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I have my install scheduled for next week! I'm trying to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.
I currently have DirecTV. This hookup includes 2 RG-6 lines from the basement up to the TV. Since the basement end of these lines is near where the telephone service enters the house, I'm hoping I can just locate the ONT at or near the phone block and then use the existing coax.
But I'm confused about the role of the router and the set-top boxes. I understand (I think) that the router is needed for the STB as well as for the Internet service. But how does the router connect to the STB--there is only one coax jack on it, for the incoming line from the ONT, right?
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correct. ONT -> splitter -> STB(s) & router.
the coax acts like ethernet cables do in the pc lan world so that all boxes can get their data for the guide.