DECA install and internet connection

I called up about doing a whole upgrade thing (HD service, new dish, new receiver) in order to take advantage of MRV. Even though I didn't do it, I was impressed with the CSR. She asked me specifically if I use DirecTV on Demand, which I said I don't really use it often. She said doesn't matter, that as long as I use it at all she would specify that I need the Internet Connection Kit along with the DECA upgrade. In my case, it looks like the CSR was well informed.

- Merg

 

I voted on choice 3:

"CSR didn't ask me if I wanted the internet connection kit when I ordered and tech wouldn't install it"

For me it was more like: "CSR didn't ask me if I wanted the internet connection kit when I ordered and tech did not have the hardware on his truck"

 

For me, the CSR asked if I wanted Directv on Demand. I had to think about it before I said yes.

 

When I called to find out I didn't want to pay that much for mine, they mentioned it wasn't included normally and they would add it for free, kinda like they did me a favor by adding it free

 

One of the first things they asked. My installer wasn't really sure how to do it, but info I had gained here helped me guide them and fix it after they left....

 

I voted for #2

"CSR didn't ask me if I wanted the internet connection kit when I ordered but tech installed it anyway."

A retention CSR who setup my MRV installation never asked about the internet connection kit nor am I sure he was even aware of it.

The first install technician to arrive wasn't aware of the option or how to hook it up. However his service van was well stocked on the DECA parts to do it and he thankfully showed no resistance to installing it.

Though I had to instruct him how to do it along with the help of illustrations posted here on DBStalk.

 

I called to order Whole Home. ICK was included in the order. Installer installed it.

 

I voted 3, but that's not 100% accurate (poll needs more options). I ordered on the first day, and was the tech's first DECA install. He tried to install the internet, but didn't know how to do it (and wouldn't listen to me). It took a return visit by another tech (who finally did lsiten to me) to get it done.

 

I called to order new recievers and CSR didn't ask me if I wanted the internet connection kit or if I wanted to have Whole Home install done.
All I saw on the order was 3 DVR's installed.
Called back, cancelled and re-ordered and now it shows the ICK but still no mention of whole Home DVR install.

I keep telling them I want all the connectivity D* has to offer but it seems for each thing I have to call back.
I hope they are clever enough to figure this out on installation day as now I'm supposed to get the ICK and I'm already paying the MRV Fee and have 2 'unsupported' DVR's currently hooked up.

 

Same for me. I just assumed it would be taken care in the first install appointment. The installer didn't think the broadband deca was out yet and then when we realized we could just use the receiver deca with a power inserter, he didn't have one. This was the rationale for him leaving before starting anything else. He didn't want to leave an "open job".

 

there should be a 4th option: csr asked me if i wanted internet connection i said yes, tech didnt hook it up.

 

A couple of weeks ago, I had the whole home connected service installed which is working fine. However, when I ordered it, I also ordered the internet connection kit as well. When the tech came, he said I just have to plug the ethernet cable into the ethernet port on the back of the receiver.

Subsequently, I was told otherwise on this board and communicated this with Directv when they followed up on the installation. They agreed that the tech was wrong and said that the tech would be calling back, which never happened.

So, today I called D* asking for "Protection Plan" and the CSR said I need to plug the cable into the receiver or get a wireless adaptor. When I said that I was told that there should be A DECA and power inserter (is that the right term?) and he said that isn't so. I asked to speak with someone else and he said he was the one who ordered the equiptment.

Everything I have read on this board, including earlier replies to a previous message of mine indicate that the person I spoke to today is mistaken.

 

You're right. Call back and ask for equipment orders. They might have more of a clue.

 

Originally Posted by Garry
A couple of weeks ago, I had the whole home connected service installed which is working fine. However, when I ordered it, I also ordered the internet connection kit as well. When the tech came, he said I just have to plug the ethernet cable into the ethernet port on the back of the receiver.

Subsequently, I was told otherwise on this board and communicated this with Directv when they followed up on the installation. They agreed that the tech was wrong and said that the tech would be calling back, which never happened.

So, today I called D* asking for "Protection Plan" and the CSR said I need to plug the cable into the receiver or get a wireless adaptor. When I said that I was told that there should be A DECA and power inserter (is that the right term?) and he said that isn't so. I asked to speak with someone else and he said he was the one who ordered the equiptment.

Everything I have read on this board, including earlier replies to a previous message of mine indicate that the person I spoke to today is mistaken.

On the line now. I got the same answer again, asked for a supervisor, been on hold for about 5 minutes. Frustrating, especially since it seems they should have the right info.

 

I finally got a supervisor and started out by asking what's the proper way to connect to the internet with Whole Home. Unlike the others, he had it right.
Then said it would cost $80 but he finally realized that I had it included when I ordered it originally. He said he would email the tech company. Then was left on hold(At least I got the impression I was on hold.) I will see if I get a response. If not, I will send the email.

 

Well, I specifically called to get the Whole-Home setup and DECA, so the question was moot.

The CSR offered the free upgrade of my HR20-100 (I got an HR21-100), and let me upgrade a legacy (Hughes) receiver to a DVR for $99. (I was hoping for an HR24, but got an HR22-100. Such is life.)

The installer, who came with an assistant, was very knowledgeable. On the appointed day, he showed up on time, but didn't have requisite SWM-16, although I specifically mentioned that to the CSR. The upgrade gives me a total of 13 tuners, more than my existing SWM-8 can handle.

The installer said that this happened often. On new installs, he knows exactly what to bring; but on upgrades, he has to see the existing set-up.

I wasn't very surprised that he didn't have the SWM-16 with him so I wasn't upset by the delay. He said he would have the switch the next morning, but I pushed the revisit back a few days to fit my schedule.

On his second appearance, everything went smoothly. He hooked up the two new boxes, installed all the DECA dongles, connected DECA to my wireless router (which is nowhere near the SWM-16, but in the same room as one of the DVRs), and had his assistant repeak the dish because one of the birds was only in the 85-90 range. The only thing he didn't do was split a phone line to the one box that didn't have it connected, but if I had remembered to ask for that, I'm sure he would have. He even knew the code to push the current software to the new boxes. (I've had to show that shortcut to some other installers.)