How to use DiSEqC Switch 2×1?

If you are thinking to connect another dish antenna with the same set-top box then you should read this post about using DiSEqC Switch 2×1 till the end.

According to your image, you want to search Ku-band LNB2 and c-Band LNB1 by using 2 port DiSEqC Switch 2×1.

Please follow the given steps… after connecting all the jumper cables as above picture.

Step:1

Go to Satellite List and Tick or create any two Satellite Names.

Step:2

Now Go to LNB Setting and select Satellite Name and enable the below options for This satellite.

Settings for C-Band LNB1 –

LNB Type – Standard
LNB Frequency – 05150
DiSEqC1.0 – LNB1
Polarity – Auto or H/V
22k – on
Mode – FTA

Save the settings and exit from the antenna settings.

Step:3

Now create or select another satellite in the dish antenna setting.

Settings for Ku-Band LNB 2:

LNB Type – Universal
LNB Frequency – 09750-10600
DiSEqC1.0 – LNB2
Polarity – Auto
22k – off
Mode – FTA

Save the settings and exit from the antenna settings.

Now you can go to the scan multi-satellite option and tick both satellites with the blind scan option, mode -FTA only.

Wait for 2-3 minutes to scan all the FTA TV channels from both dish antenna or satellites.

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