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My DirecTV OnDemand isn't working. I keep getting "channel not available." Why do I get this message?
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Jimmy 440
I've been having a problem connecting to the VOD system.I have Comcast Internet,a Dynex EHB4 Hub (direct wired) router.I finally got it connected to the internet.When my HR21 is connected to the network & internet the computer loses its connection to the internet.And if I reboot the computer,the computer works and the HR21 loses its connection "Cannot connect to the NetworK (12) " next to the Internet heading.I cannot get them both connected to the internet at the same time through the router.
The VOD service will work if its connected directly to my modem.
Any thought ?
Thanks
rad
rad
I've been having a problem connecting to the VOD system.I have Comcast Internet,a Dynex EHB4 Hub (direct wired) router.I finally got it connected to the internet.When my HR21 is connected to the network & internet the computer loses its connection to the internet.And if I reboot the computer,the computer works and the HR21 loses its connection "Cannot connect to the NetworK (12) " next to the Internet heading.I cannot get them both connected to the internet at the same time through the router.
The VOD service will work if its connected directly to my modem.
Any thought ?
Thanks

Normally Comcast will allow for only one network connection to their network unless you pay extra for additional IP addresses. To get around that people purchase routers/firewalls which hide all your internal devices behind that one IP address that Comcast assigns you (Network Address Translation). Looking at what you said you have is just a simple hub that allows for multiple devices to be connected on your internal network but you're still going to be limited to the one device being able to connect to the internet. You need somelike a Linksys BEFSR41, Amazon.com: Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch (BEFSR41): Electronics , that will allow for the multiple internet connections (and replaces your hub).
Jimmy 440
I will give that a try.The nitwit at Bestbuy where I bought it last week said it was fine for the job.He just didn't tell me only one device would work.I will return it and give it a shot.I'll keep you posted.Thanks Rad !
Jimmy 440
:clapI went to out to Staples this time and bought the Linksys Router you suggested.I had it hooked up in 10 minutes and I now have VOD working perfectly along with my PC.
Thanks RAD.This round is me ! :clap
rad
rad
I went to out to Staples this time and bought the Linksys Router you suggested.I had it hooked up in 10 minutes and I now have VOD working perfectly along with my PC.
Thanks RAD.This round is me ! :)

No problem, glad I could help. Enjoy!
Rey
Rey
Normally Comcast will allow for only one network connection to their network unless you pay extra for additional IP addresses. To get around that people purchase routers/firewalls which hide all your internal devices behind that one IP address that Comcast assigns you (Network Address Translation). Looking at what you said you have is just a simple hub that allows for multiple devices to be connected on your internal network but you're still going to be limited to the one device being able to connect to the internet. You need somelike a Linksys BEFSR41, Amazon.com: Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch (BEFSR41): Electronics , that will allow for the multiple internet connections (and replaces your hub).
that's exactly what i have here and it works great.
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osu1991
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Bobby
Rest in peace.
JSheridan
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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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Even if you are broadcasting old SD-only shows, I would think advertisers would still want their commercials to look good.
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Jimbo
Even if you are broadcasting old SD-only shows, I would think advertisers would still want their commercials to look good.
Advertisers on SD channels are probably Far and Few, very hard to find, they have very few viewers to watch them.
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Mister B
Advertisers on SD channels are probably Far and Few, very hard to find, they have very few viewers to watch them.
I watch mostly SD channels (H&I, Start and ION, etc.). There are plenty of advertisers, this time of the year it is mostly Medicare Advantage plans, auto extended warranties and the occasional walk-in-tub. They know who is watching.
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I watch mostly SD channels (H&I, Start and ION, etc.). There are plenty of advertisers, this time of the year it is mostly Medicare Advantage plans, auto extended warranties and the occasional walk-in-tub. They know who is watching.
can't forget the little blue m&m's
charlesrshell
can't forget the little blue m&m's
That's what my wife calls my Viagra!!
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Why didn't Charlie end up launching starlink
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Foxbat
Why didn't Charlie end up launching starlink
Because he didn't have a fleet of reusable rockets. Starlink works because SpaceX is able to launch hundreds (thousands?) of their Starlink satellites for what a single geostationary Internet satellite costs to build and launch on a disposable launcher.
T
But how is it reusable if it's disposable
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That's what my wife calls my Viagra!!
My gf is 29 years younger than me :shh
Almighty1
Why didn't Charlie end up launching starlink
He does not have the resources aka $$$ compared to Elon Musk as in reality, Elon can eat Charlie for lunch or even mop the floor with Charlie if he wanted to.
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ment to 20 yrs dam phone
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Scott Greczkowski
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Strange Days - Nazareth
gms49ers
Dancing Days - Led Zeppelin
dishstaller
Dancing in the Street - Van Halen
long_time_Dish
Bakers Street - Gerry Rafferty
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Bobby
Bakers Street - Gerry Rafferty
Let me fix that for you:
Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
osu1991
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long_time_Dish
Also watched part 2 about a week or so ago after rewatching part 1. It's not as faithful to the book as I was hoping for. Part 1 stayed fairly faithful to the novel, but part 2 took some liberties that I felt were rather excessively non-novel. It looks like a prequel series will happen before part 3. My issue is: there's no prequel that was written as a novel, so what will it be pulled from? Or will it just be "based loosely" on the novel?
K
Also watched part 2 about a week or so ago after rewatching part 1. It's not as faithful to the book as I was hoping for. Part 1 stayed fairly faithful to the novel, but part 2 took some liberties that I felt were rather excessively non-novel. It looks like a prequel series will happen before part 3. My issue is: there's no prequel that was written as a novel, so what will it be pulled from? Or will it just be "based loosely" on the novel?
There is a bunch of other Dune written by Kevin J Anderson and Brian Herbert (Franks son). I think the series in production is taken from one of their books about the Bene Gesserit.
long_time_Dish
There is a bunch of other Dune written by Kevin J Anderson and Brian Herbert (Franks son). I think the series in production is taken from one of their books about the Bene Gesserit.
Correct. I've read all of them (yes, it took awhile, better part of a year, in my spare time). And they can't really consider or classify a series about the Bene Gesserit as a prequel. Sure, I suppose they can call it that, if they want to, because it begins before the time of Paul Atredies, but it's still a stretch. It's a Dune-related novel, not a prequel as we generally think of prequels...
long_time_Dish
Well, it looks good! I just hope they stayed close to the trilogy, but it doesn't look like it.
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