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gman26

Last reply Apr 30, 2009 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Programming access fee

I have two DVR receivers. I have an ethernet connection for one, but not the other. I was going to run a phone cable under my house to get to this receiver but that proved problematic. Instead, I can run a phone cable across the floor but don't want to leave it out because of kids, etc. Is there a way to program the update so I don't have to leave the cable out? If so, how many times would I have to do this a month to negate the programming access fee?

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topcat0399

Apr 28, 2009

gman26 said:
I have two DVR receivers. I have an ethernet connection for one, but not the other. I was going to run a phone cable under my house to get to this receiver but that proved problematic. Instead, I can run a phone cable across the floor but don't want to leave it out because of kids, etc. Is there a way to program the update so I don't have to leave the cable out? If so, how many times would I have to do this a month to negate the programming access fee?

this would really be much easier to resolve if we knew what MODEL the receivers were. If they both VIP's......the use of Dishcomm is possible at no additional cost (usually).

gman26

Apr 29, 2009

topcat0399 said:
this would really be much easier to resolve if we knew what MODEL the receivers were. If they both VIP's......the use of Dishcomm is possible at no additional cost (usually).

Both of my receivers are VIP622 DVRs.

topcat0399

Apr 30, 2009

gman26 said:
Both of my receivers are VIP622 DVRs.

since you have 2 622's, with one connected to the internet: Dishcomm should be easily possible in most cases. No additional hardware required.

check here:

Tech Portal : How To : DishCOMM

gman26

Apr 30, 2009

topcat0399 said:
since you have 2 622's, with one connected to the internet: Dishcomm should be easily possible in most cases. No additional hardware required.

check here:

Tech Portal : How To : DishCOMM

Ok. Here's the update. Not connected to this situation, the HDMI input/output for one of my 622's went out. A Dish Network technician and swapped out the 622 with a 722(I didn't have the foresight to burn the Giants Super Bowl win to DVD, so there that goes. And no, I didn't want to pay $40 for the USB program. This 722 has more drive space than I need). When I tried Dishcomm with the technician, we couldn't find the 'connected' receiver. Yet last night, I tried the Dishcomm search and found my other connected receiver. Is this Dishcomm deal off if I have a 722 and 622?

And thanks for all the feedback here.

topcat0399

Apr 30, 2009

gman26 said:
Ok. Here's the update. Not connected to this situation, the HDMI input/output for one of my 622's went out. A Dish Network technician and swapped out the 622 with a 722(I didn't have the foresight to burn the Giants Super Bowl win to DVD, so there that goes. And no, I didn't want to pay $40 for the USB program. This 722 has more drive space than I need). When I tried Dishcomm with the technician, we couldn't find the 'connected' receiver. Yet last night, I tried the Dishcomm search and found my other connected receiver. Is this Dishcomm deal off if I have a 722 and 622?

And thanks for all the feedback here.

dishcomm can be a little flaky on initial setup at times. you should be good to go now.

cheers

gman26

Apr 30, 2009

topcat0399 said:
dishcomm can be a little flaky on initial setup at times. you should be good to go now.

cheers

Although I gained hard drive space with the 722, I lost my over-the-air channels because you have to buy a device to plug them in. The technician didn't have one. Not like I wanted to pay $30 for an adapter when the difference between Dish HD locals and over-the-air locals is noticeable but not earth-shattering.

The technician said the new receivers are coming out soon and they'll cost upwards of $900. they'll be wireless and all but that doesn't make up for saving the programming access fee.

gman26

Apr 30, 2009

topcat0399 said:
dishcomm can be a little flaky on initial setup at times. you should be good to go now.

cheers

You are correct. It is showing a receiver online. Is that all I need to do? Is there a way to confirm that it is connected, outside of calling Dish Network's pitiful customer service?

Another thing this technician said, and I'm probably not breaking news, Dish Network is phasing out contractors for their field people. He said that Dish is bringing people inhouse, in an attempt to get all the specs uniform. I assume this is a good sing.

Thanks again.

topcat0399

Apr 30, 2009

gman26 said:
You are correct. It is showing a receiver online. Is that all I need to do? Is there a way to confirm that it is connected, outside of calling Dish Network's pitiful customer service?

Another thing this technician said, and I'm probably not breaking news, Dish Network is phasing out contractors for their field people. He said that Dish is bringing people inhouse, in an attempt to get all the specs uniform. I assume this is a good sing.

Thanks again.

if you have 2 vip receivers, both must show up in the dishcomm screen. A VIP always sees "itself" in dishcomm but may not find the other one. You then have to add the "R00" of the other reciever manually. Then it will usually work.

since almost all homes have 2 phase AC power coming in (occaionally people have 3 phase very rare and very expensive)- both receivers must be on the same "leg" of the AC for Dishcomm to work.

if they are not, you could:

a: switch the wires around in you Fuse box so that they are on the same leg(get an electrician) or

b: run a hardwire cat5 cable from both receivers to your internet hub

there are other options but they all cost $$$$

remember - the first 622 has no programming access fee (its now waived)- only the 2nd 622 will.

you can test a connection with the test button in dishcomm setup.

also: Menu 6-3 Diagnostics - use the "connection" and/or the "call out" buttons.

good luck

gman26

Apr 30, 2009

topcat0399 said:
if you have 2 vip receivers, both must show up in the dishcomm screen. A VIP always sees "itself" in dishcomm but may not find the other one. You then have to add the "R00" of the other reciever manually. Then it will usually work.

since almost all homes have 2 phase AC power coming in (occaionally people have 3 phase very rare and very expensive)- both receivers must be on the same "leg" of the AC for Dishcomm to work.

if they are not, you could:

a: switch the wires around in you Fuse box so that they are on the same leg(get an electrician) or

b: run a hardwire cat5 cable from both receivers to your internet hub

there are other options but they all cost $$$$

remember - the first 622 has no programming access fee (its now waived)- only the 2nd 622 will.

you can test a connection with the test button in dishcomm setup.

also: Menu 6-3 Diagnostics - use the "connection" and/or the "call out" buttons.

good luck

I'm only getting one ROO number for each box. I would add the other ROO but don't see how to add manually. Is there place to add manually?

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They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole.

The "Secure Asset Fund" had about $1 billion in reserves... in Bitcoin.

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mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?

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Almighty1 said:
I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?

I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.

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Yesterday at 6:33 PM

mheisen said:
I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.

Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.

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Almighty1 said:
Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.

Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713

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Today at 3:43 AM

mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

Buy a roku and dump the hopper plus you'll be better off. If you have a smart tv you don't need either one. No hopper plus here and no issues!!!

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