As others as said, signal must go from Tailgater directly to VIP211 box. I was able to access the cables in and out of my control box. I unplugged the Satellite-in cable, attached a short extension coax, one long enough to reach the VIP211 box. That box is connected to one of the TV's component inputs.
During travel, I disconnect the VIP211 and put it into its original box. The tailgater also travels in its original box. Outside, I have 100-foot, 50-foot, and 20-foot coax cables. Sometimes, because of trees, all three must be connected together, but signal is good even over 10 feet of coax.
