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Installation Overview

The following is an overview of the process of assembling, testing and delivering SMARTBOX to a customer site.

Subsequent chapters contain detailed step-by-step instructions. Follow the information ﬂow of the chapters to

ensure a successful setup of SMARTBOX hardware and software.

• Assemble Power Components — Connect cables, power supplies and power.

• Install Blades — Plan distribution of blades and install.

• Conﬁgure Computer Network Settings — Conﬁgure computer settings to access SMARTBOX

User Interface.

• Login to SMARTBOX — Login to the SMARTBOX User Interface to begin conﬁguring your system.

• Enable Satellites — Enable satellites and verify that tuners lock properly.

• Update Software — Download software, connect to network, update software and reboot.

• Authorize SMARTBOX — Authorize SMARTBOX with DISH and resolve any authorization problems.

• Scan for Satellite Services — Scan for satellite services to populate Services page based on visible

orbitals/transponders and authorized programming.

• Set Up Data Port(s) — Specify Content/Control Interface for data ports.

• Set Up CAS Server — Enter address and details for encryption if Verimatrix or Lynk is employed.

• Map Services (Bulk) — Conﬁgure services for output (QAM, NTSC, IP Stream) and set up the

Program Guide.

• DISH QAM (Digital Upgrade) — Conﬁgure transponders and frequency range.

• Export Conﬁguration File — Store this ﬁle, save your mapped services for this conﬁguration.

• Perform Soak Test — Run SMARTBOX 24 to 48 hours. Perform a functional test at the end of the soak to

ensure all components are working.

• Prepare to Ship — Shut SMARTBOX down, remove the power supplies and ship the unit to the

customer site.

• Install on Customer Site — Connect SMARTBOX to satellite feeds, power sources and Internet connection;

refresh satellites, scan for authorized services and set up Welcome Channel(s) and the

Program Guide.

NOTE: To ensure the latest software download, set up and test SMARTBOX just before it is due to be set up on

the customer site.

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