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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Home Network Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview......................2 Installation Considerations................2 Quick Installation Instructions ..............2 Identifying and Creating the Home Network and Available Ethernet Port 3 Determining if There is Broadband Internet Service ......3 Identifying the Home Network and Receiver Connection Method ..3 Installation and Setup ..................5 Adding an Ethernet Switch ..............5...
  • Page 3: Overview

    3. If it is necessary to install an Ethernet switch to create an available Ethernet port, install it now (page 5, steps 1-5). 4. Connect the satellite receiver to the home network using the appropriate steps for the connection method.
  • Page 4: Identifying And Creating The Home Network And Available Ethernet Port

    Yes. Go to the next step. • No or I don’t know. To use these features, you must have an existing home network. Contact a local consumer electronics store or home network installer to install a home network. Figure 2. Example Images of a Gateway and Router...
  • Page 5 Is there an available THERNET Router or port on the router or Gateway gateway? • Yes. Go to Connecting the Satellite Receiver to an Available Ethernet Port on Ethernet page 7. Port • No. Go to step 3. Figure 3. Identifying Available Ethernet Port Is there an Ethernet switch (or hub) Ethernet Switch connected to one of the...
  • Page 6: Installation And Setup

    Installation and Setup Use these instructions to add an Ethernet switch to the home network to create additional Ethernet ports, to connect the satellite receiver to the home network, and to setup the receiver once it is connected to the home network.
  • Page 7 Verify that the personal computer and any other equipment connected to the Internet connection continues to function properly after it has been connected to the Ethernet switch. Connect the DISH Network satellite receiver using the steps in Connecting the Satellite Receiver to an Available Ethernet Port on page 7.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Satellite Receiver To An Available Ethernet Port

    Cat-5 cable and jacks that are wired to support phone systems, not Ethernet. Refer to your local consumer electronics store or home network installer for more details. Using a HomePlug-to- Ethernet adapter will likely result in an easier installation.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Satellite Receiver Using A Homeplug-To-Ethernet Adapter

    Refer to Diagrams 5 and 6 and the instructions below to connect the satellite receiver to the router, gateway, or Ethernet switch using a HomePlug-to-Ethernet Adapter. Diagram 5. Overview of Home Network with Receiver Connected by HomePlug-to-Ethernet Adapter Ethernet Port...
  • Page 10 One HomePlug-to-Ethernet adapter must be obtained for use at the location of the router, gateway, or Ethernet switch. One adapter supports up to 15 receivers. The ViP-series of DISH Network receivers include HomePlug 1.0 support. HomePlug Turbo adapters can also be used.
  • Page 11: Setting Up The Receiver

    Setting up the Receiver Once the receiver has been connected to the home network, use these steps to set up and verify the receiver’s Internet connection. Using the DISH Network remote control for the receiver that is connected to the home network,...
  • Page 12 Verify the receiver can successfully connect to DISH Network by pressing MENU on the remote control, selecting , then . Select to test the Internet System Setup Diagnostics Connection connection. The Connection option also tests the phone line, if connected. The results should...
  • Page 13: Using Dishonline

    DishONLINE allows you to download movies and other programs to the ViP622 DVR and ViP722 DVR satellite receiver using your broadband Internet connection. Access DishONLINE by pressing the DVR button on the DISH Network remote control. In the DISH On Demand menu, select the option.
  • Page 14: Download List

    Download List New Releases and DISH Theater New Releases and DISH Theater list programs that are available for download. The New Releases menu contains just programs that have recently been added to the service. DISH Theater contains all content available for download.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    If another receiver is connected to the home network, check to see if its connection Connected, or status is Not Connected. Error 789 is If a computer is connected to the home network, check to see if the computer is able received when to access an external website (for example, www.dishnetwork.com). DISH Theater or 2.
  • Page 16 1. Verify the Ethernet cable is connected between the satellite receiver and the router/switch. the Network Setup 2. Go to the Network Setup screen on the satellite receiver by pressing on the DISH MENU screen shows all Network remote control, selecting...
  • Page 17 2. If your receiver has satellite signal but you are still unable to download movies, refer to the troubleshooting steps Connection status on Network Setup screen is Not Connected, or Error 789 is received when DISH Theater or New Releases is selected on page 14. The DISH...
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