Directv Genie Set up
Anyone using the DIRECTV "Genie" system with a wireless Genie mini in their rv. Would like to hear how it set up and how it works for you.
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FYI
We recently upgraded to a DTV HR44 receiver which meant changing from a multiswitch to SWM. The installer indicated that our 8 year old black RG6 coax installed by DTV was good for many more years and that the new white coax that DTV now uses doesn’t last as long in the sun. He said our PCT-DRS-6 compression fittings did not always make good contact with the coax shield and replaced all of them with the L1RC SMS Ultimate which has a red cap. He also replaced the barrel connectors with a HF-81 with a yellow insert. These changes were for the purpose of longer term reliability and the higher frequency demands of SWM.
On another note he said that DTV no longer ships equipment to customers (you can buy it online however). In addition DTV has replaced 7 of the 9 independent installer vendors in this area with DTV trained installers.
He also indicated that the Wireless Genie was very reliable with no WiFi interference if the installation was done correctly and the distance restrictions to other WiFi equipment was maintained. These 4’ minimum distances as shown in the Training Guide may make installation in a rig more difficult. To be clear this is the WiFi connection from the Video Bridge and the C41W mini clients. This is NOT the internet WiFi connection that some receivers like the HR44 use. Therefore the HR44 is one of the devices that must maintain the 4’ restriction.
We recently upgraded to a DTV HR44 receiver which meant changing from a multiswitch to SWM. The installer indicated that our 8 year old black RG6 coax installed by DTV was good for many more years and that the new white coax that DTV now uses doesn’t last as long in the sun. He said our PCT-DRS-6 compression fittings did not always make good contact with the coax shield and replaced all of them with the L1RC SMS Ultimate which has a red cap. He also replaced the barrel connectors with a HF-81 with a yellow insert. These changes were for the purpose of longer term reliability and the higher frequency demands of SWM.
On another note he said that DTV no longer ships equipment to customers (you can buy it online however). In addition DTV has replaced 7 of the 9 independent installer vendors in this area with DTV trained installers.
He also indicated that the Wireless Genie was very reliable with no WiFi interference if the installation was done correctly and the distance restrictions to other WiFi equipment was maintained. These 4’ minimum distances as shown in the Training Guide may make installation in a rig more difficult. To be clear this is the WiFi connection from the Video Bridge and the C41W mini clients. This is NOT the internet WiFi connection that some receivers like the HR44 use. Therefore the HR44 is one of the devices that must maintain the 4’ restriction.
