Shaw Gateway: Installation and setup discussion - Page 10 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

OakBankBart · 2011-12-05, 01:15 PM

I have a harmony 890 with rf and I am able to control separate portals, but you need to set up each portal as a separate device and you need to use separate channels on your blaster unit.
I have one portal set up to use channel "A" and the other on "B"
Each device has it's own configuration, even though they are identical devices.

timmy77476 · 2011-12-07, 07:56 PM

im a newb around here and was hoping for a little help. Sorry in advance if this is in the wrong place. is anyone running hdmi from the portal thru there receiver and to the tv? ive never had a problem with any of my previous shaw boxes, the pace box or the dcx3400. my receiver is only a year old and does hdmi 1.4 3d . its a pioneer vsx821k , but when shaw was here they were unable to get it to work so now im running hdmi direct to the tv and an optical cable to my receiver.

im just curious if anyone was able to get the the portal to run hdmi thru the receiver to there tv? any suggestions? ive been on the phone with shaw and pioneer and no one seems to be able to help me

thanks for any help

tim

Reboot · 2011-12-07, 08:12 PM

Funny you should ask, I just installed a Denon AV receiver with 6 in 1 out, I have the Portal connected through it to my Samsung UN60D8000 and it works perfectly

. I also have an XBox, PS3, Patriot Box Office and a Samsung BD player all are working (audio & video) seamlessly through my Harmony One remote.

timmy77476 · 2011-12-07, 08:18 PM

thanks reboot

my xbox 360 and my bluray player still work perfectly , its just th enew portal i cant get to work.

can i ask what model your denon is? maybe ill just upgrade my receiver

Reboot · 2011-12-07, 08:22 PM

It is an AVR-1712, picked it up at Future Shop for $329.99, couldn't pass it up

timmy77476 · 2011-12-07, 09:53 PM

cant find that one anywhere for under 400 if you see that deal again please let me know thanks

or if anyone has a solution to the problem with the pioneer receiver id love to hear it

raypundo · 2011-12-07, 10:45 PM

I just got the Gateway and run a Pioneer VSX-1018AH without any issue using HDMI.

Bobafart · 2011-12-10, 02:24 AM

I just won a Gateway and a Portal.

I currently have one of the Arris PVRs from a couple of years ago.

Can I switch things over myself to install the new Portal/Gateway or do I have to book a tech to come over?

If I have to book .. say I book tomorrow (Sat Dec 10)... how long would it take a tech to come install the gateway/portal on average?

thanks

Minshull · 2011-12-10, 12:04 PM

Congrats on your win!

Quote:

If I have to book .. say I book tomorrow (Sat Dec 10)... how long would it take a tech to come install the gateway/portal on average?

My daughter is having hers installed today - 2 weeks since signup.
Mine gets installed next Sunday - again about 2 weeks since signup.
The lady my wife spoke to siad to expect the tech to be here for 5-6 hours, but most threads here have indicated much less time. My house has all the cabling and wiring already in place, which I'm sure is the norm. I bet the 5-6 hour estimate is worst case scenario.

cdncableguy · 2011-12-10, 01:00 PM

Definitely a worse case scenario. It does vary from house to house depending on what needs to be done.

Jetranger · 2011-12-10, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobafart

I just won a Gateway and a Portal.

Wow, how did you manage to do that? Where was the contest?
EDIT: I found the answer in your other post. Congratulations.

Quote:

I currently have one of the Arris PVRs from a couple of years ago.

Do you mean a Pace PVR as I don't believe Shaw has ever offered another Arris box before this one?

Quote:

Can I switch things over myself to install the new Portal/Gateway or do I have to book a tech to come over?

You will have to book an install and they will be able to tell you when it will be when you call Shaw, as previously stated.

linz8392 · 2011-12-10, 04:11 PM

Just a quick question. Is there a way to program one of the extra buttons on the Harmony (the red, green, yellow or blue) to get it to make the Shaw Gateway do a 5 minute skip?

I dont want to make my actual "skip" button do a 5 minute skip...i want that button to do the 30 second skip.

Any thoughts?

thanks

Jetranger · 2011-12-10, 05:14 PM

Sadly, no. The skip length is programmed into the command function rather than the actual command. I agree it would be nice to have the option of more skip durations but since the standard remote is not programmable, I guess they figured we'd be 'happy' with the couple of options they gave us.

Bobafart · 2011-12-10, 05:23 PM

so can the portals be used to extend a home wifi network yet?

if not any idea when?

FenderF4i · 2011-12-10, 05:48 PM

I need to figure out how I want everything installed and where. Am I correct in understanding that I can have the gateway unit and internet modem installed at the same wall outlet? Would they install a wall jack with two coaxial nodes on it?

