So if you wish to link two receivers to the same Dish Network satellite dish so that you can watch different programs on separate TVs then you will need a Dish Network splitter. Signal splitting helps in routing the signal from a single satellite dish to two different satellite receivers. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to properly split the Dish Network signal:
What You Need
- Dish Network satellite dish is the best satellite dish that is available in the market today.
- 2 Dish Network receivers
- Installation of hardware and cables for dishes
- Coupler 2-way dish network splitter
- 2 more coaxial cables (RG-6)
The first step therefore is to install the satellite dish.
If you are not currently using the Dish Network satellite dish you will have to set up the dish and properly orient it towards the satellites. Install the mounting hardware and pole of the Dish Network dishes to ensure that they have a firm hold on your home. If possible, use the coaxial cable that existed previously from the LNB arm of the satellite dish to where the main Dish receiver is usually placed. This may be within a house to be in touch with the main TV room tuner.
Step 2 - Establish Linkage to the Primary Receiver
Run the cable from the LNB of the satellite dish and link it to the “Satellite In” port of the back of the primary Dish Network receiver. If you already have one receiver connected, ensure that it is well connected and receiving the Dish signal before splitting it. This will be your main Dish receiver, although it will not be solely utilized for that purpose.
Step 3 – The final step involves installing the 2-way splitter.
You will need a 2-way Dish Network splitter that can be bought at your local electronics store or ordered online. The cable that goes from your satellite dish needs to be connected to the ‘Satellite In’ port of the splitter. Next, you need to run new RG-6 coaxial cables and join the two “Satellite Out” sockets of the splitter to your Dish Network receivers.
Ensure you acquire the best quality RG-6 coax cable and “F-Type” compression connectors. It is preferable that both cables coming from the splitter should be of equal length and should not exceed 100 feet in length.
Step 4 – In the process of connecting the second receiver, make sure to perform the following tasks:
Connect one of the new RG-6 coax cables to the second port of the 2-way splitter for connecting the Dish’s second receiver. Plug this cable into the “Satellite In” socket on the rear part of the Dish receiver. Satellite cables and receiver should now be connected to the 2-way dish splitter using two equal cable lengths.
Step 5 - Configure The Receivers
Switch on both the Dish Network receivers. It is also advisable to scan for the satellite signal on the second receiver once connected to the splitter. Afterward, launch the Dish software, and the initial setup will be to download programming information.
Once this setup process is over, the two receivers connected to the 2-way splitter will be able to select different channels and also decrypt signals from the same satellite dish. In the present setup, the control of different channel views is made individual per TV room by having its receiver and remote
Tips
- Choose RG-6 coaxial cable and special compression connectors that are used for satellite TV.
- Cables should be less than 100 feet long if possible to avoid high attenuation.
- The splitter should be rated For satellite frequencies (2150MHz).
- Dish alignment is crucial – both receivers should have the signal at its highest strength for optimal performance.
- A 4-way splitter can be used to connect up to four receivers to a single satellite dish.
It is a simple process of distributing the compressed Dish Network satellite signal to two different TVs without the necessity of two dishes. The only thing that you need to make sure of is that you are using a compatible 2-way or higher splitter, good quality cables, and fine-tune your dish. However, with the right configuration, one can have independent dish facilities in different rooms with multiple receivers.
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