dish install question

[stansdish]

we have a 1000.2 with three vip622..how do I add three more vip612 to same dish? will a dpp44 work or must I have another 1000.2 installed? thx for any info...Stan

 

[RandallA]

Add a DPP44 switch and a DPP33 switch for a total of 7 outputs or a second DPP44 for 8 outputs. Some will say not to use a 1000.2 LNB with a DPP44 switch but that's what I had for 4+ years with no problems.

 

[stansdish]

thx for the info..I wasn't sure if the switches can be used with the VIP rec'rs...thx again

 

[dupont2010]

when cascading switches, dont not cross wires

 

[uahogs76]

I have an existing two wire Dish 500 and am installing a 1000.4 (three wires). The existing goes to a splitter (two-in) and (one-out). What do I need to make this work. After this forst splitter it goes to a (one-in) and (two-out). There are to locations for revievers in house. Please help.