Topic 'Cablecard Query' in forum 'Verizon FIOS TV' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Cablecard-Query-27963770 en Sat, 18 May 2013 17:39:07 EDT Sat, 18 May 2013 17:39:07 EDT Re: Cablecard Query http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cablecard-Query-27968084
All of these need coax for the video input. They do not use Internet for video, but they do need Internet for the channel guides.

Yes, you can use a splitter for the coax and feed the coax to other devices. I have a splitter that feeds my TV (direct Clear QAM), Verizon's cable box, an Actiontec router, and the Ceton InfiniTV tuner card. All work fine. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cablecard-Query-27968084 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:48:37 EDT Re: Cablecard Query http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cablecard-Query-27963793 said by alan47:

does it need a coaxial cable connection to it or does it work off of the router's wireless network or does it need an ethernet cable?

None of these. A cable card plugs into a special slot in a device such as a Tivo. It is the device it plugs into that requires the coax connection.

You don't specify what kind of device you're considering, but you will need a coax drop for that device. It can be split off an existing drop, or you can have another drop run.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cablecard-Query-27963793 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:09:30 EDT Cablecard Query http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Cablecard-Query-27963770
I have two STBs with two coax cables. If the CableCard needs a separate coax, do I use a splitter on one of my two coax cables or does Verizon need to come in and install a third coax?

Thanks for furthering my understanding.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Cablecard-Query-27963770 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:02:02 EDT