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This message was authored by: toptinker

Mini box disconnects

Hi the mini box appears to disconnect overnight and need to go through reconnection every morning. I check the settings on the mini box most of the time it says there is a problem with the network . I go to network settings and it has 2 ticks saying everything is ok ? 

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This message was authored by: Chodley

Re: Mini box disconnects

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You can try changing the eco mode on the main box so it doesn't completely go to sleep.

This message was authored by: oldfella

Re: Mini box disconnects

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@toptinker wrote:

Hi the mini box appears to disconnect overnight and need to go through reconnection every morning. I check the settings on the mini box most of the time it says there is a problem with the network . I go to network settings and it has 2 ticks saying everything is ok ? 


Hi @toptinker 

First try rebooting the main Q box and then when this is completely back up and running reboot the mini.
To reboot press Standby on your Sky Q remote (if the box responds to the remote), and then switch off and unplug at the mains.
Wait at least 30 secs and then Plug back in and switch your Sky Q box back on at the mains.
Wait for the on screen instructions to disappear and the front led to turn Amber. Then wait for 30 secs before you press Home on your Sky Q remote or if this is not working press the standby button on the front of the Q box (Amber led)

note: some features may take up to 5 minutes to return.

Reboot the mini as above.
If the mini still does not connect reliably try a Network Reset on the mini.
Network Reset found in mini Home - Settings - Setup - Network.
Highlight Status and then select Reset on the right hand side. Follow instructions to WPS with main Q box.
You will be asked to press the WPS button on the main Q box (not the mini as the Network reset will start the mini WPS automatically).

If you are on Sky Broadband and the Router is nearer to the mini than the main box then you can try pressing WPS on the router instead of the main Q box. If you do this make sure you press the Sky router WPS button and not the router reset button. If you have the new Sky Max router then you need to connect the WPS to the main Q box.

Failing all of the above you may need a Sky Q WiFi Booster to position midway between your main Q box and the mini and you will need to contact Sky directly.

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Re: Mini box disconnects

Thanks some info . The sky router is next to the main box . The mini box is hard wired to main box so wifi settings are off. If I was to connect via wifi this would. It be a signal issue as I have the sky booster next to the mini box

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@toptinker wrote:

Thanks some info . The sky router is next to the main box . The mini box is hard wired to main box so wifi settings are off. If I was to connect via wifi this would. It be a signal issue as I have the sky booster next to the mini box


Don't know why you have booster @toptinker  if the Mini is hard wired.

If you have the Sky Max fibre router this can cause issues with Sky Q.

Normal scenario with your setup and location would be all wired to Router.

 

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Re: Mini box disconnects

THANKS i have the booster to gain a strong wifi signal outside to the shed to view online content

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@toptinker wrote:

THANKS i have the booster to gain a strong wifi signal outside to the shed to view online content


Your mini can act as a wifi hotspot.

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