Discussion topic: New router. Need to connect main box and 2 additional sky tv boxes to network
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Message posted on 01 Aug 2023 08:43 PM
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New router. Need to connect main box and 2 additional sky tv boxes to network
Our router roke. We need to connect main sky box to new router and two additional boxes to the network
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Message posted on 01 Aug 2023 08:51 PM
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Re: New router. Need to connect main box and 2 additional sky tv boxes to network
@Freewheelin2 wrote:
Our router roke. We need to connect main sky box to new router and two additional boxes to the network
First carry out a Network reset on the Q box.
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.
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.
When you get the main Q box connected then Reboot the minis.
Start with the mini nearest to the main Q box.
To reboot press Standby on your mini 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 mini 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 mini remote or if this is not working press the standby button on the front of the mini box (Amber led)
note: some features may take up to 5 minutes to return.
If the mini still does not connect 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).
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. When carrying out the Network reset on the second mini you can use WPS on the first connected mini if nearer then the main Q box or a Sky router.
Message posted on 01 Aug 2023 09:47 PM
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Re: New router. Need to connect main box and 2 additional sky tv boxes to network
Many thanks 😊
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