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Switching from directv to comcast

I've seen similar posts but wanted to ask directly. House is wired for directv. Have xfinity internet with own modem and router. Adding comcast tv soon. Can I use the swm 4 way splitter and coax that is in place for satellite for cable or do I have to replace lines and splitter with more appropriate equipment? Thanks( sorry if I posted in wrong forum)

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6 years ago

Just the splitter needs changed possibly use a no loss amp depending on signal levels

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 adding... look at the splitter(s). what is the frequency range? you need a high of 1002ghz or higher.

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Thank you for your reply. Here is a pic of the satellite splitter.20191226_222123.jpg

 

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@Stevericc wrote:

Thank you for your reply. Here is a pic of the satellite splitter.

@Stevericc wrote:

Thank you for your reply. Here is a pic of the satellite splitter.

unfortunately until someone approves viewing of the image you posted we can't see it. what is the highest frequency it shows?

 

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@Stevericc wrote:

Sorry about the  pic ....info on splitter:

DC power pass.    2-2150 mhz 4 way splitter


yes that is fine for frequency response. do you have 3 boxes and a gateway/modem to install/use?

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Any direct tv splitter shouldn’t be used. From someone who worked in the field, they don’t work well and always replaced (they aren’t Comcast approved).
Something like this is what is commonly used. You may need something else depending on how many cable outlets needed

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Sorry about the  pic ....info on splitter:

DC power pass.    2-2150 mhz 4 way splitter

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It should include 1 2 way splitter, so instead you’ll need one of these balanced 3 way splitters if they’re in 3 different areas

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I already have xfinity internet with my own modem and router. I'm adding comcast tv service with 2 TVs. I'm doing self install but not sure if the kit includes splitter. I assume this is standard procedure...I have 1 cable coming from box for internet. I'm adding tv service and was told a 2nd line isnt needed to add tv. Appreciate all the replies 

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I couldn't agree more with @CCAndrew ! That splitter is engineered for satellite service, not cable service. Being capable of passing such high frequencies could worsen the cable performance by allowing line noise ingress at those high frequencies to interfere with the cable services lower frequency range. A splitter engineered for cable service will filter / isolate that unneeded upper frequency range.

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