mobile 4g hotspot internet: dtv internet connection kit after deca install

[rhea]

First, I must say I really respect install guys...I know very little about this stuff. But, i am learning. I had MRV installed and now my dtv does not recognize my wireless n gaming adapter. My installer hooked the adapter into the deca...still no go: I told him I read that an internet connection kit was needed ....he said the wireless-n was the kit. My internet is supplied by a 3/4 g mobile hot spot. could this be the issue? Everything else picks up on the internet, except the dtv?

 

[charper1]

DECA and ethernet direct into the DirecTV receiver can't be used at the same time.

Is this how they connected it?

 

[rhea]

No, he plugged the wireless-n gaming adapter into the deca switch. Can this adapter still be used now that deca has been installed ?

 

[rhea]

Because my internet is supplied through Sprint's 3g mobile hot spot, I don't use a router since it is built into the phone supplyieng the internet. Is this ok? It worked prior to deca install?

 

[rhea]

DECA and ethernet direct into the DirecTV receiver can't be used at the same time.

Is this how they connected it?

No, he connected the wireless-n gaming adapter into the deca. Is this correct or should the adapter not even be used?

 

[UFGator]

You need to have your connection to the DECA internet adapter set as a bridge, once done you should have no problems after that, have had mine set up that way for the last several months and no problems at all.

Sorry, had a "few" beers after we put down USF earlier. As long as your adapter is capable of being run as a wireless bridge with stock firmware, you are good to go. If it doesn't, look into if it supports 3rd party firmware - dd-wrt, tomato, etc. Instructions for setting it up are numerous on the net. Let me know if you have any problems, will help if I can.