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This message was authored by Madds This message was authored by: Madds

Constant dropping of internet

I am sitting in my study working and within 3 hours my internet has cut off 12 times! It just keeps constamntly dropping, my Alexa tirns off and pages I am working on freeze.

 

 I am involved in safeguarding work and this is compromising my sitruation - seriously! 

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This message was authored by GD1 This message was authored by: GD1

Re: Constant dropping of internet

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@Madds   Please can you post your router stats so the forum can advise on any issues. This link explains how to do that https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/How-to-find-your-Sky-Broadband-router-stats/td-p/2855717#

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Re: Constant dropping of internet

Hi, @Madds.

 

Can you run the Broadband Test, this can be done either via the MySky App on mobile data or use this link. If it shows a fault you should be able to book an engineer via the app. Also, could you post your Router stats and a 24hr system log? This link explains how to do that https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/How-to-find-your-Sky-Broadband-router-stats/td-p/2855717#

 

I may also add, that reduced WIFI speeds are extremely common. As the location of the Broadband Hub, the structure of the property/location using the WIFI, how many devices are connected and external interference from neighbours' WIFI on the same channel, usually pressing the reset button on the back can solve this issue as it will auto find the best channel to connect to. Moreover, the practical solution would be using ethernet cables preferably CAT5e or above for most activities that can be supported for. And adding various external WIFI boosters may not solve the issue but cause more interference. Sky does not guarantee wifi speeds unless you buy their top-up Boost package and even then it is only minimal speeds but they normally will give those customers a booster if asked.

 

Otherwise, to discuss your issue further it would be best to call sky on 150 from your landline or
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Re: Constant dropping of internet

It didn't ask me for a password but this is what I got

 


Status of your broadband and WiFi network
Broadband Connected
WiFi Enabled
WiFi Network Name (SSID) SKYWPKKJ
WiFi Network Visible Yes
Current WiFi Channel 1 (2.4 GHz), 36 (5 GHz)
WiFi Encryption WPA2-PSK

Devices connected to your home network
Device Name MAC Address Ians-iPad 24:24:0e:90:b0:43 UNKNOWN 0c:43:f9:c2:23:65 UNKNOWN cc:d3:c1:61:ae:a9 SKY+HD b0:3e:51:ba:4e:51 UNKNOWN 5e:09:ac:77:31:3d UNKNOWN b2:2f:f8:73:d5:9b HP1E2C26 50:81:40:1e:2c:26 SkyBooster4 9c:31:c3:14:16:69 SkyBooster4 9c:31:c3:13:6e:a1 SkyBooster4 9c:31:c3:15:dd:51 LAPTOP-IUASQRAD 14:18:c3:e5:0a:47 blink-sync-module 08:7c:39:62:d5:10 UNKNOWN c8:6c:3d:44:1f:28
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@Madds  I'm afraid those are not your router stats, you need to click on the link  "Show Statistics"at the bottom of the page you got the above info from.

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Re: Constant dropping of internet

My broadband results

The speed to your hub could be faster

 
Your internet
 
Status: WarningYour internet status is warning
4 Mb/s
Access line speed to your hub is 4 megabits per secondAccess line speed to your hub
More about your connection
Your devices
 
Status: UnknownYour device status is unknown
- connected devices
Your device information is currently unavailable
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Re: Constant dropping of internet

There isn't such a thing on the page.  Help!

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Re: Constant dropping of internet

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@Madds wrote:

 

 I am involved in safeguarding work and this is compromising my sitruation - seriously! 


Given that 4Mbs 'warning' you may well have a line fault that needs Openreach to remedy it: that's what the Hub stats can reveal, but they aren't strictly necessary to log an issue with Sky.

 

Unfortunately working from home, no matter what the job role is, doesn't either make your physical connection more robust or generate a quicker response from the internet service provider or Openreach.

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@Madds 

 

From the first image click maintenance along the top

Sign in with username admin and password sky or wifi password

At the bottom of next page click show statistics at the bottom

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Re: Constant dropping of internet

It won't let me sign in using admin and sky  😞 

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@Madds  Try admin and your wifi password printed on the back of your hub.

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@Madds 

Default credentials for the relevant Hub

Hubs.png

 

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