DishPro Quad Question

[mogold]

I think this will work, but I want to confirm with you guys. I have read quite a bit, but still want to make sure.

I have a DishPro Quad with 3 lines running from the LNB to my comm. closet. In the closet, each line is connected to a single reciever-301, 301, and 811, repectively.

I want to add another reciever (a 501 I had in the closet). I believe I have 2 options:
1. Run a 4th cable into the comm. closet from the LNB. (A challenge to fish intoa wall already packed with cables).
2. Disconnect the cables in the comm. closet from the receivers and insert a DP34 between ports 1 & 2 on the DishPro Quad and then reconnect the 301, 301, and 501 to the DP34 outputs (leaving the 811 directly connected to port 3 on the DishPro Quad.

So, my question is....can option 2 work? I'd rather not fight the fishtape for another cable run back to the LNB if I don't have to, especially if I can get the DP34 for $15-$30 on eBay.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


MonaG

 

[BFG]

yes that will work.

 

[mogold]

"A "legacy" receiver (non-DishPro receivers, released before Dish301) can be connected to a DishPro DP34 Switch, when used with a DishPro Adapter. "

Will I need a DP Adapter on the DP34 in order to connect the 501PVR?

 

[BFG]

no, the 501 is dish pro.

 

[jasie5555]

then the second option will work fine for all 4 rec's

 

[SimpleSimon]

AND that leaves you a cable from the outside for future hookup of a 3rd bird.