The HomePlug-to-Ethernet adapter, also known as SlingLink, allows communication over the home power lines, eliminating the need to run new cabling. The ViP-series of DISH Network receiver include HomePlug support – only one HomePlug-to-Ethernet adapter is needed to connect the satellite receiver to the home networking equipment.
HomePlug Considerations
Don’t plug HomePlug-compatible equipment into ground fault interrupter (GFI) outlets. GFI outlets have the Test and Reset buttons on them. They have additional parts that may interrupt or stop the HomePlug signal. There is no HomePlug approved GFI
Surge protectors must be HomePlug-compatible, and HomePlug equipment needs to be plugged into the HomePlug outlet on the surge protector
Home lighting dimmers that are on the same circuit can interfere with HomePlug signals. Avoid using dimmers and HomePlug equipment on the same circuit
HomePlug signals can interfere with Phonex wireless adapters, so avoid using these technologies together
One HomePlug-to-Ethernet adapter must be obtained for use at the location of the router, gateway, or Ethernet switch. One adapter supports up to 15 receivers. The ViP-series of DISH Network receivers include HomePlug 1.0 support. HomePlug Turbo adapters can also be used.
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to an available ETHERNET (LAN) port on the router, gateway, or Ethernet switch.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port on the HomePlug-to-Ethernet adapter.
Plug the HomePlug-to-Ethernet adapter into an electrical outlet located near the router.
Note: The HomePlug-to-Ethernet adapter and the DISH Network satellite receiver’s power cord should both be plugged directly into an electrical wall outlet. If a surge protector is used, it must be approved for use with HomePlug devices, and the adapter or satellite receiver must be plugged into the HomePlug outlet of the surge protector. Do not plug the adapter or satellite receiver into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch or into GFI electrical outlets.
Setting Up the Receiver
Using the DISH Network remote control for the receiver that is connected to the home network, access the Network Setup screen by pressing MENU, selecting System Setup, Installation, Broadband Setup, then Network Setup. Verify the IP address is populated (not all 0s). If the IP address is all 0s, select Reset Connection. An Attention 875 message will display briefly, then you will return to the Network Setup screen.
Verify the Connection Status on the Network Setup screen shows Connected Online, and that the IP address does not show all 0s. If the IP address shows all 0s, follow the “Broadband Connectivity Issues” troubleshooting flow to resolve the issue.
Select Done to exit the Network Setup screen.
Verify the receiver can successfully connect to DISH Network by pressing MENU on the remote control, selecting System Setup, then Diagnostics. Select Connection to test the Internet connection. The Connection option also tests the phone line, if connected. The results should display Broadband Connection OK. Note: If a phone line is not also connected to the receiver, connection results will display Phone Connection Failure. This is OK.
To connect to DISH Network to update Pay-Per-View purchase records and waive the Programming Access Fee, select Call Out. Note: If the receiver has already connected to DISH Network, selecting Call Out may display No Call Out Pending. This is OK.