Configuring SKY Q and SKY mini boxes to boost/extend WiFi

[SkyQuser01]

Hello,

I have recently switched to SKY broadband but the WiFi signal is weak in a few areas of the home. I have SKY Q and 2 mini boxes which I understand can be setup to boost WiFi. The three boxes are ethernet connected to the broadband router. I can't see where or how to setup both LAN and Wifi on the SKY TV boxes. Any help or suggestions most welcome. Thanks.

[TimmyBGood]

@SkyQuser01 

When Sky is the ISP the 'hotspot' function of Q boxes is automatic.

I'd suggest a network reset, then setup by WiFi, then connect over ethernet.

Note that this is a 2016-vintage system though, and so nowhere near as good as modern mesh hardware: it's unclear if the boxes actually use ethernet backhaul in that role.

[SkyQuser01]

@TimmyBGood 

Thanks for your swift reply. I will do as you suggest, disconnect the ethernet cables on the 3 SKY TV boxes and see if their WiFi function can seen and set, and if so, then reconnect the ethernet cables. If this doesn't improve things I guess a simple TP-Link WiFi extender may be the way to go.