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jeffloby
09-16-07, 12:27 PM
I currently am using all 8 outputs on my WB68 multiswitch. I have the slimline dish. What are my options to add more outputs to my system. Thanks
sbl
09-16-07, 12:44 PM
You can cascade another WB68 (giving you 12) or get a WB816.
jeffloby
09-16-07, 03:28 PM
You can cascade another WB68 (giving you 12) or get a WB816.

I didn't think you could cascade a WB68. Is this correct?
sbl
09-16-07, 03:43 PM
Yes, the WB68 is cascadeable - at least two of them. I wouldn't try more.
jeffloby
09-16-07, 06:07 PM
Yes, the WB68 is cascadeable - at least two of them. I wouldn't try more.

How would I run the lines. Would I get 12 outputs?
sbl
09-16-07, 06:09 PM
Four in to the first WB68. Four of the outs from the first to the ins of the second. That leaves you 4 free on the first and 8 on the second for a total of 12.
Tom Robertson
09-16-07, 06:12 PM
The other approach is to use power passing splitters between the dish and the two switches. The trick is to be certain you have both port #1 from the swtiches go to the same splitter, port #2 together, etc. That is how my switches are arranged.

BTW, DIRECTV "did" the install for free on the switches (I did the work, they brought the equipment). :)

Cheers,
Tom
Michael D'Angelo
09-16-07, 06:15 PM
I agree with Tom. I would do a parallel setup. That is how I had mine before I get a SWM. Now I have a SWM and WB68 in a parallel setup. I had no problems at all.

I would not do a cascaded setup since they are not powered.
Laddy
09-16-07, 06:23 PM
The other approach is to use power passing splitters between the dish and the two switches. The trick is to be certain you have both port #1 from the swtiches go to the same splitter, port #2 together, etc. That is how my switches are arranged.

BTW, DIRECTV "did" the install for free on the switches (I did the work, they brought the equipment). :)

Cheers,
Tom
Tom

By using the power pass method you explained, does that give you 16 outputs or 12?
Michael D'Angelo
09-16-07, 06:29 PM
Tom

By using the power pass method you explained, does that give you 16 outputs or 12?

That will give you 16.

Take a look at the link in my signature. It will help show you the setup.
WRTBill
09-16-07, 06:30 PM
I just installed a zinwell wb616 with 16 ports which sells for about $140 on the internet.
dothdewman
09-16-07, 07:28 PM
dont cascade them they will end up burning up, slit the inputs