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kschramm

Last reply Jul 16, 2010 · posted in DIRECTV General Forum

D* HR24, connecting to the Internet

Ordered D* online on Monday July5th. Installer came first thing Thursday morning July 8th. I ordered two HR24's for MRV. One in the bedroom and the other in the living room. Everything is working great. Installer did a great job. So now I want to connect my HR24 in the living room to the internet.

I have a 5 port switch located less than one foot from the HR24. so I simply hooked a ether from the HR24 to empty port on the switch. I thought this is easy. I will be watching my recorded programs on my PC in no time.

Not so fast. I starting to learn that hooking up the HR24 to the internet is not as easy as plugging ether from back of box to home network. Apparently I needed to order some kind of internet connection services.

My questions is... What do I get with this service? Will D* send me something in the mail that I can hook up or will an installer have to come out to the house?

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kcsdad

Jul 13, 2010

Installer came out on Saturday the 10th for a new install (previously had Dish) with 3 HR24-100's. The installer said I HAD to have the DECA device is I wanted MVR and/or VOD. I questioned it, but ended up paying the $25 fee and the installer hooked it all up. All is good.

Sunday evening I get bored and removed the DECA device, plugged a Cat5e into each of the 3 receivers (all connected back to my network switch), reset each receiver, and re-ran the network setup.

MVR works perfectly, as well as VOD (sort of, there's an existing problem with my account that tech support is working on). I have successfully been able to download and HGTV VOD, so I can confirm VOD is working without the DECA. I have also successfully scheduled DVR recording via my PC at work and from my iPhone as well. So yes, they are all connected to the internet.

Last night I called D* and requested a refund on my $25 for the un-necessary DECA device. After being transferred to the equipment department, and after the phone tech talked to her supervisor, I was refunded the $25 without any further issue. The tech said that the HR24 has "an internal DECA". I have not tested that "theory" yet (only one receiver of the three plugged into the network), as all 3 are currently networked via Cat5e cables.

Now, if I can only get DirecTv's "system" to authorize VOD service for an HR24-100 (HR24-500s can, -100s can't for some reason) things will be 100%.

Poke

Jul 15, 2010

kcsdad said:
Installer came out on Saturday the 10th for a new install (previously had Dish) with 3 HR24-100's. The installer said I HAD to have the DECA device is I wanted MVR and/or VOD. I questioned it, but ended up paying the $25 fee and the installer hooked it all up. All is good.

Sunday evening I get bored and removed the DECA device, plugged a Cat5e into each of the 3 receivers (all connected back to my network switch), reset each receiver, and re-ran the network setup.

MVR works perfectly, as well as VOD (sort of, there's an existing problem with my account that tech support is working on). I have successfully been able to download and HGTV VOD, so I can confirm VOD is working without the DECA. I have also successfully scheduled DVR recording via my PC at work and from my iPhone as well. So yes, they are all connected to the internet.

Last night I called D* and requested a refund on my $25 for the un-necessary DECA device. After being transferred to the equipment department, and after the phone tech talked to her supervisor, I was refunded the $25 without any further issue. The tech said that the HR24 has "an internal DECA". I have not tested that "theory" yet (only one receiver of the three plugged into the network), as all 3 are currently networked via Cat5e cables.

Now, if I can only get DirecTv's "system" to authorize VOD service for an HR24-100 (HR24-500s can, -100s can't for some reason) things will be 100%.

