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Add 2nd wvb to hs17-500
Hi. I just had a hs17-500 with 6 wireless minis installed. 2 have a weak signal and one won’t connect. Can I install an older wvb from Amazon
DIRECTV Wireless Video Bridge for C41W C61W Genie Mini Recievers (Require HR34, HR44 or HR54)
to extend the signal? If yes, I just split the incoming signal and run one cable to the hs17 and one to the 2nd wvb?
thanks
Juniper
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3 years ago
You can have an external WVB along with the Genie-2's built-in one. You cannot use a "generic" one as DirecTV only uses their proprietary equipment.
Other than it must be wired on the coax, and provides up to 80 feet range (in ideal conditions), I am not sure of the exact wiring setup on it. Hopefully others who have done the install themselves can give clarification on that part.
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Dhenrynj
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3 years ago
Ok. So any directv WVB? The one on Amazon says “Require HR34, HR44 or HR54”. Is there a newer model you know of? I have not had directv in quite awhile when I was using multi-switches.
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litzdog911
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3 years ago
There's only one WVB model. It will work fine with your HS17.
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Dhenrynj
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3 years ago
Thanks
And that’s this one?
DIRECTV Wireless Video Bridge for C41W C61W Genie Mini Recievers (Require HR34, HR44 or HR54)
https://a.co/d/eu73mXd
and I split where it comes into the house. One to HS17 and one to the other WVB?
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shannon02
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3 years ago
You need a SWM splitter and you have to connect the red power pass through port to the HS17. Doesn't matter where you put it.
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