2011-12-07, 07:56 PM	#137
timmy77476 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: vancouver . bc Posts: 4	shaw gateway hdmi thru receiver im a newb around here and was hoping for a little help. Sorry in advance if this is in the wrong place. is anyone running hdmi from the portal thru there receiver and to the tv? ive never had a problem with any of my previous shaw boxes, the pace box or the dcx3400. my receiver is only a year old and does hdmi 1.4 3d . its a pioneer vsx821k , but when shaw was here they were unable to get it to work so now im running hdmi direct to the tv and an optical cable to my receiver. im just curious if anyone was able to get the the portal to run hdmi thru the receiver to there tv? any suggestions? ive been on the phone with shaw and pioneer and no one seems to be able to help me thanks for any help tim

2011-12-07, 08:12 PM	#138
Reboot Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chilliwack Mountain, Shaw Gateway & 3 Portals, Samsung UN60D8000, BenQ HDDLP, Denon AVR-1712 Posts: 326	@timmy77476 Funny you should ask, I just installed a Denon AV receiver with 6 in 1 out, I have the Portal connected through it to my Samsung UN60D8000 and it works perfectly . I also have an XBox, PS3, Patriot Box Office and a Samsung BD player all are working (audio & video) seamlessly through my Harmony One remote. __________________ Retired, Gateway fan, motorcycle is insured, time to get away from the TV!

2011-12-07, 10:45 PM	#142
raypundo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 141	I just got the Gateway and run a Pioneer VSX-1018AH without any issue using HDMI. __________________ 62MX195, Shaw 6412 HD-PVR, Sony S350, VSX-1018AH-K, LC-42D62U (Computer monitor)

2011-12-10, 01:00 PM	#145
cdncableguy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 73	Definitely a worse case scenario. It does vary from house to house depending on what needs to be done. __________________ I am a Shaw Employee. However, I am not posting on behalf of Shaw, and my posts are not official statements.

2011-12-10, 04:11 PM	#147
linz8392 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 14	Shaw Gateway and Harmony 650 Remote Just a quick question. Is there a way to program one of the extra buttons on the Harmony (the red, green, yellow or blue) to get it to make the Shaw Gateway do a 5 minute skip? I dont want to make my actual "skip" button do a 5 minute skip...i want that button to do the 30 second skip. Any thoughts? thanks

2011-12-05, 01:15 PM	#136
OakBankBart Rookie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 11	I have a harmony 890 with rf and I am able to control separate portals, but you need to set up each portal as a separate device and you need to use separate channels on your blaster unit. I have one portal set up to use channel "A" and the other on "B" Each device has it's own configuration, even though they are identical devices.

2011-12-07, 08:18 PM	#139
timmy77476 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: vancouver . bc Posts: 4	thanks reboot my xbox 360 and my bluray player still work perfectly , its just th enew portal i cant get to work. can i ask what model your denon is? maybe ill just upgrade my receiver

2011-12-07, 08:22 PM	#140
Reboot Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chilliwack Mountain, Shaw Gateway & 3 Portals, Samsung UN60D8000, BenQ HDDLP, Denon AVR-1712 Posts: 326	It is an AVR-1712, picked it up at Future Shop for $329.99, couldn't pass it up

2011-12-07, 09:53 PM	#141
timmy77476 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: vancouver . bc Posts: 4	cant find that one anywhere for under 400 if you see that deal again please let me know thanks or if anyone has a solution to the problem with the pioneer receiver id love to hear it

2011-12-10, 02:24 AM	#143
Bobafart Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 148	I just won a Gateway and a Portal. I currently have one of the Arris PVRs from a couple of years ago. Can I switch things over myself to install the new Portal/Gateway or do I have to book a tech to come over? If I have to book .. say I book tomorrow (Sat Dec 10)... how long would it take a tech to come install the gateway/portal on average? thanks

2011-12-10, 05:14 PM	#148
Jetranger Premium Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary SonyTVs,ShawGateway&6Portals DCX3400, Pace 770D, 5ShawExpanders:3WD,1Sgt,1iOmga Harmony One Posts: 3,331	Sadly, no. The skip length is programmed into the command function rather than the actual command. I agree it would be nice to have the option of more skip durations but since the standard remote is not programmable, I guess they figured we'd be 'happy' with the couple of options they gave us. __________________ If you want more then ask for it rather than going hungry. If you want more than I have then you should ask. They're going to park their car over there.

2011-12-10, 05:23 PM	#149
Bobafart Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 148	so can the portals be used to extend a home wifi network yet? if not any idea when?

2011-12-10, 05:48 PM	#150
FenderF4i Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 54	I need to figure out how I want everything installed and where. Am I correct in understanding that I can have the gateway unit and internet modem installed at the same wall outlet? Would they install a wall jack with two coaxial nodes on it?

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