Do I still need to rent a cablecard with this device to watch Fios TV?
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This device doesn't have anything to do with cable cards but is a windows media center extender. To actually receive the tv channels you need something like the ceton infinitv or hauppauge hdhomerun. Those would require a cable card.
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Depends on what your needs are. I believe that the $150 version includes an additional coaxial to ethernet converter. With FIOS, you do not need that, unless you want to hardwire a TV or Blu-ray, instead of using the Wifi extender. The instructions will lead you to believe that you need the $150 version, however, this is not true with FIOS. FIOS already has MoCA set up by default. other cable providers, I believe, do not, and thus need the $150
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You need to rent the cable/dish card to see TV on your computer. You will see the channels you pay your service provider. That is if you do not pay for HBO you will not see HBO. The cable card cost me about a dollar a month.
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yes. BUT, you will only be able to watch what the SENDING tv is on.( one tv must be connected to the cable company box)
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When FIOS was installed for me, the FIOS technician had set that all up...I would contactFIOS to either have one mailed to you or set up an appointment for a technician to installit
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Yes you will need a cable card to make this work. If you are just wanting TV on your computer there are several other options to look at including http://www.hauppauge.com/. Hope that helps.
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So how's the FIOS? Do you notice a big improvement in HD picture quality? I'm getting FIOS installed at the end of March and can't wait!
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well i found out that the box is not the reason i cant watch tv it is that my FIOS box requires an active signal or a return signal to push out video. now the hdmi switch maskes the signal retuning from the tv so it reguiers some thing like an XBOX or a google chromecast to push out a signal to mimic the tvs return signal to the FIOS box. I dont know if you dish box requires an active signal to push out media. so i would try contacting dish to see if they can tell you the correct answer.
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You may have to pay to rent a "cable card" to use it on the system (I have verizon and have to rent a card) Also, you might lose other features. For me, I can't get "on demand" movies. I don't pay a few for using the box other than the card. Also, I got a WI-FI router "free" because I did not need their box. I do have to pay TiVo. $15/month
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I am using it with my Verison FIOS service, so yes, at least for one cable service. Keep in mind, though, unlike an old-fashioned land line, if you lose electricity, the cable phone won't work.
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Hello Dave, I am not sure if this one will work in place of your fios router. I know my cable installer from (Charter) told me to go buy my own instead of paying a monthly fee. I ordered this one and was able to install myself. It has worked perfectly, I use wifi for my laptop, and my android phone. No problems. Good solid reception, I can even go out to my patio and front yard. Hope this helps, why not google your question comparing item vs. fios router. ...Have a good day
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Ok..so it's not digital capable, but if I have cable tv coming into my home already, won't I still be ok to use this device?
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I actually tried it without a Verizon box, hooking the FIOS cable directly to the MDR-515 and asked it to auto channels with cable, analog/digital. I got lots of clear and sharp channels but not all, and it was hard to tell what are those channels, many seems to be repeat of the few basic channels. Phillip
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I do not rent a box either and have had this device about 4 months.... No Problems to date.But you will need a modem to go with it.Dave...
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It has a QAM tuner which is what's required by most providers for direct connect, bypassing the cable box. You will not get premium channels, nor the station guide. And most providers will only supply unscrambled those channels that are available over-the-air. I use this successfully with FIOS TV.
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I connected my fios cable by myself without any problem... It takes some time but you will be able to watch cable
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Yes it works with FiOS. if you need more info Google AVS Home Theater PC forum.