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Old 18-10-2007   #6
HB13DISH
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Originally Posted by goffy View Post
Thanks for the replies. Once i have it all set up is it ok to leave the cable permanently connected between the receiver and the PC?

i was worried that powering up might damage either the computer or the satbox if cable connected all the time.
Good question.
I usually keep the Ethernet cable connected all the time between PC (and now router) and box, but disconnect the RS-232 cable, maybe because I am over cautious and also because I only need it once in a blue moon.
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