2nd box looped

[Paddi23]

Hi guys

im looking to setup another box upstairs

Downstairs will be an F5s & upstairs will be an F3

i have an input TV ariel port down stairs & an output TV ariel port upstairs

Can i just connect the cable from the F5s loop to the Tv ariel port then connect a cable from the Tv ariel port to F3 box upstairs?
If i do this would i still need to connect an ethernet cable to the second box upstairs?

Thank for any help given
Paddi23

[Hadron]

If you connect the boxes that way, then you can only have 1 box on at a time, as they will be fighting over control of the LNB.

Also, you may get a lot of loss through the Aerial ports. The cable may not be suitable for satellite signals if ordinary, cheap cable has been used. Also the aerial sockets might not be connected together directly. They should be connected to a splitter or a distribution box somewhere, so the signal may not get through anyway.

The second box will still need an ethernet connection.

[genam]

It will work but as already said the boxes won't work properly as you can only view either H or V channels at the same time.
IMO it would be better to run a 2nd proper Sat cable from the LNB to the bedroom or to were the aerial feed for the bedroom originates from.....Sat cable isn't that expensive nor is a Dual/Quad LNB if needed and the end result would be much better by having 2 fully independent systems........LAN cable / internet feed to both.

[slugworth]

run a second cable from dish to receiver and avoid the crying and gnashing of teeth.
The loop out was for test equipment and not for connecting a second receiver.

[Paddi23]

Thanks for the replies lads

i can run the cable from the dish easy enough but getting the ethernet cable to upstairs is a pain in the ass

[Hadron]

Thanks for the replies lads

i can run the cable from the dish easy enough but getting the ethernet cable to upstairs is a pain in the ass

Use a pair of Homeplugs (powerline adapters).

I have used these ones in the past with no problems:-

Buy ON NETWORKS PL200-199UKS 200 Mbps Powerline Adapter Kit | Free Delivery | Currys (http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/power-line-networking/on-networks-pl200-199uks-200-mbps-powerline-adapter-kit-18781472-pdt.html)

[anno 1366]

Thanks for the replies lads

i can run the cable from the dish easy enough but getting the ethernet cable to upstairs is a pain in the ass

why not use the wifi on the one upstairs your f3

[Paddi23]

I didn't know the F3 had wifi

[Paddi23]

These actually look good, can you get more of an extension for 2 rooms?

[digicon]

These actually look good, can you get more of an extension for 2 rooms?


If your question is regarding the HomePlugs then yes you just buy another set of the same brand and speed and you have another 2 rooms you could equip

[Paddi23]

If your question is regarding the HomePlugs then yes you just buy another set of the same brand and speed and you have another 2 rooms you could equip

Cheers mate, i just didnt quote the reply

Thanks to hadron

[Paddi23]

Use a pair of Homeplugs (powerline adapters).

I have used these ones in the past with no problems:-

Buy ON NETWORKS PL200-199UKS 200 Mbps Powerline Adapter Kit | Free Delivery | Currys (http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/power-line-networking/on-networks-pl200-199uks-200-mbps-powerline-adapter-kit-18781472-pdt.html)

Thanks Hadron

I have ordered these from currys (if i cant use them for this i willl use them for my sons xbox)

I do have another question

Im sure i read on here you can not connect 2 boxes to the 1 sat cable, i did read a post of yours in dojopros thread

P&D...the no signal fix is for when you are using 2 satellite boxes on 1 LNB. I think dojopros wants to use 1 skybox with 2 TV's.

The bold part got me thinking why is there a fix if this can't be done?


I was going to try this http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NHBNII/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[bobhope1]

Thanks Hadron

I have ordered these from currys (if i cant use them for this i willl use them for my sons xbox)

I do have another question

Im sure i read on here you can not connect 2 boxes to the 1 sat cable, i did read a post of yours in dojopros thread

P&D...the no signal fix is for when you are using 2 satellite boxes on 1 LNB. I think dojopros wants to use 1 skybox with 2 TV's.

The bold part got me thinking why is there a fix if this can't be done?


I was going to try this http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NHBNII/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I see you have bought the homeplugs, make sure upstairs and downstairs are on the same wiring loop, otherwise they wont work

[Paddi23]

I see you have bought the homeplugs, make sure upstairs and downstairs are on the same wiring loop, otherwise they wont work

Saying that mate, I don't think they are :( on my lecky box I have separate switches to turn off the sockets upstairs & downstairs (shit)

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[digicon]

The Home Plugs will work the only time they dont is if you have something like a another ring main which is not looped into the first one, As for the Splitter that is not advisable at all to connect 2 sat receivers to the same cable each box should have its own feed from the dish

[Hadron]

...Im sure i read on here you can not connect 2 boxes to the 1 sat cable, i did read a post of yours in dojopros thread

P&D...the no signal fix is for when you are using 2 satellite boxes on 1 LNB. I think dojopros wants to use 1 skybox with 2 TV's.

The bold part got me thinking why is there a fix if this can't be done?


I was going to try this http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NHBNII/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

To clarify what I posted in that other thread. You can connect 2 boxes to 1 LNB provided they are connected to different ports on the LNB. The most common Sky installed LNB is a quad, which has 4 ports.

As digicon says, what you cannot do is use a splitter to connect 2 boxes to the same port on the LNB if you want to use both boxes at the same time, as there will be a conflict between H/V/Hi/Lo switching. If only one box will be on at any time, then a splitter could be used.

[DW190]

I see you have bought the homeplugs, make sure upstairs and downstairs are on the same wiring loop, otherwise they wont work

Not quite correct.

Two year ago we built a house on land next to our house (Son live there). New electricity connection from the outside footpath.

Last month he decided to shift around the furniture and used homeplugs the same as I do. When my internet went down I was amazed that the Skybox kept working but nothing for the wifi laptop and pad.

On checking the ip address on the box it confirmed my thoughts that it had connected through the mains cabling to my sons b/band.

So if you do use Homeplugs make sure they are paired .

[Paddi23]

Thanks all, for the replys

Im thinking of only putting the box upstairs to watch when the missus is watching freeview (soaps) downstairs

Looks as if the Plugs & splitter will work for me