0

Discussion topic: Connection of new router

Reply
This message was authored by Mich28 This message was authored by: Mich28

Connection of new router

I have received a new router and the id is different to what's on the box so password doesn't work 

Reply

All Replies

This message was authored by oldfella This message was authored by: oldfella

Re: Connection of new router

Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more

@Mich28 wrote:

I have received a new router and the id is different to what's on the box so password doesn't work 


Hi @Mich28 

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.

SSID and Password will be on a label on the back of the router.

Reply

Was this discussion not helpful?

No problem. Browse or search to find help, or start a new discussion on Community.

Start a new discussion

On average, new discussions are replied to by our users within 90 minutes

New Discussion