Deal with that is one not everyone going to have a network drop behind every receiver to do what you done. Also nice thing with the DECA it does all of that without having to have a drop behind all of your receivers so forth. Most cases folks are not going to have drops behind every TV they have in their house unless it was a new build and they got it that way. Or they latter ran network cable or new drops at some point. DECA eliminated having to have extra drops so forth behind all of the receivers. You might check and make sure your MVR is working as well it should be. But yes that should work the way you are doing it but I rather have one device get all my devices on the net with all the features plus MVR. Its less cable your dealing with and not taking up and extra ports and in most cases using current cable that already been ran. Overall having the deca just a better and quicker setup without allot of extra hassle. But again it's up to how folks want to use things.

meStevo

Jul 15, 2010

Poke said:
Deal with that is one not everyone going to have a network drop behind every receiver to do what you done. Also nice thing with the DECA it does all of that without having to have a drop behind all of your receivers so forth. Most cases folks are not going to have drops behind every TV they have in their house unless it was a new build and they got it that way. Or they latter ran network cable or new drops at some point. DECA eliminated having to have extra drops so forth behind all of the receivers. You might check and make sure your MVR is working as well it should be. But yes that should work the way you are doing it but I rather have one device get all my devices on the net with all the features plus MVR. Its less cable your dealing with and not taking up and extra ports and in most cases using current cable that already been ran. Overall having the deca just a better and quicker setup without allot of extra hassle. But again it's up to how folks want to use things.

We have a ethernet over powerline setup at home that works great. It supplies a connection to a switch that has 5 devices connected to it behind our entertainment center. I just wonder if id get better performance over coax or with hr24s.

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SpaethCo

Jul 16, 2010

meStevo said:
We have a ethernet over powerline setup at home that works great. It supplies a connection to a switch that has 5 devices connected to it behind our entertainment center. I just wonder if id get better performance over coax or with hr24s.

Most likely DECA would be a better solution because the powerline adapters can have problems with inconsistent latency/jitter. Really unless you have twisted pair cabling running back to a switch (not a router w/ LAN ports), DECA will provide better performance.

Poke

Jul 16, 2010

Yeah DECA is the way to go if you want to make sure everything works the way it's suppose to...

meStevo

Jul 16, 2010

espaeth said:
Most likely DECA would be a better solution because the powerline adapters can have problems with inconsistent latency/jitter. Really unless you have twisted pair cabling running back to a switch (not a router w/ LAN ports), DECA will provide better performance.

I just haven't seen any reviews mention performance improvements of MRV. We have no problems now other than fast forwarding being slow/not as smooth... but I didn't know if this was normal behavior under the best of setups (HR22-HR23700 Powerline Networked vs HR24-HR24 DECA) or if all we'd get was better general performance from the receivers.

Still kinda tempted to order one from Amazon - Amazon.com: DIRECTV Plus® HR24 High Definition MPEG-4 DVR (HR-24) HD DVR: Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31HppAg2FuL.@@AMEPARAM@@31HppAg2FuL

...then show the improvement performances to my wife, and use that as ammo to order a 2nd

If improvements are negligible though, may just wait for now. We use MRV a lot, that's the only reason I am asking, improvement there would be nice but dont know if fast forwarding is any better with a 2x HR24 DECA setup or not.

If I've read other posts correctly though, if i use a HR24 non-DECA, it disables MRV? That would mean we'll never upgrade unless we do them both.

Poke

Jul 16, 2010

The DECA is nice should not be a issue and the HR24 rocks it's runs like a champ so far for me.

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jamieh1

Last reply 52 minutes ago · posted in DIRECTV Programming Forum

FAST Channels added to DIRECTV Stream/Internet

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Now testing:
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52 minutes ago

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It only took them 41 days to announce it

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BlackHitachi

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Last reply Today at 2:54 PM · posted in Movie Talk

Last & Next Movie Watched

Since the Reds have there thread we should too!

Last watched Nine inch Nails
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Simple, charming. Entire premise is quite silly but Cary Grant carries it across the line in good fashion.

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Saturday at 10:51 AM

Since it was already "paid" for, I spent the two hours of my time watching the John Cena action movie on Apple TV, "Matchbox The Movie" even though the reviews were brutal. It was better than I expected, so I didn't feel like I had wasted an afternoon watching it. But it felt like another "Reacher"/"Neghley"/"Mission: Impossible"/"Fast & Furious" crash and blow stuff up with lots of automatic gunfire mixed in movie featuring covert CIA operatives.

