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Coaxial cable is a great way to get your home theatre equipment networked, and it’s easy to do. If you
already have a coax line to that room, you can use a cinema connection kit to provide ethernet to any
connected devices.
OPTION 1:
To be used for HR24, H24, H25, and HR34 receivers that do not require a DECA
You’ll need a combination of parts including:
DIRECTV SWS-2 Satellite 2-Way Wide Band MRV Compatible Splitter (2 -2150 MHz) Netgear
ProSafe FS105 5-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (FS105) any wired switch
7 ft Enhanced Category 5 Cable - Grey (or any Cat5e or Cat6 cables (or make your own)
Solid Signal Custom Cable Lengths RG6 with High Quality Solid Signal Connectors
To install:
1. Place a 2-way splitter between your cable line and your devices. Connect the DIRECTV receiver
to one output port, and the Cinema Connection 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 FS105 5-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (FS105) any wired switch
7 ft Enhanced Category 5 Cable - Grey (or any Cat5e or Cat6 cables (or make your own)
Solid Signal Custom Cable Lengths RG6 with High Quality Solid Signal Connectors
To install:
1. If there is a DECA connected to the receiver, disconnect it. Otherwise disconnect the satellite
cable from the receiver.
2. Connect a DECA (if there isn’t one) to the satellite cable and to the receiver. Connect the ethernet
cable to the switch.
3. Connect an ethernet cable from the switch to the receiver and your other connected components.
Here’s a diagram showing how to use a CCK to expand your home networking.
PROVIDING ETHERNET ACCESS TO OTHER ROOMS
Using a DECA Broadband
