DPP33 Setup

**prt328** · 11-09-2009 05:59 PM

I have what appears to be older single LNB's each attached to 6' and 4' dish. The 6' dish is pointed at 129 and the 4' at 119. I am updating my equipment to include a pair of VIP211k's and a VIP612 DVR. I have 1 wire running up to the antenna "farm" to each receiver. I also have available a DPP33 switch which I was told would allow me to connect the 2 sat's to 3 receivers. I was also told the I could watch one channel on the DVR and record another using the same wire I have a DPP seperator to connect the wire to the 2 inputs on the 612

I saw somewhere on this site which LNB's were supported on the DPP33 but have since been unable to locate it. Any recommendations on what kind of LNB's I need to support this setip would be great! A validation that I am on the right path would be helpful also. TIA.

**aklarvanto** · 11-09-2009 06:07 PM

Make sure your wiring is RG-6.

LNBFs
The DPP33 Switch can be used only with:
DISH Pro LNBFs
DISH Network Bandstacked FSS and DBS LNBFs.

The DPP33 Switch will not work with
DISH Pro Plus LNBFs
DPP Twin
DPP 1000.2
Non-DISH Pro (Legacy) LNBFs.

**prt328** · 11-09-2009 07:56 PM

Thanks, no wonder a guy is confused! You can't use a DPro Plus LNBF on a switch thats marked DPro Plus! So now all I have to locate is a single DishPro LNBF for each dish and I should be good to go!
Thanks

**rglore** · 11-09-2009 08:42 PM

LNBs marked DPP (DishPro Plus) have an internal switch that supports any receiver with a single cable. DPP LNBs should not be connected to an external switch as the total current draw is too much for the receiver.

**aklarvanto** · 11-09-2009 10:17 PM

Single or dual, does not matter. Look on flebay, you may find them $5-$10 ea.

**breaker1nine** · 11-09-2009 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by aklarvanto

Make sure your wiring is RG-6.

LNBFs
The DPP33 Switch can be used only with:
DISH Pro LNBFs
DISH Network Bandstacked FSS and DBS LNBFs.

The DPP33 Switch will not work with
DISH Pro Plus LNBFs
DPP Twin
DPP 1000.2
Non-DISH Pro (Legacy) LNBFs.

Actually you can use DP+ lnbs with the DP+33 and 44 switches if your in a pinch. It will only work if you put port 1 on the lnb to port 1 on the switch and port 2 on the lnb to port 2 on the switch and so on. It works for the DP+ twin and 1000.2 lnb. FYI - I have heard rumors that this could shorten the life of the switch or lnb.

**prt328** · 11-10-2009 09:52 AM

Okay, going to replace the generic LNB's with DishPro. When I run check switch during setup what dish type should I use? I have a generic 4' and 6' dish locked on to 119 and 129 respectively.

**magnum2066** · 11-12-2009 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by breaker1nine

Actually you can use DP+ lnbs with the DP+33 and 44 switches if your in a pinch. It will only work if you put port 1 on the lnb to port 1 on the switch and port 2 on the lnb to port 2 on the switch and so on. It works for the DP+ twin and 1000.2 lnb. FYI - I have heard rumors that this could shorten the life of the switch or lnb.

The switches fight with each other, reschedule if you don't have the right equipment.

**dbajaer** · 11-15-2009 04:10 PM

You do not need to select a 'dish' on the point dish page, just do a switch test and the receiver will sort it all out...you should be good to go then,..