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    SWM-8 Port 2



    Just trying to get my head around the SWM, and after reviewing the Directv info, I have a question maybe someone can answer.

    The SWM-8 has 2 SWM ports...port #1 that can be connected to a splitter/power inserter and provides 8 channels. I have seen some pictures showing something connected to port #2 that the drawing says "can be connected to SWM ODU's". However the literature keeps saying "8 channels".

    Can port #2 be used like port #1 to connect another 8 SWM ODUs for a total of 16? Or can you still only have 8 receivers on ports 1 & 2?

    Thanks.
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  • #2
    You can have a total of 8 tuners on a SWM8. If you want to split them between the two ports, that's fine...but you will never get more than 8 tuners (eg. 4 DVRs) out of one SWM8. If you need more than 8, get two SWMs and a 2-SWM chassis.

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    • #3
      OK...then what purpose does the 2nd SWM port serve?

      I saw something in one of the drawings that claims port #2 can be used "for a single SWM ODU". Is it possible that the 2nd port can do a 9th receiver?

      I also saw something where they call the SWM-8 a 2-apartment switch, with SWM ports for 2 dwellings.

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      • #4
        The second port basically means you have a 1x2 splitter integrated into the SWM. The unit can only support 8 SWM signals.

        There's no reason you can't support two or more apartments with one SWM, as long as the total number of tuners is 8 or less.
        Been here a long time . . .

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