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Discussion topic: Problems with st signal from q box to mini boxes

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This message was authored by: Mickl1

Problems with st signal from q box to mini boxes

Cannot get the q box to send satellite signal to mini boxes  despite  them saying connected to each other  and also q box not loading recordings 

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This message was authored by: PandJ2020

Re: Problems with st signal from q box to mini boxes

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Any errors messages about hard disk?

 

I suspect it could have failed.  (As signals are cached there before being sent to minis)

 

I presume you've tried power cycling the main box?

I am just another Sky customer and my views are my own even if you don't like the answers
This message was authored by: oldfella

Re: Problems with st signal from q box to mini boxes

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@Mickl1 wrote:

Cannot get the q box to send satellite signal to mini boxes  despite  them saying connected to each other  and also q box not loading recordings 


Hi @Mickl1 

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 the mini still does not connect 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 have the new Sky Max router then you need to connect the WPS to the main Q box.
If you get the first mini connected then for other minis use WPS on the nearest Q device (main Q box or Sky Router (not Sky Max) 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.

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