No.tenn_ said:I would like to get MRV & VOD services activated. I have one each: HR22/100, HR23/700 & two HR 23/600 boxes installed and working, they are connected to a SWM.
Am I understanding that if I can get one ethernet cable hooked up between any one of the DirecTV boxes and my AT&T wireless PC wi-fi router that is all I need for the networking connection for MRV & VOD? Then I will need one DECA device on each DirecTV box, correct?
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Cost wise is it better for me to buy the hardware and install it or just have the install done by DirecT? How much will they charge me for the MRV & VOD install?Drucifer said:No.
You got two choices. Running Ethernet to each receiver or going DECA. You'll need a DECA for each receiver and a DECA plus a Power Insert (AKA Cinema [Internet] Connection Kit - CCK) for your router.
So it looks like the best way to go is to have MRV & VOD installed by DirecTV.Drucifer said:You play CSR roulette. It can go from $49 to $199 for Whole-Home w/On Demand.
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If Directv wants a lot of money you could buy on ebay and install yourself for about $70:tenn_ said:So it looks like the best way to go is to have MRV & VOD installed by DirecTV.
Skiman,Skiman said:Am I understanding that if I can get one ethernet cable hooked up between any one of the DirecTV boxes and my AT&T wireless PC wi-fi router that is all I need for the networking connection for MRV & VOD? Then I will need one DECA device on each DirecTV box, correct? That is correct.
Do I need any additional hardware for VOD/MRV service or otherwise? Just the Broadband or Wireless Deca, as illustrated. However: the BB Deca is not white (what's shown is a receiver Deca being used as a BB Deca) The BB Decas are black and small - they look like a mini router and measure 3"x4"x1"
Will there be any conflict between my PC network and the DirecTV network after this install, such as slowing down my 3mbps internet connection? Only if you try downloading HD VOD. Bonus: you'll have Media Share capabilities, which will allow you to show certain types of media files stored on your computer's hard drive on your TV
Should I get the hardware/kits I need from DirecTV and install them myself or should I let DirecTV install the hardware? I have technician skills. You could probably do it yourself with little effort, but better to have a tech since they can trouble-shoot any potential problems faster.
Is there any cost benefit to buying the hardware eleswhere and installing it myself? As noted previously, it all depends on the CSR.
Am I overlooking anything else as part of this project? Don't forget the Whole-Home DVR cost of $3/mo and it needs to be added and active on your account.
This doesn't sound like it will do what you want. This location would be a good place for the BB DECA/CCK, and use another DECA for the receiver.tenn_ said:Couple of clarifications please:
I can easily connect a Cat 6 cable between one of my DirecTV receiver boxes and my existing wi-fi router but runnning an ethernet cable between my router and SWM location will be difficult. So if I understand you correctly, running the MRV connection Cat 6 cable between my router and one of my receivers will be fine, correct?
SD will download fairly well, and you can download HD, but you'll need to wait longer before you can start watching the program. With 3 Mb/s, a 1 hour show could take 3 hours to download, so selecting these to download overnight and viewed the next day may be the best.I would like to get HD video from the VOD service but I'm limited to a 3 mbps AT&T internet connection with no options for a faster connection because of where I live. Are you saying I will not be able to get DirecTv HD VOD because of my connection speed?
Look back at the layout image I posted earlier.tenn_ said:Is one Cat 6 cable connected between one of my receivers or SWM and existing router all I need?
Thank you.
So the only acceptable way to connect the system to the router is with a cable from the router direct to the SWM, correct? If this is so I may have to go with a wireless connection because of the difficulty in getting a physical network cable installed. The SWM is installed in an attic crawl space.veryoldschool said:Look back at the layout image I posted earlier.
The connection to your router has to be separate from a receiver.
Direct to a coax, but it doesn't have to go to "the SWiM".tenn_ said:So the only acceptable way to connect the system to the router is with a cable from the router direct to the SWM, correct? If this is so I may have to go with a wireless connection because of the difficulty in getting a physical network cable installed. The SWM is installled in an attic crawl space.
Thank you.
These do vary, but for the internet connection, it isn't as important as it is for streaming programs with MRV.tenn_ said:Does a wireless connection perform as good as a wired connection?
Thank you.
What I would do is near one of your receivers and after the receiver DECA install a 2 way green label splitter and install a BB DECA module to one leg of the splitter. Then run the Ethernet cable between your router and the BB DECA. That way you have all hard wired network to your receivers DECA cloud.tenn_ said:So the only acceptable way to connect the system to the router is with a cable from the router direct to the SWM, correct? If this is so I may have to go with a wireless connection because of the difficulty in getting a physical network cable installed. The SWM is installed in an attic crawl space.
Does a wireless connection perform as good as a wired connection?
Thank you.
I already have an open Ethernet cable home run available between one of my receivers and my router so if I understand you correctly I'm good to go, correct?Ronomy said:What I would do is near one of your receivers and after the receiver DECA install a 2 way green label splitter and install a BB DECA module to one leg of the splitter. Then run the Ethernet cable between your router and the BB DECA. That way you have all hard wired network to your receivers DECA cloud.
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