How To Connect - Shaw Direct Satellite TV User Manual

internet. If you've got a wireless network, or more than two computers which connect
to the internet in your house, chances are you have a home router. Your router may be
a separate device which plugs into your internet modem, or it may be integrated into
your modem. Either way, you must have at least one free Ethernet port to connect to
your satellite receiver.
• A connection between your router and receiver:
you need is a connection between your satellite receiver and home router. If your
router is near your satellite receiver, this is as simple as taking an Ethernet cable and
plugging one end into the router, and the other end into the satellite receiver. An
Ethernet Cable is also known as a "Network cable", "Cat5e cable" or "Cat6 cable". If
you don't already have one lying around, you can purchase a cable from your favourite
local electronics retailer or a variety of stores online.
9C. How to Connect
If you've reviewed 2A. Minimum Requirements to access Shaw Direct On Demand, this section will
provide details on the different ways to connect your satellite receiver to your home network. Don't
worry – it's easy!
Method 1 – Wired Ethernet Connection
If your home router is located close to your Shaw Direct satellite receiver, this is the simplest and most
reliable way to access Shaw Direct On Demand.
1. Find or purchase an Ethernet Cable of an appropriate length.
2. Plug one end of the Ethernet Cable into a free port on your home router.
3. Plug the other end of the Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet port on the back of your satellite
receiver. This port looks like an oversized phone connection, as pictured at right.
This connection is illustrated in the following diagram:
If items 1, 2, and 3 check out, now all
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