Discussion topic: Mini box won't connect to main box
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Message posted on 02 Aug 2024 09:15 AM
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Mini box won't connect to main box
I have sky q with 2 mini boxs 1 off the boxs won't connect to the main box .
1) I have tried reinstate : no joy
2) I have moved it closer to the main box: still nothing.
3 ) I have rebooted the whole system.: still nothing.
I have a Network connection on the mini box.
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Message posted on 02 Aug 2024 09:28 AM
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Re: Mini box won't connect to main box
@Gerry.Petticrew wrote:
I have sky q with 2 mini boxs 1 off the boxs won't connect to the main box .
1) I have tried reinstate : no joy
2) I have moved it closer to the main box: still nothing.
3 ) I have rebooted the whole system.: still nothing.
I have a Network connection on the mini box.
First try rebooting the main Q box and then when this is completely back up and running reboot the minis.
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 minis as above.
If a mini still does not connect reliably try a Network Reset on the minis. Start with the one nearest to the main Q box
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 get the first mini connected then for other minis use WPS on the nearest Q device (main Q box or Sky Router if on Sky Broadband or previously connected mini).
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.
Message posted on 02 Aug 2024 09:28 AM
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Re: Mini box won't connect to main box
@Gerry.Petticrew wrote:
3 ) I have rebooted the whole system.: still nothing.
To clarify; switch off both the main box and the Minis at the plug. Wait a minute before restarting the main box, and then wait,until it has fully restarted before turning on the Minis.
Message posted on 02 Aug 2024 09:54 AM
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Re: Mini box won't connect to main box
Sorry still nothing exactly as is .
I'm slowly losing the will to live.
Message posted on 02 Aug 2024 10:32 AM
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Re: Mini box won't connect to main box
@Gerry.Petticrew wrote:
Sorry still nothing exactly as is .
I'm slowly losing the will to live.
Have you tried swapping the two minis over to see if the problem one will work at the other mini location?
Message posted on 02 Aug 2024 10:37 AM
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Re: Mini box won't connect to main box
Yes this was the first thing I done.
I've got it working.
I reset the network connection (even though it was telling me it was connected) then I wps the main box and the mini and it worked great.
So hopefully I'll have a happy wife lol
Message posted on 02 Aug 2024 10:39 AM
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Re: Mini box won't connect to main box
Thanks for the follow up message it's good to know that someone else was feeling my pain
Message posted on 02 Aug 2024 10:41 AM
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Re: Mini box won't connect to main box
@Gerry.Petticrew wrote:
Yes this was the first thing I done.
I've got it working.
I reset the network connection (even though it was telling me it was connected) then I wps the main box and the mini and it worked great.
So hopefully I'll have a happy wife lol
As advised in my first post @Gerry.Petticrew
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