Directv Multiswitch versus SWM
Preface: for the last 4 years, I've been using my trusty 18" single LNB for Standard Definition - so I'm fairly comfortable setting up my Satellite dish and connecting it to my Directv box(set as m...
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I still have the 18" round dish (for SD service) on my house, however I installed a SWM8 so I can move my DVR to whatever room I want without having to run a second coax to every room.
Since my RV's receiver is NOT SWM (it could be, but my portable antenna is not SWM and I don't want to change it back and forth), I ran a "legacy" line from the SWM8 to the RV.
In answer to your question, YES, the SWM will not work without the power inserter.
Since I have an outlet in the attic, right beside the SWM8, I actually put the power inserter in the attic with the SWM8. It is out of sight there.
Since my RV's receiver is NOT SWM (it could be, but my portable antenna is not SWM and I don't want to change it back and forth), I ran a "legacy" line from the SWM8 to the RV.
In answer to your question, YES, the SWM will not work without the power inserter.
Since I have an outlet in the attic, right beside the SWM8, I actually put the power inserter in the attic with the SWM8. It is out of sight there.
