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Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

Spiug — Tue, 11 May 2021 10:58:04 GMT

Currently in the midst of changing broadband providers, I am with talk talk as of now but looking to change.

My only concern is which would work best with Sky Q, because at current the household is suffering from speed drops and poor coverage due to the Sky Q.

I have 1 main sky Q box downstairs, 1 sky booster connected ethernet to my actual talktalk router, one mini downstairs which is connected by this booster, one booster upstairs connected ethernet to the other mini.

Anyone know what to do in this situation?

Is sky broadband suitable for gaming?

We use almost 1TB of data a month :')
I've been looking into the BT disks, and powerline adapters, was wondering if someone who has a similar situation could give me some insight.

Thanks

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

oldfella — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:11:53 GMT

Hi @Spiug

Difficult choice.

In theory Sky should be the most suitable with connection to the router on 5 Ghz and all Q boxes as hotspots.

However sitting here with BTHH6 with main Q box and one mini on full Ethernet with two further minis on Devolo 1200 Powerline i wouldn't even consider change.

All Q boxes have WiFi off and BT WiFi is being cloned and broadcasted by further Devolo WiFi units.

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

Spiug — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:16:19 GMT

Hi @oldfella

Thanks for the speedy response!

I like the sound of that !

The devolo units are quite expensive!

Could the same setup be applied with powerlines?

Thanks mate

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

oldfella — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:19:21 GMT

@Spiug wrote:

Hi @oldfella

Thanks for the speedy response!

I like the sound of that !

The devolo units are quite expensive!

Could the same setup be applied with powerlines?

Thanks mate

Hi @Spiug

Devolo units are Powerline Adaptors.

Couldn't comment on other brands but for me the choice was well worth it.

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

Spiug — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:22:13 GMT

Hi @oldfella,

Sounds good to me!

Next concern is I am unsure how different the home hub is to the new smart hub.

Can one powerline adapter be connected to say 2/3 other ones?

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

Spiug — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:23:52 GMT

Also @oldfella

Do you know if the powerlines affect the actual wifi signal around the house?

Like do they take priority of bandwidth?

Thanks

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

TimmyBGood — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:27:11 GMT

@Spiug wrote:

Is sky broadband suitable for gaming?

Broadband is broadband: it typically all connects back over Openreach infrastructure anyway.

Some forum posters do complain about additional latency on Sky broadband: this may be due to how Sky implements the mandatory Home Office filtering and age controls (as all ISPs have to do).

Usually connectivity within the property is the biggest single factor: for gaming you'd ideally be on wired connections to the router.

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

oldfella — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:30:06 GMT

@Spiug wrote:

Hi @oldfella,

Sounds good to me!

Next concern is I am unsure how different the home hub is to the new smart hub.

Can one powerline adapter be connected to say 2/3 other ones?

I think the only main difference is that you cannot split the WiFi bands on the latest BT Smart Hub @Spiug

With all Powerline Adaptors you have one connected to the router and another at each device you want to connect.

WiFi units can be placed anywhere on the mains circuit.

Powerline success does depend on the condition and complexity of of your mains circuit and is not guaranteed.

Ideally if you can get the main Q box on Full Ethernet this is best.

My original choice of Devolo was that they also use the Earth circuit as well as the mains conductors for connection. Not many did and I do not know which other brands do this now.

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

Spiug — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:38:34 GMT

Sounds good mate,

Thanks!

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

Spiug — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:39:38 GMT

Do you think the splitting of the hz will be neccessary mate?

I might try get some powerlines before i'm due to switch and see how it handles the current wifi!

I will try to get the sky q wired to the router

Cheers

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

oldfella — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:42:05 GMT

@Spiug wrote:

Do you think the splitting of the hz will be neccessary mate?

I might try get some powerlines before i'm due to switch and see how it handles the current wifi!

I will try to get the sky q wired to the router

Cheers

Doubt that the none splitting of WiFi will be an issue @Spiug

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

Spiug — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:44:10 GMT

@oldfella Appreciate it mate!

So how would I come about hooking up 2 mini's via powerline to the router?

Would I need techincally need 4 powerline adapters, 2 at the boxes and 2 going into the actual router?

Thanks

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

oldfella — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:49:21 GMT

@Spiug wrote:

@oldfella Appreciate it mate!

So how would I come about hooking up 2 mini's via powerline to the router?

Would I need techincally need 4 powerline adapters, 2 at the boxes and 2 going into the actual router?

Thanks

No @Spiug

You just have Powerline unit (non WiFi) at the router connected by Ethernet and plugged into the mains.

Then you need another Unit at each mini plugged into the mains and connected to the mini by Ethernet. Here I am using non WiFi units but they can also be WiFi if desired. WiFi units still have Ethernet connections for the mini.

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

Spiug — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:50:31 GMT

@oldfella Fantastic mate, thank you,

Don't suppose you could PM me a link for them?

Theres a few and would hate to buy the wrong ones :')

Thanks for all the assistance

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

oldfella — Tue, 11 May 2021 12:05:34 GMT

@Spiug wrote:

@oldfella Fantastic mate, thank you,

Don't suppose you could PM me a link for them?

Theres a few and would hate to buy the wrong ones :')

Thanks for all the assistance

Hi @Spiug

Mine are earlier 1200 units.

I believe these are still available but personally now I think you should go for the latest 2400 Magic units.

I would suggest a non WiFi starter kit to connect the first mini and router.

edit removed wrong link

Then add a WiFi unit at the second mini. This will give you Ethernet connection for the mini and also WiFi for other devices.

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

oldfella — Tue, 11 May 2021 12:17:28 GMT

Hi @Spiug

The following link should take you to the correct area but you then need to select the magic 2. 2400. Lan starter kit at £85.99.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Devolo-Magic-LAN-Add-Powerline/dp/B07H5VNN3T/ref=asc_df_B07H66RLXD/?th=1

Then add a WiFi Adaptor (if you want additional WiFi at the second mini.)

This is expensive at £109.99

If you don't want the WiFi (you could add some later) but the one above would give you the chance to test the WiFi capabilities.)

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

Spiug — Tue, 11 May 2021 12:19:53 GMT

Thanks mate!

I've found someone selling 4x Devolo 1200 dlan's for £80, will this be much the same?

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

Spiug — Tue, 11 May 2021 12:21:25 GMT

@oldfella

Thanks mate!

I've found someone selling 4x Devolo 1200 dlan's for £80, will this be much the same?

I'm not too fussed about making them wifi units,

I think what I might do is hardwire the main box, hardwire one of the mini's (if this is possible), and have one powerline into the back of the router, with the other powerline into the other mini.

Would this be any good?

Thanks

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

oldfella — Tue, 11 May 2021 12:24:00 GMT

@Spiug wrote:

Thanks mate!

I've found someone selling 4x Devolo 1200 dlan's for £80, will this be much the same?

That's what I am using here @Spiug

However these will not give you any WiFi just Ethernet connection.

You only need Three to connect two minis.

Four would let you try one at the main Q box.

You could buy WiFi units later if you want to broaden the BT Wi Fi

Re: Changing Broadband, Which would be most suitable for my Sky Q setup?

oldfella — Tue, 11 May 2021 12:24:53 GMT

@Spiug wrote:

@oldfella

Thanks mate!

I've found someone selling 4x Devolo 1200 dlan's for £80, will this be much the same?

I'm not too fussed about making them wifi units,

I think what I might do is hardwire the main box, hardwire one of the mini's (if this is possible), and have one powerline into the back of the router, with the other powerline into the other mini.

Would this be any good?

Thanks

Yes that's all good @Spiug