topic Re: Can I use a 3rd Party WiFi Extender to boost my coverage? in Broadband

Can I use a 3rd Party WiFi Extender to boost my coverage?

Andy19801 — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:42:10 GMT

If so, any recommendations on which one and how to do it? Thx!

Re: Can I use a 3rd Party WiFi Extender to boost my coverage?

mae-3 — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:48:07 GMT

@Andy19801

Unfortunately, only Sky boosters are compatible with Sky Q or black Sky router becuase the wifi mesh is proprietarily. If you have Sky Q Sky will provide boosters to fix the issue, or you'll need to purchase the service Sky boost to obtain the Sky boosters. If you have Sky WiFI Max service then this comes with a better WiFi Max router and Sky Pods that can be added in the package for a monthly fee.

Re: Can I use a 3rd Party WiFi Extender to boost my coverage?

Andy19801 — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:33:35 GMT

Thank you @mae-3

Is there a way of taking an ISDN feed from the Sky Router and then setting up a different network with a different router and then using an extender?

Re: Can I use a 3rd Party WiFi Extender to boost my coverage?

Chrisee — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:51:34 GMT

@Andy19801 you can indeed connect a second router to an Ethernet port which is what I think you mean by ISDN and set up a double NAT network as the Sky hubs do not have a modem mode. Indeed you can attach routers directly to the Sky line if you want but choice of router varies according to the service you buy from Sky and whether you are in Ireland or UK. However having both Sky's WiFi and a third party WiFi in the same area could cause interference.

However buying a second router that can be overkill if all you want to do is extend the WiFi signal to a part of your home which doesnt currently get a signal if you would like better advice post some details of your current system including oddly the colour of your Sky hub and whst you want to achieve

Re: Can I use a 3rd Party WiFi Extender to boost my coverage?

ChrisT-84 — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:02:40 GMT

Is the offer of advice open to anyone? I've issues with coverage in about half of my house: probably because the line comes into my garage. I'm assuming an extender is a quicker fix than moving the router.

I've got the white Sky Max hub - is this compatible with wifi extenders?

Thanks!

Re: Can I use a 3rd Party WiFi Extender to boost my coverage?

JimM1 — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:49:31 GMT

@ChrisT-84 There is absolutely no reason it should not be, but also when third party extenders do not connect where do you wish to go or which one has the problem!