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adonh · 05-26-2015, 12:31 PM

I have a Winegard Traveler Dish satellite and currently have a Dish VIP211i K Dish receiver connected. I would like to replace the VIP211K receiver with a Dish Hopper that I have and I also have the SOLO NODE connector. I understand if I want to add a Joey I would use the SOLO NODE connector. But If I an not adding a Joey can I simply connect the same single cable that is connected to the VIP211K to the input on the the Hopper. I know I will need to call Dish to Activate once connected.

Thanks

TechWriter · 05-26-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by adonh

I have a Winegard Traveler Dish satellite and currently have a Dish VIP211i K Dish receiver connected. I would like to replace the VIP211K receiver with a Dish Hopper that I have and I also have the SOLO NODE connector. I understand if I want to add a Joey I would use the SOLO NODE connector. But If I an not adding a Joey can I simply connect the same single cable that is connected to the VIP211K to the input on the the Hopper. I know I will need to call Dish to Activate once connected.

You'll need to use a Solo Node with a Hopper even if you don't have Joeys connected:

Single Hopper
Hopper + VIP211 -- since you won't have Joeys, ignore the TAP and SPLITTER after the Solo Node. The dotted red line from the Solo Node would connect directly to the Hopper.

dengraham · 05-26-2015, 08:22 PM

Don,
I think the answer to your question is NO. A hopper needs to be connected to the Solo Node. The Solo Node needs TWO lines coming from the Travler in order to be able to record from different satellites. So, you therefore cannot merely connect the existing line directly to the Hopper.
>> Dennis

dengraham · 05-27-2015, 08:29 AM

Don,
You may be able to connect to the single line if you only watch the TV and do not record any programs at the same time??
>> Dennis

adonh · 05-27-2015, 10:47 AM

Thanks TechWriter and Dennis that is the answer and makes so much sense you have to have 2 lines to pause and record on another station. I will hook it up and re[ort back. Thanks again.

adonh · 05-28-2015, 11:01 AM

OK I am ready to make the switch from the VIP 211 in use in my Trailer with the Dish Hopper. called Dish in advance of connecting the Hopper to see what I needed to do to activate the Hopper, add the DVR services to my account and remove the VIP211 from my account. I was connected to Tech Support and after explaing what I wanted to do he told me that I could not replace the VIP 211 with the Hopper in my RV. I am sure that is not correct and he not not seem to know why. So did I make a mistake by calling first or should I just connect the Hopper and call to activate the new receiver. Thanks

TechWriter · 05-28-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by adonh

OK I am ready to make the switch from the VIP 211 in use in my Trailer with the Dish Hopper. called Dish in advance of connecting the Hopper to see what I needed to do to activate the Hopper, add the DVR services to my account and remove the VIP211 from my account. I was connected to Tech Support and after explaing what I wanted to do he told me that I could not replace the VIP 211 with the Hopper in my RV. I am sure that is not correct and he not not seem to know why. So did I make a mistake by calling first or should I just connect the Hopper and call to activate the new receiver. Thanks

Contact a local sat dealer. Don't go through DISH directly for an RV install.

BTW, did you purchase a Hopper?

adonh · 05-28-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TechWriter

Contact a local sat dealer. Don't go through DISH directly for an RV install.

BTW, did you purchase a Hopper?

yes i bought the hopper

adonh · 05-28-2015, 12:40 PM

I went ahead an connected the Hopper and followed the set onscreen instructions and and was able to pair the remote and TV functions and then called Dish to activate as instructed. This time opted for Customer Service and a CS rep completed the activation in just a couple of minutes so I am done.

dengraham · 05-28-2015, 01:51 PM

Good news. Enjoy.

TechWriter · 05-28-2015, 04:44 PM

Kudos! Though you still have to pay the monthly DVR fee with your purchased Hopper, you can essentially go Pay As You Go.

dengraham · 05-28-2015, 06:32 PM

Don,
I am told it is a good idea to unplug the DVR when you are traveling because it will prevent the disk from being bounced around. If you leave it plugged in, the disk will continue to look for programming even though it is turned off. It is worth it to save you from a failed disk. Glad you got it going.
>> Dennis