"This is a good question which I would like to know the answer to also."

"I would be looking at your signal strength and if your pointing to the right tower.  (Kopukairua) heres a coverage map..  https://freeviewnz.tv/media/1106/kopukairua_standalone_freeview.pdf"

"It could be an oddball LNB that's not supported by the A2. The LNB LO frequency should be written on the LNB. "

"I think the A2 accommodates the drifting LO on the old sky LNBs. Its got to be either a faulty LNB or faulty box. Have to tried a power reset on the A2? I would be ringing DishTV.  "

"Have you tried changing the LNB frequency between 11300 and 10750?"

"looks one of the transponders is missing - try factory resetting or adding transponder 12519 sr 22500 h"

"Try changing LNB frequency to 10750"

"Find your LNB options . It needs to be either 10750 or 11300. If one doesnt work try the other."

"And your remote"

"Sounds like your hard drive might be getting tired"

"Default pin is usually 0000"

"Easy way is to do a factory reset. pin is 0000 unless you've changed it"

"Personally I wouldn't get an apple. It sounds more like not enough data getting to the dongle you need to remember their only small and stuck behind your TV. try moving your wifi closer or just getting a better reception by the TV."

"Yes it does and Bluetooth speakers etc"

"How are you connected to the network? Wirelessly or Ethernet cable. What do you call a strong signal? What's your network speed? Where are you measuring your signal from? What sort of connection have you got now?"

"point your remote at a  digital camera and if it's working you will see a red glow. if it is working it probably means there's a fault with the ir reader in your sat box"