Comcast Internet & DTV

[ggsatv]

Hi
I want to keep my internet service through Comcast but also want to add a
Directv HD / DVR and another HD box. We have a single cable coming from the basement into a J bOx in the bedroom closet. I have heard that SWM8 switch can do the "single cable solution". How do I connect the internet cable to the switch. Thanks for the help

[WK-Jeff]

Yes, the SWM is meant to handle cable and DIRECTV's specs indicate that broadband will work as well. Ultimately, it depends on the frequency range of the Internet connection, it with a DIRECTV-approved, SWM-compatible diplexer, you can send the broadband through the SWM and split it off before the receiver.

[ggsatv]

Thanks jeff, I appreciate if you could explain how: The cable is hooked to Comcast box and it runs from a service closet to our apartment upstairs. A SWM8 is installed in the same closet. Do I put a diplexer in the closet and then another diplexer before the receiver.

[WK-Jeff]

The cable connection connects to the off-air input of the SWM and then you use the diplexer to separate the cable from the satellite at the receiver end.

[ggsatv]

2 SWM8 together

Thanks Jeff,
We have 4 different users in the building, each one has at least one HD/DVR and one of the guys want International also.
How do you put 2 SWM8 together. Remember we have 4 cables coming in from the KaKu Band Dish and one from 95.

[WK-Jeff]

You use a SWM E2 chassis, which you can find here:

DIRECTV SWM Parts

We have a 2-swm + chassis package, and you have the 4 leads from the dish + the international dish going into the chassis, and then you'll have 4 outputs, 2 per SWM. We have some good wiring diagrams on the website and there are more diagrams here:

SWM Wiring Diagrams