4 Hoppers - Is DISH 1000+ the only single-dish option?

[TechWriter]

If you want 4 Hoppers connected to a single dish (w/o wing dishes), is the 1000+ (110, 118.7, 119, 129) the only option?

 

[ChadT41]

The dish is only to get the satellites. As far as hooking up four hoppers, you are going to need some additional switches. One dish, a couple switches, and a couple nodes.

 

[TroubleshooterMike]

That's correct, also if you want all four hoppers to see each other connect a cable line from one duo node to the other on the client ports.

 

[JM42]

The dish is only to get the satellites. As far as hooking up four hoppers, you are going to need some additional switches. One dish, a couple switches, and a couple nodes.

And to clarify, a 1000+ is not needed unless you need all four sats.

A standard 1000.2/1000.4 would be the normal install. The switches do job of supporting the four hoppers, not the dish.

 

[TechWriter]

And to clarify, a 1000+ is not needed unless you need all four sats. A standard 1000.2/1000.4 would be the normal install. The switches do job of supporting the four hoppers, not the dish.

So you could connect all 4 Hoppers in a single network using a 1000.2 or 1000.4 dish? How?

 

[ChadT41]

So you could connect all 4 Hoppers in a single network using a 1000.2 or 1000.4 dish? How?

It would require a couple of DPP 44's and or DPP34's. Google the DPP44 and DPP34 switches for their limitations and it should explain how you will have to connect the H/J. Also try googling a multi hopper connection for diagramms.

 

[ChadT41]

http://www.dbstalk.com/topic/196687-is-a-3-hopper-install-allowed/

Here was an image I found for 3 hoppers.

 

[TechWriter]

http://www.dbstalk.com/topic/196687-is-a-3-hopper-install-allowed/
Here was an image I found for 3 hoppers.

Great. Tx!

So would this setup work for 4 Hoppers:
https://rvseniormoments.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/4hoppers-on-1k2-or-1k4.pdf

 

[ChadT41]

Just taking a glimpse from my cell, it looks good. The only thing I would question, and only because I can't remember off the top of my head, is whether or not you need a second power inserted, and how many tuners each outport can control... I know on the lnb it is 2, but not sure about the switch... Likely is 2 as well.

 

[charlesrshell]

Here is my system diagram for four HWSs and a Joey using DPP44 switches. I don't think you will need a Dish 1000+ dish unless you wish for international channels.

 

[dlmcmurr]

Charles,

Can you also post a photo of your installation that you're using for your avatar. I know you've posted it before, but I couldn't find it. I'm considering going for a 3 HWS 1J myself.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[charlesrshell]

Charles,

Can you also post a photo of your installation that you're using for your avatar. I know you've posted it before, but I couldn't find it. I'm considering going for a 3 HWS 1J myself.

Thanks,
Dave

Sure, here you go. My kid has moved out so I think I am going to reduce down to three HWSs soon and also reduce down to one WJ.

 

[TechWriter]

Here is my system diagram for four HWSs and a Joey using DPP44 switches. I don't think you will need a Dish 1000+ dish unless you wish for international channels.

Yeah, I remember seeing your diagram before -- I figured since you used a 1000+ that 4 sats were needed! What a relief to know that a 1000.2/1000.4 will work just fine. Tx again.

 

[dlmcmurr]

Sure, here you go. My kid has moved out so I think I am going to reduce down to three HWSs soon and also reduce down to one WJ.

Thanks, Charles.

Dave

 

[bobvick]

I use three separate dishes for my setup, (I have 4 hoppers, a wired Joey and wireless Joey). I have one Dish 500 with an I yoke pointed at 110, and two 30" Winegard dishes pointed at 119 and 129. Those feed into a DPP44, that that feeds out to a DPP33 and then each of the switches feeds out to a duo node, then the duo nodes are connected together.

 

[bobvick]

Sure, here you go. My kid has moved out so I think I am going to reduce down to three HWSs soon and also reduce down to one WJ.

Wish mine was that neat Charles. Yours looks great.