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Discussion topic: new sky stream install .. options for TV + internet in garage conversion

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This message was authored by: seagreen

new sky stream install .. options for TV + internet in garage conversion

Hi, I'm a new UK customer and I've just purchased Broadband Ultrafast ( Fibre),  Sky Stream + Sports and two full home pucks, and an engineer to due to visit at the end of the month. We are switching from VM.

 

I'm wondering what my options are if I wanted to extend the internet ( for TV streaming) to a converted garage which is right next to my property, but not adjoined.  The wifi would also need to cover the 2 story property.

 

Can I request any wireless extender? 

Can I upgrade my order to have 2 x internet hubs ( separate fibre cable to each) both working with the same TV package ? 

Any other suggestions appreciated.

 

-John

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This message was authored by: TimmyBGood

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@seagreen wrote:

 

 

Can I request any wireless extender? 

 

If you've opted to add the WiFi Max subscription supplement to the subscription, yes, but not specifically to serve an external location.

 

Can I upgrade my order to have 2 x internet hubs ( separate fibre cable to each) both working with the same TV package ? 

 

No, that's not a legitimate FTTP topology and so not possible to order.

 


 

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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
This message was authored by: TimmyBGood

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@seagreen wrote:

 

Any other suggestions appreciated.


Ethernet cable from the Sky Hub to the separate building is preferable, otherwise Powerline networking may be viable.

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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
This message was authored by: Exiled-in-HH

Re: new sky stream install .. options for TV + internet in garage conversion

Is the garage electricity supply on the same ring main?

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Re: new sky stream install .. options for TV + internet in garage conversion

Thanks 

 

It seems I need to discuss with Sky whether my garage should be considered a differen property or not.

There is just a very small seperation and it was built at the same time as my house, so it's not not a later add-on.

 

 

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Re: new sky stream install .. options for TV + internet in garage conversion

The garage and house both share the same fuse box, but the garage electricity seems to be controlled by a different fuse. Does that mean it's on a different ring ?  Thanks.

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Doesn't sound like all your plugs are connected to each other ... powerline networking may not work🤔

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