I don't think we'll get a follow-up movie from this. I expect Mattel will have other toy lines to exploit.

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MacBreak Weekly 1047

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Gary Toma

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Last reply Today at 2:37 PM · posted in DIRECTV Technical Resources Forum

DIRECTV Transponder Map ~ Data 10/14/2026

The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:

National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)

Additional tabs provide:

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VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
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Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders

Domestic Satellites
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Understanding the TPN Map

Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions

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KyL416

Oct 8, 2026

PISTONS and THUNDER are finally testing on the stream server. PISTONS is showing the Ion/Scripps Sports promo loop filler that their NHL and WNBA feeds have, THUNDER has a "You are watching Thunder+" slate

The Clippers still haven't officially announced their TV plans beyond 10 simulcasts on KTLA, but the NBA's FAQ for ClipperVision is now live. The CLIPPERS feed is currently showing a loop of their Hawaii preseason game.

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Thursday at 7:30 PM

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The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.

West Palm Beach is getting it on WTCN-CD/43 MNT. Still nothing for Fort Myers

Also, the Thunder's deal for KSBI/52 OKC and KQCW/19 Tulsa will be via a special cable and DIRECTV only feed of those stations. OTA viewers and Dish customers will be limited to 10 games.

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Thanks for the updates on CW norfolk
Hopefully comes to sat soon!!

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Not seeing 44 (WVBT-DT/44 CW Norfolk ) on my D* app for firestick

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It's only available for streaming customers, they still haven't added that batch of CW stations to satellite.

Even if it was, satellite customers still can't stream their CW affiliates via the app, just the Big 4, select PBS stations and some independents (mainly the ones that have full season NHL/NBA rights)

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WCWW/25 CW South Bend and WBKP/5 CW Marquette are now testing on the stream server. These are both already available on satellite.

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Bobby

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Dish 4K Event Listings (No Discussion)

This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.

As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.

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NASCAR, Freeway Insurance 500, Sunday 10-18, 12PM PDT, Channel 148-04.

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CFB, Ole Miss at Texas, Saturday 10-24, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.

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CFB, Indiana at Michigan, Saturday 10-24, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

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Yesterday at 9:00 PM

Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.

www.colts.com

Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.

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Yesterday at 9:35 PM

Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

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www.colts.com

Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"

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Jeeez, Week 6, no lead is safe…

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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.

Yes the Cowboys owner needs to fire the general manager (himself), co-owner, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Vice President, Director of Player Personnel, and President of AT&T Stadium (his son) and then he should jump off of a cliff. Only then can they recover.

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dfergie

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Last reply Today at 1:07 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Gas Price Info With National Gas Temperature Map

Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
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Bobby

Sunday at 10:27 AM

Regular$5.999
Premium$6.399
Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

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dishstaller

Sunday at 12:32 PM

Bobby said:
Regular$5.999
Premium$6.399

Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.

Last night it was about $4.17 gas, $6,19 diesel.

harshness

Sunday at 2:04 PM

dishstaller said:
Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.

On the West Coast, a 40-cent differential is common. It used to be 30 cents before the prices rose above $3.

A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic), which is a whole different discussion.

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dishstaller

Sunday at 10:06 PM

harshness said:
A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic),

Both non-ethanol and prem run about the same....buck more. When we were up in TN it was a buck more up there as well.

harshness

Yesterday at 9:34 AM

In Oregon, our premium boat gas is about a dollar more than our corn premium. Several stations only offer the non-corn premium grade.

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Regular$5.899
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Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

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Today at 12:45 PM

Diesel is all over the place around here. Saw it yesterday from $5.37 to $6.17...not sure what the obsession was with ending in 7

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Today at 1:07 PM

$4.09 - $4.29, real gas $4.69...

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Last reply Today at 12:48 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

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