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This message was authored by Sally66 This message was authored by: Sally66

WiFi seems to be going crazy

We have Sky Boost and for some reason lately, the broadband/wifi is lagging.  We keep getting the blue ring of death on the sky TV with programmes we're trying to watch or is showing as not having any connection. 

We do a speed test and it records as being all ok but it clearly isn't.  We haven't done anything different, its been playing up for about 2 weeks or so now and normally we've had no problems. 

When I go to My Sky on my laptop (Acer) it says its insecure - also with my phone (iphone) it says weak security on my phone connection. 

I've recently had a very nasty phone call (police involved) where the person gave me my correct home address and now I'm really worried that someone has got into our broadband connection.

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This message was authored by TimmyBGood This message was authored by: TimmyBGood

Re: WiFi seems to be going crazy

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@Sally66 wrote:

 

When I go to My Sky on my laptop (Acer) it says its insecure - also with my phone (iphone) it says weak security on my phone connection. 

 


iPhones complain about any WiFi connection which isn't using WPA3 encryption (which the vast majority of ISP routers cannot support) 

 

That's entirely unconnected to any broadband issues, slow wireless connection or other incidents.

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Sky Glass 55" (on ethernet) & two Stream Pucks (one ethernet / one WiFi)
BT Halo 3+ Ultrafast FTTP (500Mbs), BT Smart Hub 2
Sally66
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Re: WiFi seems to be going crazy

Ok, so iPhone answered but what about TV & laptop

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@Sally66 wrote:

 what about TV & laptop

 

If you are accessing the Hub IP address rather than 'My Sky' (which isn't available on a laptop), I suspect you're seeing a browser warning about self-signed SSL certificates.  That's entirely normal: no data is leaving your local network and so real encryption isn't required.

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Sky Glass 55" (on ethernet) & two Stream Pucks (one ethernet / one WiFi)
BT Halo 3+ Ultrafast FTTP (500Mbs), BT Smart Hub 2
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@Sally66 

 

You said you have 'Sky Boost' (presumably Broadband Boost) but have you claimed booster hardware under the WiFi Guarantee?  Without that, the subscription supplement isn't actually doing anything.

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Sky Glass 55" (on ethernet) & two Stream Pucks (one ethernet / one WiFi)
BT Halo 3+ Ultrafast FTTP (500Mbs), BT Smart Hub 2
Sally66
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Re: WiFi seems to be going crazy

No not accessing through the hub IP - ill ring tech support as i dont seem to be getting any helpful advice 

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