How To Hook Up Dish Network Cables?

Having a Dish Network satellite TV system installed in your home will enable you to receive hundreds of channels at more than reasonable prices. Even though it may seem that having someone professionally install a Dish system will be much easier, connecting the Dish system is not very complicated if you follow these instructions. Below are some detailed steps on how to hook up Dish Network cables by yourself:

What You Need

Before starting the installation process, make sure you have all the essential components:

• This is the main dish antenna or satellite dish; it will collect the satellite signal. Average household plates are 18-24 inches in width.
• More accessories needed - A proper installation of the satellite dish requires a mounting pole and concrete screws to fix the pole on the wall or on the roof.
• Coaxial cables – Coax cables are used in transmitting data from the dish to the receivers. You will need cables that can reach from the dish to the receiver depending on the distance between the two. RG6 is best.
• F-connectors – These connector pieces stop coax cable ends for connection of parts.
• Satellite dishes - Satellite dishes allow for tuning in to satellite transmissions so you can watch programs on your television. The most well-known alternatives are Hopper and Joey systems.
• Television and accessories – A set of television is mandatory to watch Television programs. You will also require an HDMI cable for the connection of your receiver.

Choosing a Location

The key to getting a strong satellite signal is choosing the right location to mount your Dish:

• Open areas with no or minimal obstruction such as trees and buildings – Physical barriers will reduce the signal strength.
• Orient the Point – facing South, that is to direct the active Dish towards the equator in order to capture signals from Dish orbiting satellites.
• Solid support - Buildings, fences, or poles make good dishes installations.
• Above snow line - In snowy regions, mount the dish high enough so that the snow does not accumulate on the dish and obstruct the signals.
• Ease of access to the location – Select a location that can easily be accessed in cases of dish modification or equipment breakdown.

Installing the Mount

Once you determine the best location, install your mounting pole and concrete anchors according to specifications:

• Make hole deep enough and wide enough
• To make the bottoms of these tanks, pour a layer of gravel to facilitate drainage.
• The position of the pole will be at the center and you will have to hold the plumb.
• Place the concrete around the pole
• Make sure that the concrete has had adequate time to set before proceeding.

Attaching the Satellite Dish

With a sturdy mount secured in place, you can move on to connecting and positioning your satellite dish:

• Install the dish mount arm to the pole as per the instructions provided
• Screw dish onto dish arm mount more securely by using wrenches to tighten it.
• There are usually elevation and azimuth bolts that must be loosened so as to move the dish.
• At first, point in general southern direction

Grounding the System

Grounding your Dish equipment is extremely important for safety in severe weather:

• Get a grounding kit that is compatible with your dish mount
• The clamp ground wire is then secured to the bottom of the pole using the grounding bolt.
• Connect wire to appropriate grounding point as per the guidelines
• Check continuity with the grounding tester

Routing the Cable

Use coaxial cables to connect all of your Dish system components for satellite signal transmission:

• Take a coax cable and screw one end of it to the LNB arm behind the dish using an F connector.
• Cable to the point where cable pierces the exterior wall if the distance to your receiver is short
• In some cases the feed cable through the wall into interior space
• Pull through attic or crawl spaces to satellite receiver location
• Make sure the cable is not tangled or twisted and do not fold it in awkward angles.

Connecting the Receiver

With cables routed to the room your TV is located, connect your Dish receiver:

• Connect the receiver HDMI port using HDMI cable to the TV HDMI input.
• Plug home broadband router into the back of all internet-ready TV’s
• Take the other end of the coax cable and connect it to the satellite input of the receiver.
• Insert the plug of power cord of the plug receiver into the socket.
• Power on the TV and the receiver to activate the installation instructions.

Pointing the Dish

The final step is adjusting the positioning of your dish to orient perfectly towards the satellites:

• Continue to follow signal strength tools in the receiver menu.
• Swing the dish clockwise or anti-clockwise and in an up or down motion
• Gradually vary the adjustments until a signal is obtained
• Recommend to tighten bolts when signal quality at a peak level
• Go through the scanning process to approve channels

And that's it! That’s all you need to do to have a perfect Dish Network and hundreds of channels to watch with the help of DIY Dish Network. It is advisable not to leave out certain procedures since correct setup is important to ensure stability during use. However there are few common rules that should be followed while cabling, which will prevent one to spend money on professionals.

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