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Discussion topic: Broadband keeps disconnecting from sky q box

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This message was authored by Charley14 This message was authored by: Charley14

Broadband keeps disconnecting from sky q box

Several times a day the broadband connection to my q box and mini box is dropping out- it resolves itself after a few minutes but then happens again and again. 
It means the tv is barely usable, we keep trying to watch things on iplayer or prime etc and can only watch a few mins before it cuts out. 
other devices are connecting to the broadband fine and it says there's no issue in my area. 
don't know what to do and getting really frustrating paying so much money for a service we can't use!!!

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This message was authored by oldfella This message was authored by: oldfella

Re: Broadband keeps disconnecting from sky q box

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@Charley14 wrote:

Several times a day the broadband connection to my q box and mini box is dropping out- it resolves itself after a few minutes but then happens again and again. 
It means the tv is barely usable, we keep trying to watch things on iplayer or prime etc and can only watch a few mins before it cuts out. 
other devices are connecting to the broadband fine and it says there's no issue in my area. 
don't know what to do and getting really frustrating paying so much money for a service we can't use!!!


Hi @Charley14 

Try completly resetting your Q box connection.

First reset your broadband router.
If on Sky broadband hold the Reset on the back of the router until the power light flashes green (about 10 seconds). Don't unplug or switch off your router while it resets. The power light will go green when it's done.
If on 3rd party broadband and your router does not have a reset button, reboot it by disconnecting the power lead for 30 secs and then reconnecting.
Wait until the router is completely back and running and then try a Network Reset found in Q box Home - Settings - Setup - Network.
Highlight Status and then select Reset on the right hand side. Follow instructions to connect by WiFi to your router. Even if reset is not listed there is still an option to connect by WiFi to Sky or 3rd party router
If you are on Sky Broadband you will be asked to press the WPS button on the Sky router. (Not on the Q box as the Network reset will start the main Q box WPS automatically). Make sure you press the WPS button on the Sky router and not the reset button.
if you are on 3rd party (non Sky ) broadband then you need to enter the SSID and password for the router 2.4 Ghz WiFi band.

Charley14
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This message was authored by Charley14 This message was authored by: Charley14

Re: Broadband keeps disconnecting from sky q box

just tried this and it worked for about 30 seconds before cutting out again... 

unfortunately now all our other devices need to be reset!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

This message was authored by mabes76 This message was authored by: mabes76

Re: Broadband keeps disconnecting from sky q box

Sky Q Disconnected from broadband 7 times today. Completely ruined a family film moment. 
Awful service as per usual. 
Not sure what £££££ gets you now.

maybe time for a dodgy fiestick. 

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