So, you need instructions for wiring your house for satellite television. While DirecTV and Dish Network usually offer free installation with new systems, it is helpful to do it yourself, especially if you have a somewhat complicated setup (televisions all over your house and no attic or crawl space to run wires). And, if you need a "custom" installation, that could cost more than your car, so keep things reasonable and install your home satellite wiring yourself.
Instructions
1. Mount and orient your satellite dish according to the manufacturer's specifications. You may also choose to simply install the dish, and then orient it once you've installed your satellite boxes; it is easier to point the dish using the satellite signal meter in one of the receivers to point the dish.
2. Install the satellite splitter, if you are wiring more than two televisions (or more than one television with a DVR). Unlike cable, satellite wiring all needs to come directly from the dish or the splitter, and you can't split it more than once. You will run two wires from the satellite dish to the "in" side of the splitter, and then the rest of your wiring will all come from the "out" side.
3. Decide where you want your televisions. Not only do you want to determine the rooms where you want your TVs, but you will also need to determine where in the room. Preferably, you want to put the TV on an exterior wall, as it's far simpler to run a wire there than to an interior wall.
4. Run the wires. Keep the wires outside of your home for as long as possible by running wires up rain ducts, through attics and crawl spaces. The less wire you have to run through your house, the better. Drill a hole to thread them into your rooms, and use the caulk to seal the hole against the elements. Run the wire across your baseboards to the television, using the staple gun to keep it in place.
5. Unpack and install each of your satellite boxes. To do this, plug the box into the wall, and connect the satellite wire you just ran to the "satellite in" connector. Connect the box to your television; refer to the manufacturer's directions for the best way to do this for your TV.
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