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The next step is to start building the coax network. If you are already on a SWM system, you are
already 90% there. Check the back of your DVRs. If you have only one line into every DVR, you are
already on a SWM system. You can also check by pressing the {DASH} button on your remote while
watching TV. If it says “SWiM Connected” then... you are.
The current generation receivers and DVRs are built for coax networking. If your receiver or DVR
has a flat front panel with no raised buttons, or if you have the H25 receiver (the little tiny one) then
you do not need an additional adapter. However, older receivers and DVRs do need a DECA -- a
DIRECTV Ethernet Coaxial Adapter -- to use coax networking. This adapter splits out the network
information and puts it on an ethernet cable that connects to your receiver or DVR.
The following DIRECTV boxes need a DECA for coax networking:
Unfortunately, the HR20-100 requires extra steps to add a DECA. The HR20-100 was never
designed to provide enough voltage to power a DECA, so you have to use a few more steps. The
HR20-100 is silver 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 and connect it to the splitter. Then, connect one line
from the splitter to the band stop filter, and then to the receiver’s “Satellite In 1” port. Connect the other
line from the splitter to the DECA, and then to the receiver’s “Satellite in 2”
and “Ethernet 1” ports.
The following diagram shows the proper installation of a DECA on receivers that require one.
HR20-100: A SPECIAL CASE
• HR20/21/22/23
• H21/23
• R22
• THR22 (TiVo)
You will need the following (one for every receiver that requires it)
DIRECTV DECA II Ethernet to Coax Adapter DECA (DCA2SR0) from Solid Signal)
You can use the older-style white-box DECAs if you have them.
With all these receivers (except the HR20-100) connection is very easy. Disconnect the satellite line
from the back of the receiver. Connect it to the DECA, then connect the DECA to both the Satellite in
1 and Ethernet 1 ports. (if you only have one satellite in port and one ethernet port, connect to those.)
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