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Discussion topic: Sky Q and multi room box keep losing WiFi

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This message was authored by: A-Wild

Sky Q and multi room box keep losing WiFi

The Sky Q box and multi-room box are constantly disconnecting from our Wi-Fi, and it's driving us absolutely crazy. We've confirmed that the Wi-Fi itself isn't dropping, and we're having to reset the boxes daily. They're situated right next to the router, and no other devices are losing connection. We've checked everything – software is up to date. Can't get through on the phone  We desperately need help!

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This message was authored by: oldfella

Re: Sky Q and multi room box keep losing WiFi

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

@A-Wild wrote:

The Sky Q box and multi-room box are constantly disconnecting from our Wi-Fi, and it's driving us absolutely crazy. We've confirmed that the Wi-Fi itself isn't dropping, and we're having to reset the boxes daily. They're situated right next to the router, and no other devices are losing connection. We've checked everything – software is up to date. Can't get through on the phone  We desperately need help!


Hi @A-Wild 

Have you followed the procedure below?

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..

 

When you get the main Q box connected,

Reboot the 

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)

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.

This message was authored by: Chodley

Re: Sky Q and multi room box keep losing WiFi

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If they're right next to the router, use ethernet.

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