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Whole Home Equipment Upgrade Path
I was recommented to upgrade the main box (H34) because of issues. Now, if I upgrade, to what extent must I upgrade other parts of the whole home system?
To be clear, this is the list of existing whole home equipment componets: One H34, two H24, one power inserter (120VAC to 21 VDC), one bridge (coax to Ethernet), 1x4 adpader (one coax to four coax), and roof dish. Some of the equipment is co-located in my home's structured (LAN) wiring center.
Additionally, can I self install the upgraded quipment or does the DirecTV service technician do the work?
shannon02
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9 months ago
You only need to replace the HR34, if you call DTV and tell them it is dead they will send you an HR54 if they still have any left in stock for $20 shipping for self install. If not then you will have to upgrade to the HS17 mini client only system that will be tech installed and starts a new 2yr contract. The HR54 can power the SWM LNB on the dish arm by connecting the coax from it to the red power pass through port on the SWM splitter if you want to remove the power inserter.
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TexasBrit
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9 months ago
don't get the HS17. You would have to replace the two H24s as well because theywon't work with the HS17. You need to replace the HR34 with the Hr54, I've not see any evidence there are no HR54. Just be persistent.
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