6-in, 8-out DIRECTV-approved switch to expand Ka/Ku dish antennas from 4 to 8-outputs.

The Zinwell WB68 is a DIRECTV-approved, 6x8 multi-switch, designed to expand the new Ka/Ku Satellite Dish Antennas from 4 outputs to 8 outputs, supporting up a, 8 independently operating receivers. The WB68 supports all DIRECTV Receivers, but is specially designed to work with the newest MPEG4-capable DlRECTV HD Receivers, such as the model H20.

The WB68 supports up to two additional inputs using "Flexports" from satellites at locations such as 95° West Longitude (WL) and 72.5°W.L.

If you connect an older (non-MPEG4-capable) DlRECTV Receiver that has the auto-configure feature to the WB68, do not use the auto-configure feature; manually selecting the dish type will speed up the installation process If you do run the auto-configure feature, and you have multiple receivers, run auto-configure on only one receiver at a time, and before running, make sure the other receivers are using a channel on the satellite at 101 ° W.L. (Channel 1 00 is suggested.) This will reduce data acquisition time and minimize error.

The WB68 is passive, powered only by the connected DlRECTV Receiver(s). There is no retail equivalent multi- switch. Flexports require selection codes unique to DlRECTV; other ports can be accessed with either tone/voltage or selection codes.

The WB68 can be used to replace a SAM-6802 narrowband 6x8 multi-switch. The SAM-6802 is being phased out.