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Overview
These instructions guide you through connecting compatible DISH Network satellite receivers to a
broadband home network to use the receiver's Internet connectivity for additional features, such as
downloading movies and programs not available over the satellite. See pages 12-13 to learn more about
these features.
Installation Considerations
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To access expanded capabilities and features of the DISH Network receiver, you must have broadband
Internet service, not telephone-based dial-up Internet service. Contact your Internet service provider to
verify if you have broadband Internet.
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The satellite receiver must be connected to the Internet using your existing home network.
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The satellite receiver currently only functions with routers that provide IP addresses using DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). It does not function with a static IP address.
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The satellite receiver does not currently support wireless (802.11a/b/g/n) connections.
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Most Internet Service Providers have a "Fair Access Policy" which sets usage limits on the amount of
data that can be downloaded in a given time period. Contact your Internet service provider to find out
more about their Fair Access Policy.
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Download speed of programs varies depending on the speed of your Internet connection and the usage
by computers or other equipment on the home network.
Quick Installation Instructions
1. Determine if you have broadband Internet service (page 3, steps 1-3).
2. Identify the existing home networking equipment that is already installed, such as routers, gateways, or
Ethernet switches (page 3, steps 1-4).
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.
- To connect the satellite receiver directly using an Ethernet cable, see page 7.
- To connect the satellite receiver using a HomePlug-to-Ethernet adapter, see page 8.
5. Verify the receiver has an IP address and the connection status is Connected Online (page 10, steps
1-3).
6. Verify the receiver can connect using the Internet connection (page 11, steps 4-5).
Figure 1. Example of Connecting the Receiver to the Home Network Using Ethernet Cable
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