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Discussion topic: Can't connect multiroom mini sky Q box to broadband

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This message was authored by: SplashofRed

Can't connect multiroom mini sky Q box to broadband

 I've just changed broadband provider (not fibre) and now my Sky Q mini box won't connect. I've tried going through the set up and status suggestions, I've tried unplugging it and turning it back on. I've tried restarting my main Sky Q box and checking the multiroom is ticked but I still can't connect. I've even tried entering the IP address manually. Any suggestions?

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This message was authored by: oldfella

Re: Can't connect multiroom mini sky Q box to broadband

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@SplashofRed wrote:

 I've just changed broadband provider (not fibre) and now my Sky Q mini box won't connect. I've tried going through the set up and status suggestions, I've tried unplugging it and turning it back on. I've tried restarting my main Sky Q box and checking the multiroom is ticked but I still can't connect. I've even tried entering the IP address manually. Any suggestions?


Hi @SplashofRed 

If you are now on 3rd party broadband then the minis if using WiFi will only connect to the main Q box and not your 3rd party router.

First reset your broadband router.
If on Sky broadband hold the Reset on the back of the router until the power light flashes green (about 10 seconds). Don't unplug or switch off your router while it resets. The power light will go green when it's done.
If on 3rd party broadband and your router does not have a reset button, reboot it by disconnecting the power lead for 30 secs and then reconnecting.
Wait until the router is completely back and running and then try a Network Reset found in Q box Home - Settings - Setup - Network.
Highlight Status and then select Reset on the right hand side. Follow instructions to connect by WiFi to your router. Even if reset is not listed there is still an option to connect by WiFi to Sky or 3rd party router
If you are on Sky Broadband you will be asked to press the WPS button on the Sky router. (Not on the Q box as the Network reset will start the main Q box WPS automatically). Make sure you press the WPS button on the Sky router and not the reset button.
if you are on 3rd party (non Sky ) broadband then you need to enter the SSID and password for the router 2.4 Ghz WiFi band.

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This message was authored by: SplashofRed

Re: Can't connect multiroom mini sky Q box to broadband

@oldfella, thanks for the reply. I've tried everything you suggested but my mini box still won't connect to my Sky Q box. Any other ideas?

This message was authored by: oldfella

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@SplashofRed wrote:

@oldfella, thanks for the reply. I've tried everything you suggested but my mini box still won't connect to my Sky Q box. Any other ideas?


Hi @SplashofRed 

Did the WPS light flash when you carried out the Network reset onthe mini ?

And if so what happened when you pressed the WPS button on the main Q box?

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