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CHAPTER 6 AUTHORIZE SMARTBOX
Authorization of SMARTBOX is a simple process that entails generating a list of information related to the
hardware components and providing this information to DISH. Once received and processed by DISH, the
authorization of SMARTBOX occurs automatically. Execute the following steps to initiate authorization.
1. Validate that each satellite receiver blade has tuner lock as referenced in Chapter 4 UPDATE SOFTWARE.
2. Click the Configurations tab (See Figure 11.).
Figure 11. Configurations Tab
3. Click Generate Authorization List. A comma-separated values (.csv) file is downloaded to your computer.
The file contains a list of the chassis number, the blade serial numbers, the receiver CAIDs and the
SmartCard numbers (See Figure 12.).
NOTES:
• Authorization can take up to 24 hours. SMARTBOX needs to remain powered on and locked to satellites for
authorization to be completed.
• The Refresh button updates frequently changing information, such as signal strength. Static information such
as serial numbers do not get “refreshed.”
• Once the file has been downloaded, open it in Excel to verify that it has accurately populated the necessary
information (the correct number of CAIDs and SmartCards). Only Satellite Receiver Blades have ProCAMs with
CAIDs and SmartCards. If a blade has not fully booted before generating this file, its information will not be
included.
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