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Connecting Using DishCOMM
4 If one DishCOMM-compatible receiver is attached to a physical telephone-line connection,
then this receiver's modem can be shared with other DishCOMM-compatible receivers in
the home, as follows:
a Connect an active phone line to one receiver.
b Create the DishCOMM Network (see instructions, above).
c Using the receiver that is physically connected to an active phone line, go to the
Phone System menu (press the MENU button, select System Setup, Installation, and
finally Phone System). Ensure that “Local” is displayed under Connection Mode.
d Using the other DishCOMM-compatible receiver(s), access the Phone System menu
(press the MENU button, select System Setup, Installation, and finally Phone
System). Ensure that “Remote” is displayed under Connection Mode.
5 If no receivers in your home have a telephone jack located close enough for a physical
connection, then a DishCOMM Modem can be shared among multiple DishCOMM-
compatible receivers, as follows:
a Connect an active phone line to the modem.
b Create the DishCOMM Network (see instructions, above).
c Using all DishCOMM-compatible receiver(s) not attached to a phone line, access the
Phone System menu (press the MENU button, select System Setup, Installation, and
finally Phone System). Ensure that “Remote” is displayed under Connection Mode.
DishCOMM Considerations
Keep in mind these important considerations about using DishCOMM network technology:
• If you are using a surge protector/strip, you must use one that is approved for use with
HomePlug devices, and the receiver(s) and/or the DishCOMM Modem must be
plugged into the HomePlug-compatible outlet of the surge protector.
• DishCOMM equipment should not be plugged into switched outlets.
• Dimmers for home lighting can interfere with DishCOMM. It is not recommended to
use dimmers on the same home electrical circuit as DishCOMM equipment.
• Avoid plugging DishCOMM equipment into GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) outlets, as
they may interfere with network communications.
• When sharing a receiver's built-in telephone modem, the Caller ID feature must be
enabled on both receivers in order to provide the information to the receiver that is not
physically connected to the phone line. Caller ID service must be active on this line.
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