OTA

[jrat69]

If I put the OTA tuner on a hopper, can I see the OTA channels on the Joey's? If I have 2 Hoppers will I need 2 OTA Tuners? I haven't upgraded yet, but thinking about it. I don't have Internet at either TV, Will they connect wireless to my router?

 

[navychop]

Yes.

Yes.

And yes.

 

[Bobby]

Keep in mind that you will need OTA antenna access to both Hoppers for this to work.

 

[KAB]

Also, wireless connect to internet is not reliable as hard wired, either via Cat5 or HIC. My installer would not do wireless...went with HIC.

 

[GaryPen]

If I put the OTA tuner on a hopper, can I see the OTA channels on the Joey's? If I have 2 Hoppers will I need 2 OTA Tuners? I haven't upgraded yet, but thinking about it. I don't have Internet at either TV, Will they connect wireless to my router?

The new Hopper w/Sling has built-in wi-fi. The original Hopper requires a dongle (available for $25 from MyDish, or possibly for free during install.) The Joey uses the Hopper's internet connection, as long as bridging is enabled on the Hopper.

Never mind the wi-fi naysayers. If you have a solid connection to your router, wi-fi works just fine with the Hopper. Obviously, wired is preferred. But, don't go to too much trouble trying to get a wired connection to it, if you have solid wi-fi signal.

The HIC is another option. But, unless you have an easy way to get rg6 near close to your router, you can run into the same problem as running cat5/6 to your Hopper.