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dezzer · 14-04-08, 02:00 PM

Hi,

Looking to expand the tv network and was wondering if anyone
knows whether you can run 2/3 dbox's simultaneuously off the same
incoming feed i.e. using a cable amp/splitter ?
Seem to remember the last time i looked at this, that multiple subscription
was still required from the provider ?
Any advice/guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Dezzer

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winker · 14-04-08, 02:21 PM

Simple answer: yes you can as long as signal coming in is good, and cabling to boxes is good.

Just remeber to change IP adresses if you network them aswell.

TIP: use a three or four way splitter from the incoming signal, rather than multidropping two way splitters. i.e. each box is only seperated from the incoming signal by one splitter.

scotty78 · 14-04-08, 03:07 PM

Maplins splitters are good for this purpose though watch you dont overload and degrade your signal to far

dezzer · 14-04-08, 05:19 PM

Just tried running my chipped dbox and a standard subbed pace box simulataneuously off a 2 way split connector.
Only 1 or the other works at same time though ?

Dezzer.

buzz · 14-04-08, 05:34 PM

You can connect upto 3 boxes before the quality is affected.

winker · 15-04-08, 08:10 AM

You can run as many boxes as the signal is good for, but each box you attach reduces the "power" of the signal.

If the signal coming into your house is crap, then you may or may not be able to run any boxes. If it is good then you may be able to run two or three, I have succesfully run more than three at various times, along with cable modem.

The flip side is that the signal may be too strong and you need attenuators in line if you only run one or two boxes.

dezzer · 15-04-08, 09:55 AM

So, how would i go about getting attenuators to see if it is the signal being too strong ?
Can you get them from Maplins for instance, and are they any particular spec ?

winker · 16-04-08, 07:57 AM

I got my attenuators by chatting up one of the cable installers, when he was doing a job in the street a few years ago.

Though you may have a strong signal now, in a week you may have a lower power signal, with more subscribers off your green distribution box.

I found links in google be searing "f-type attenuators".

You only generally need 3db and 6db, bearing in mind you can put them together.

redarrows · 16-04-08, 08:28 AM

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dezzer · 16-04-08, 02:50 PM

like it.......just the trick. Nice one buddy

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14-04-08, 02:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
dezzer Dezzer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Running multiple cable boxes. Hi, Looking to expand the tv network and was wondering if anyone knows whether you can run 2/3 dbox's simultaneuously off the same incoming feed i.e. using a cable amp/splitter ? Seem to remember the last time i looked at this, that multiple subscription was still required from the provider ? Any advice/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Dezzer.

14-04-08, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
winker Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 72 Thanks: 3 Thanked 38 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Running multiple cable boxes. Simple answer: yes you can as long as signal coming in is good, and cabling to boxes is good. Just remeber to change IP adresses if you network them aswell. TIP: use a three or four way splitter from the incoming signal, rather than multidropping two way splitters. i.e. each box is only seperated from the incoming signal by one splitter.

14-04-08, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
scotty78 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Running multiple cable boxes. Maplins splitters are good for this purpose though watch you dont overload and degrade your signal to far

14-04-08, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
dezzer Dezzer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Running multiple cable boxes. Just tried running my chipped dbox and a standard subbed pace box simulataneuously off a 2 way split connector. Only 1 or the other works at same time though ? Dezzer.

14-04-08, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
buzz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Running multiple cable boxes. You can connect upto 3 boxes before the quality is affected.

15-04-08, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
winker Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 72 Thanks: 3 Thanked 38 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Running multiple cable boxes. You can run as many boxes as the signal is good for, but each box you attach reduces the "power" of the signal. If the signal coming into your house is crap, then you may or may not be able to run any boxes. If it is good then you may be able to run two or three, I have succesfully run more than three at various times, along with cable modem. The flip side is that the signal may be too strong and you need attenuators in line if you only run one or two boxes.

15-04-08, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
dezzer Dezzer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Running multiple cable boxes. So, how would i go about getting attenuators to see if it is the signal being too strong ? Can you get them from Maplins for instance, and are they any particular spec ?

16-04-08, 07:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
winker Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 72 Thanks: 3 Thanked 38 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Running multiple cable boxes. I got my attenuators by chatting up one of the cable installers, when he was doing a job in the street a few years ago. Though you may have a strong signal now, in a week you may have a lower power signal, with more subscribers off your green distribution box. I found links in google be searing "f-type attenuators". You only generally need 3db and 6db, bearing in mind you can put them together.

16-04-08, 08:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
redarrows A COMPUTER DUM PROGRAMMER Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LONDON Posts: 84 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Running multiple cable boxes. There u go all............... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PLUG-IN-F-TYPE...2em118Q2el1247 __________________ Need more help message me with your msn address

16-04-08, 02:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
dezzer Dezzer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Running multiple cable boxes. like it.......just the trick. Nice one buddy .

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