Dumb ?: Why doesn't Dish build wifi into receivers?

[TomD]

I recently added another 622 receiver, and added a wifi access point to be able to have internet connectivity. I know that the 622 has Homeplug built in (as do some other boxes) but wouldn't it make more sense (and maybe be cheaper) to build in wifi instead?

Is there anything that would prevent them from doing this? I'm sure there are more homes that have a preexisting wifi set up than have a preexisting Homeplug set up.

Am I totally missing something?

 

[ryotgz]

I think the 922 is supposed to have built-in WiFi

 

[Dah-Henny]

If Wii can do it, surely E* could as well. That WOULD be a nice feature.

 

[Symbol]

well the wireless chipset is a bit more when it comes to $$$
I opened up my dell inspiron mini netbook the other day and found its wifi card to be very small(half the size of a business card)

the 922 needs to have wifi built into it since somehow it connects to a wifi monitor

it would be great if for current receivers dish would provide wireless receivers that connect to the back of the receiver via ethernet and every other receiver to have wifi from the get go.

 

[Zero327]

Yeah... but then Nintendo will sue DISH because receivers have video games on them and with wi-fi DISH might put Nintendo out of business.

 

[bookworm370]

Or just add one of these:

Linksys by Cisco Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter WGA600N

Plug it into your eithernet port on the 622 or 722 and it will bridge to your wireless network.

 

[MLBurks]

Or just add one of these:

Linksys by Cisco Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter WGA600N

Plug it into your eithernet port on the 622 or 722 and it will bridge to your wireless network.

Excellent! I'm switching from DriecTV to DISH and I already have one of those.

 

[Lord_Vader]

Yeah... but then Nintendo will sue DISH because receivers have video games on them and with wi-fi DISH might put Nintendo out of business.

Lol. :-D

 

[Lord_Vader]

Or just add one of these:

Linksys by Cisco Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter WGA600N

Plug it into your eithernet port on the 622 or 722 and it will bridge to your wireless network.

"Its Dual-band capability gives the adapter the flexibility to connect via the 2.4 GHz or the 5 GHz frequency, avoiding interference or crowding. Dynamic switching automatically changes radio bands and channels to help ensure you’re always playing with the best speed available."

This is actually an excellent feature. I don't know how many friends of mine have 'wireless issues' that are actually a conflict between their 2.4 Ghz phone and the 2.4 Ghz router. I point them to a 5 Ghz phone and it amazingly fixes their issue. lol :-D

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

The reason its not built in is because they dont want to support people who can't figure out their wireless networks in their house.

I have seen wireless adapters made for Echostar and they have never been released due to this reason.

 

[jtrippe]

Or just add one of these:

Linksys by Cisco Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter WGA600N

Plug it into your eithernet port on the 622 or 722 and it will bridge to your wireless network.

If I used a bridge could I watch Netflix or MLB.TV through my 622?

 

[harveystern]

Wouldnt the sling link apaptor home plug fix this Harvey

 

[rrmills]

The reason its not built in is because they dont want to support people who can't figure out their wireless networks in their house.

I have seen wireless adapters made for Echostar and they have never been released due to this reason.

This++. You can't underestimate the technical competency of the average American.

 

[Jim S.]

The reason its not built in is because they dont want to support people who can't figure out their wireless networks in their house.

That makes very little sense. They build in Ethernet ports, so if the user has a properly functioning router (which it is NOT Dish's responsibility to support) connecting via wireless would be no different than connecting via Ethernet. It would actually be LESS work than configuring a bridge, as the prospective wireless user must do now.

 

[allargon]

That makes very little sense. They build in Ethernet ports, so if the user has a properly functioning router (which it is NOT Dish's responsibility to support) connecting via wireless would be no different than connecting via Ethernet. It would actually be LESS work than configuring a bridge, as the prospective wireless user must do now.

Really? Right now, Dish doesn't have to teach people how to setup their wireless gateways. Wireless is a different animal than PowerLine. There are channel and WEP/WPA issues with wireless. I won't get into the interference headaches.

PowerLine pretty much just works.

 

[Jim S.]

Powerline just works if you have a powerline adapter, and connect it to your router, assuming you have a router, etc. If you're going to buy a router, you should know how to set up a network, no matter what the transport layer is. It's not Dish's responsibility.

 

[Sammy033]

Powerline just works if you have a powerline adapter, and connect it to your router, assuming you have a router, etc. If you're going to buy a router, you should know how to set up a network, no matter what the transport layer is. It's not Dish's responsibility.

These days if a phone outlet for the Dish receiver is not available in the desired location does the installer have to put in a new line? When ours was installed we didnt have one there but since I was going to do phone wireless anyways I wasnt concerned about it. Are installers required to get dial-in working one way or another before he/she leaves if phone service exists? If so would the installer do the wireless or do landline wiring only? Also, if the customer doesnt have phone service at all but does have Internet access is the installer required to make sure dial-in via ethernet cabling is working?

 

[Jim S.]

I have no idea. I had a phone line in the room where my receiver was installed. If I had my say, it would be the customer's responsibility, since Dish isn't providing phone or internet service.

 

[navychop]

These days if a phone outlet for the Dish receiver is not available in the desired location does the installer have to put in a new line?

No.

When ours was installed we didn't have one there but since I was going to do phone wireless anyways I wasn't concerned about it. Are installers required to get dial-in working one way or another before he/she leaves if phone service exists? If so would the installer do the wireless or do landline wiring only? Also, if the customer doesn't have phone service at all but does have Internet access is the installer required to make sure dial-in via ethernet cabling is working?

Installers are not going to do wireless phone service for you. Not sure about "dial-in via ethernet" but if you mean does he ensure your Ethernet is working, mine never have. I'm sure they knew nothing about LANs.

 

[kvnfl]

If I used a bridge could I watch Netflix or MLB.TV through my 622?

No. You need an OS and browser to navigate the Internet. I have never seen hacking information on Partitioning a 622/722 to even install an OS like you can do to PS3.