I‘ve finally gotten to the point where I have decided to switch fom Cox cable to Direct TV for my TV service, but have been looking around for more information on the mini boxes for the Genie and I'm not sure which way to go yet (wired vs wieless).

Our install is scheduled Tuesday afternoon, so it is getting to crunch time and want to be prepared when the installer shows up. If I go with the wired solution how is it hooked up? Does it or can it use a wired network (MOCA) that I have already in my house? If I decide to go wireless, does the system work without any loss of quality or reliability?

I am keeping Cox internet for now as there is no other worthy alternative at the moment, so what am I looking at as far as installer hassles if you have experience with this?

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Posted by djangochained

Gardere

Member since Jul 2013

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Posted on 12/11/16 at 8:10 pm to LSUJay13

Wired uses coax

Wirelsss uses a wireless hub that is connected to router

I think you can only have 3 wirelsss receivers on at any given time

The genie (main receiver) is connected via coax to satellite

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Posted by dallastiger55

Jennings, LA

Member since Jan 2010

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Posted on 12/11/16 at 8:23 pm to djangochained

wireless works fine, but it is a little slower on response times. If you can, go wired unless its on a patio or something.

there is also an up-charge for the wireless bridge of $99 last time i checked

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Posted by Croacka

Denham Springs

Member since Dec 2008

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Posted on 12/11/16 at 9:19 pm to LSUJay13

I would request to not have mini genies and just have standalone receivers paired to a genie. They can still access your recordings but they don't use up one of your genie's tuners when watching something.

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