Once you have got new portable satellite dish, you have to setup it properly. You can ask for a professional to setup, but in order to save money you can setup on your own.

The following is a step by step basic guide to setup your own portable satellite dish:

- First and foremost thing is that you have to mount the portable satellite dish on a stand. You can place this dish on your roof, or on a balcony, or fixed on a wall. You make sure that the location you pick has no tall trees or tall buildings nearby
- If you reside in an apartment or a condo where you cannot place it on roof top, you can place on your balcony.
- Subsequent step after placing the dish in right position, you have to connect one side of the cable to the dish and other side of the cable is connected to your television by means of intermediate equipment.
- The intermediate equipment is nothing but the satellite receiver. You make sure that no magnetic devices are located near this equipment.
- Connect the power adapter to the receiver then switch on the power supply. Switch on your television, and then monitor the satellite signal strength by means of menu option on your television.
- If the signal strength is not appropriate, you can adjust the position of dish receiver. For adjusting the position you can make use of compass.
- Signal strength is not good after adjusting the direction, then you can adjust the angle of elevation, and other parameters
- Finally, you have to contact the satellite provider to activate your portable satellite dish.
- You can refer additional online tips in case of any problems during installation.