Splitting sky wifi to enable CCTV camera.

[2JagsBabs]

The CCTV camera requires 2.4 GHz.  Once the wifi is split does Sky programming use 5 GHz unaffected?  Do I have to designate the split?  Scared to do this, I don't want to mess up Sky so a detailed response would be most appreciated, starting with the split itself, access for the camera, and access for Sky programming.  Thank you!

[jamesn123]

@2JagsBabs 

Have you tried just connecting the camera? Sometimes you dont even need to split the WiFi bands

[2JagsBabs]

I have tried it but it won't connect to my phone without splitting.

[DipDipDipam · Accepted solution]

Right...

Log in to the sky hub via http://192.168.0.1

Click on WiFi

Type in your username and password. These are usually on the back of your hub.

Click on 5ghz WiFi settings, it's at the top of the page under WiFi.

Look for a tickbox where it says Synchronise 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Settings.

Unselect the tick box.

Now change the Name (SSID). Doesn't matter what but anything different to normal.

Click on apply.and it'll say it needs to reboot.

Once rebooted, wait until internet is back on again and connect your camera via your phone/pc.

Once this is done go back into the sky hub page, and go to the 2.4ghz tab as opposed to the 5ghz tab.

Reselect the Synchronise 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Settings.

Click on apply, it'll need to reboot again and voila.

Hope this helps.

[Skull+Treaty]

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@2JagsBabs wrote:

Scared to do this, I don't want to mess up Sky so a detailed response would be most appreciated, starting with the split itself, access for the camera, and access for Sky programming. 

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@2JagsBabs 

Splitting the bands shouldn't do any harm and you can always resynchronise them.

[2JagsBabs]

Thank you for your response.

I tried following your instructions, logged on to sky hub via http://192168.01.   I got on to the Summary Status page and clicked on "wireless" (there was no "5ghz Wifi settings" option.  There was no tickbox for Synchronise 2.6 GHz and 5GHz settings to unclick.   When I clicked on "wireless" a box came up asking for username and password which I completed but it didn't take me any further.  When I hit enter the empty box came up again.  I got no further with this so wasn't able to complete your instructions.  

What can I do now?

[jamesn123]

@2JagsBabs 

Are you using an iOS device by any chance? If so use a different device

[2JagsBabs]

No I am using an Android

[jamesn123]

@2JagsBabs 

What username and password did you use?

Should be;

Username: admin 

Password: sky OR your default WiFi password

[2JagsBabs]

I used the username on the back of my router, and the password that is also on the back of my router.

[jamesn123]

@2JagsBabs 

As i stated, the username is admin

[MichaelC007]

I have unticked the 2.4ghz and managed to connect my cctv camera, however the camera looses connection when i re-tick the box. If i leave the box unticked the cctv works, but the sky q boxes also connect to the 2.4 rather than the 5ghz. 

[Alinagoz6]

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@2JagsBabs wrote:

The CCTV camera requires 2.4 GHz.  Once the wifi is split does Sky programming use 5 GHz unaffected?  Do I have to designate the split?  Scared to do this, I don't want to mess up Sky so a detailed response would be most appreciated, starting with the split itself, access for the camera, and access for Sky programming.  Thank you!

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Did you goet any solution?

How do I split my sky WiFi into 2.4 and 5?

[Alinagoz6]

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@2JagsBabs wrote: MonkeyCool

The CCTV camera requires 2.4 GHz.  Once the wifi is split does Sky programming use 5 GHz unaffected?  Do I have to designate the split?  Scared to do this, I don't want to mess up Sky so a detailed response would be most appreciated, starting with the split itself, access for the camera, and access for Sky programming.  Thank you!

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Can I use another router with Sky?

[Highlinder]

@Alinagoz6To split the Wi-Fi bands follow the link below.

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband-Talk/How-to-separate-WiFi-bands/ba-p/3530610