Installation Overview - Dish Network Smartbox User Manual

Installation Overview

The following is an overview of the process of assembling, testing and delivering
Subsequent chapters contain detailed step-by-step instructions. Follow the information flow of the chapters to
ensure a successful setup of
• Assemble Power Components — Connect cables, power supplies and power.
• Install Blades — Plan distribution of blades and install.
• Configure Computer Network Settings — Configure computer settings to access
User Interface.
• Login to SMARTBOX
• Enable Satellites — Enable satellites and verify that tuners lock properly.
• Update Software — Download software, connect to network, update software and reboot.
• Authorize SMARTBOX
• Scan for Satellite Services — Scan for satellite services to populate Services page based on visible
orbitals/transponders and authorized programming.
• Set Up Data Port(s) — Specify Content/Control Interface for data ports.
• Set Up CAS Server — Enter address and details for encryption if Verimatrix or Lynk is employed.
• Map Services (Bulk) — Configure services for output (QAM, NTSC, IP Stream) and set up the
Program Guide.
• DISH QAM (Digital Upgrade) — Configure transponders and frequency range.
• Export Configuration File — Store this file, save your mapped services for this configuration.
• Perform Soak Test — Run
ensure all components are working.
• Prepare to Ship — Shut
customer site.
• Install on Customer Site — Connect
refresh satellites, scan for authorized services and set up Welcome Channel(s) and the
Program Guide.
NOTE: To ensure the latest software download, set up and test
the customer site.
SMARTBOX hardware and software.
— Login to the SMARTBOX
— Authorize SMARTBOX
SMARTBOX 24 to 48 hours. Perform a functional test at the end of the soak to
SMARTBOX down, remove the power supplies and ship the unit to the
SMARTBOX
User Interface to begin configuring your system.
with DISH and resolve any authorization problems.
to satellite feeds, power sources and Internet connection;
SMARTBOX just before it is due to be set up on
SMARTBOX to a customer site.
SMARTBOX
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