Jumping on to this thread...
My scenario - Installed 9/25 by an installer who was, to be generous, still in the steep part of the learning curve.
Two HD-DVRs (oddly, one shows as an HR24-100 and one as an HR24-200, is there a difference?). RG6 from each to the SWM and ground. RG6 to the dish.
Installer tested MRV, it worked. Plugged my RJ45 ethernet into one HR24, hit the internet, and pronounced it good to go.
Of course, this disabled MRV but I didn't figure that out for a while.
Would I be better off to:
PLAN A - Get a DECA and PS. RJ45 over to the SWM. Install DECA and PS, attach RJ45, good to go with the HR24's communicating solely over RG6.
PRO - I think this is the supported setup.
CON - I'd need a DECA and PS. $50 - $60 and I won't have it tomorrow when I have time for this project.
PLAN B - One router port to HR24 "A" via RJ45. A second to HR24 "B" via RJ45. No changes to RG6 wiring.
PRO - As a network guy, it "seems" this is more technically correct, with my HR24's ethernet traffic going over a mainstream ethernet transport. And I have tons of cable.
CON - Not supported, and ???
THANKS!
Also, new to forum, happy to give back by answering any questions on equipment leasing, vehicle leasing, or Mac OS X.