Hopper 3 and Wally on the same Dish?

[rip77]

Asking this question for a relative of mine looking to do this, if even possible. Currently, they have a Hopper 3 and Joey 3, with a EA Hybrid LNB. Of course, the second Hybrid port is disabled with the Hopper 3, so is there any sort of configuration in which you could run both a Hopper 3 and a Wally off the same Dish? I personally couldn't think of any ways on how to do this, but I know some of you guys have great ideas.

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[TheKrell]

Yes, they can do that, but they'll need a dhp42 switch.

 

[ethanlerma]

Yep, a DPH42 switch and a DPP LNB if you happen to have one laying around from upgrades. The DNS tech in my town has a literal box full of them and you can get the switch here: Dish Pro Hybrid 42 Switch (DPH42)

 

[rip77]

Yep, a DPH42 switch and a DPP LNB if you happen to have one laying around from upgrades. The DNS tech in my town has a literal box full of them and you can get the switch here: Dish Pro Hybrid 42 Switch (DPH42)

I manage to accumulate plenty of extras so I should be good there, so it would just take a 3 line drop from a DPP LNB to the 42 switch correct?

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[TheKrell]

Correct.

 

[ethanlerma]

Yep, the two lines from a EA 1000.2 or the three lines from a WA 1000.2/4 or EA 1000.4

 

[3randy]

Would this be the same with the hopper 2 ?

 

[ethanlerma]

Would this be the same with the hopper 2 ?

No, If you have a Hopper 2 the secondary port on the Hybrid LNB does not get disabled, you just need to run an extra line from the LNB to your 211k/z. DPP LNBF's also have 3 ports (two of which used for the H2) so you would have the third port for an extra 211 on those as well.

 

[3randy]

No, If you have a Hopper 2 the secondary port on the Hybrid LNB does not get disabled, you just need to run an extra line from the LNB to your 211k/z. DPP LNBF's also have 3 ports (two of which used for the H2) so you would have the third port for an extra 211 on those as well.

I made a error, I have a hopper with sling with a DPP LNB. I want to hook up a Wally instead of a Joey that way I could use the Wally at our hunting camp.

 

[TheKrell]

I have a hopper with sling with a DPP LNB. I want to hook up a Wally instead of a Joey that way I could use the Wally at our hunting camp.

The DPP LNB will also support both the HwS and Wally, since it has 3 output ports. You might be missing that 3rd coax coming down from that LNB, though.

 

[ethanlerma]

I made a error, I have a hopper with sling with a DPP LNB. I want to hook up a Wally instead of a Joey that way I could use the Wally at our hunting camp.

Then if you do not want to do a completely new run from LNB to Wally, you will want to do a run from the third port on the LNB to the node, and there unplug the run going to the joey, and bridge those connections. Preferably with a ground block.

 

[3randy]

The DPP LNB will also support both the HwS and Wally, since it has 3 output ports. You might be missing that 3rd coax coming down from that LNB, though.

I do have a third line running from LNB that is capped off at the dish. So you’re saying hook it to a Ground block and then directly to the Wally and that I won’t need a DPH42 switch?

 

[rip77]

I do have a third line running from LNB that is capped off at the dish. So you’re saying hook it to a Ground block and then directly to the Wally and that I won’t need a DPH42 switch?

Correct, each line on a DPP LNB is an output, but the Hopper 2 requires 2 outputs through the node, which leaves you with the 3rd LNB output that can go "directly" to the Wally, but it is preferable to ground it with a ground block, if possible.

 

[Bobby]

and keep in mind that you will not have access to the Hopper programming with the Wally like you do with the Joey.