SWM-8 Questions

[vp84]

I read through the other SWM threads and am still a little confused. This is what I am planning on doing and would like to get some opinions on if this will work or if there is a better way.
I currently have an R16-300 upstairs and an HR21-100 downstairs. I have 4 lines running from the Slimline LNB to my utility room, where currently 2 lines are connected; 1 line to each receiver. The other 2 lines are connected to nothing.
What I am planning on doing is adding a SWM-8 in the utility room where I will connect the 4 lines from the Slimline LNB, then from the SWM-8 I will connect the 1 wire running to the R16-300 and 1 wire to the HR21-100.

Questions:
1. Will this setup work?
2. Are both of these receivers compatible with the SWM-8
3. Can I use a 8-2ay splitter to allow for future receivers, or do I have to stick with a 2-way splitter?
4. Does it matter where I connect the power inserter, can I just hook it up next to either receiver?
5. Do I need to "terminate" the connections from the SWM-8 I am not using? If so, what is that and where do I get it?

Thanks in advance for your help, I have learned alot from this forum already.

[Alebob911]

Yes to hooking up the SWM-8 to your current 4 lines coming in. I believe that the R16 is SWM but not 100% check the SAT in connections and see if one is labeled FTM or SWM. If so then your good. I'm sure someone can confirm. You can use the 8 way splitter but remember to terminate the unused ports. As far as the power inserter, at any receiver is fine or even next to the SWM8 if you have an outlet.
Hope this helps you.
I read through the other SWM threads and am still a little confused. This is what I am planning on doing and would like to get some opinions on if this will work or if there is a better way.
I currently have an R16-300 upstairs and an HR21-100 downstairs. I have 4 lines running from the Slimline LNB to my utility room, where currently 2 lines are connected; 1 line to each receiver. The other 2 lines are connected to nothing.
What I am planning on doing is adding a SWM-8 in the utility room where I will connect the 4 lines from the Slimline LNB, then from the SWM-8 I will connect the 1 wire running to the R16-300 and 1 wire to the HR21-100.

Questions:
1. Will this setup work?
2. Are both of these receivers compatible with the SWM-8
3. Can I use a 8-2ay splitter to allow for future receivers, or do I have to stick with a 2-way splitter?
4. Does it matter where I connect the power inserter, can I just hook it up next to either receiver?
5. Do I need to "terminate" the connections from the SWM-8 I am not using? If so, what is that and where do I get it?

Thanks in advance for your help, I have learned alot from this forum already.

[vp84]

I checked and tuner 1 says "SWM-2" below it, I assume this means it will work.

[litzdog911]

Yes, the R16 is SWM-compatible. The "SWM-2" means that this SAT INPUT is SWM compatible and uses two SWM channels.

[rudeney]

1. Will this setup work?

Yes.


2. Are both of these receivers compatible with the SWM-8

Yes.

3. Can I use a 8-2ay splitter to allow for future receivers, or do I have to stick with a 2-way splitter?

Yes, but don't worry abut splitting the signal until ou need to, and then it's best to use splitters with exactly the number of ports needed. Since the SWM-8 has two ports, you won't need a splitter to begin with. Remember, any unused SWM ports (either on the SWM-8 or any splitters) must be properly terminated.

4. Does it matter where I connect the power inserter, can I just hook it up next to either receiver?

Yes, you can place it "anywhere" in the system. Just make sure that there's at least 15 feet of cable between its output and the SWM-8, and also be sure that the power output port of the PI (the red port) is wired into the SWM-8 and not to a receiver.

5. Do I need to "terminate" the connections from the SWM-8 I am not using? If so, what is that and where do I get it?

Yes, you need to terminate any unused SWM ports. You do not need to worry about terminating the unused legacy ports on the SWM-8.

[dsw2112]

Does it matter where I connect the power inserter, can I just hook it up next to either receiver?

Just to be clear on this for the OP: The PI has to feed back to either the SWM1 or Legacy three port on the SWM8. It will not work when connected to the SWM2 port.

It was also mentioned previously, but do be careful with the power orientation of the PI as you do not want to feed power to a receiver.

[BattleZone]

And last, make sure your cables are all connected before plugging in the power inserter; it's easy to short things out, and possibly damage the equipment, if you don't.

[vp84]

Thanks for all the responses, my swm will should be here the end of this week, i will post how i goes and if I run into any issues I did not think of.

[bixler]

I hooked up my own SWM-8 a few months ago and used one of these diagrams that matched my set-up. Very helpful.

http://www.swm8.com/swm-wiring-examples.php

[vp84]

So if I am understanding this correctly, I do not need a splitter to hook up both DVRs, is that correct? I can hook both receivers up directly off the SWM?

[mobandit]

So if I am understanding this correctly, I do not need a splitter to hook up both DVRs, is that correct? I can hook both receivers up directly off the SWM?

Correct. I use both of the SWM ports on my SWM-8 to feed a single DVR. No splitters needed. Connect one of them to SWM Port-1, connect the other to SWM Port 2.

[dsw2112]

Correct. I use both of the SWM ports on my SWM-8 to feed a single DVR. No splitters needed. Connect one of them to SWM Port-1, connect the other to SWM Port 2.

I think mobandit "meant" that he uses the SWM1 and SWM2 ports to feed 2 DVR's (1 DVR on each port.) Just remember if you choose to place the PI "behind" a DVR that coax line will need to go to the SWM1 port. If the PI is being placed at the SWM8 then it can be attached to either the SWM1 or Legacy 3 port.

[vp84]

I received my SWM components today and have another question before I attempt this setup. Are the terminators included with the SWM, there is something screwed on the end of each output, which I am assuming is the terminators, is this correct? Also, the SWM2 output has something screwed on the end with a chain attached to it, what is the pupose of this and is there anything special I should know about it?:confused:

Thanks for all the replys.

[carl6]

The "thing" screwed onto SWM output 2 with the chain on it is a terminator. The other connectors probably just have dust covers on them (not terminators). A terminator will have a center conductor, just like a connector at the end of a coax cable.

[vp84]

I just finished hooking everything up and rebooting the receivers. Everthing works perfect!, :hurah: Thanks for all the help, it made this very easy to do.

[vp84]

One more question, I noticed that the SWM-8 runs fairly hot. It is not so hot you cant touch it but it's definately more than just warm, is this normal?

[LameLefty]

One more question, I noticed that the SWM-8 runs fairly hot. It is not so hot you cant touch it but it's definately more than just warm, is this normal?

Yep. It actually remodulates up to eight different satellite streams so there's a good bit of RF energy being moved around in there. :)