want to connect wirelessly go through the same procedure but don t connect the Ethernet cable When you choose Connect Now you will have the option to choose Wireless as your connection method and from there you...

Page 19: ... Kit to the other 2 Connect the Cinema Connection kit to a network switch and connect all other devices to that switch 3 OPTION 2 To be used for HR20 HR21 HR22 HR23 H21 H23 R22 and THR22 TiVo receivers that do require a DECA You ll need a combination of parts including DIRECTV DECA Receiver II Ethernet to Coax Adapter DECA2 DCA2SR0 if you do not already have one at that location Netgear ProSafe FS...

Page 20: ... your devices PROVIDING ETHERNET USING A DECA OPTION 1 For HR24 H24 and H25 as well as Genie DVRs OPTION 2 For HR20 HR21 HR22 HR23 H21 H23 R22 and THR22 TiVo receivers Connected devices to Dish or Switch Note Power adapters are not shown Network Switch Connected devices to Dish or Switch Green label splitter To AC Power Note Power adapters are not shown Network Switch DIRECTV IN OUT OUT DC POWER P...

Page 21: ...nd all lights should be lit An unlit light means something s not connected and a yellow light means a bad connection If it s just one receiver reboot it to see if the problem goes away Try resetting the network settings on problem receivers using MENU Settings Help Settings Network Setup then highlight Restore Defaults then Connect Now If it doesn t work you will get additional information that ma...

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