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Discussion topic: We had a power cut. Now both mini booster boxes will not connect.

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This message was authored by: MelanieBarrett

We had a power cut. Now both mini booster boxes will not connect.

I have rebooted and powered off and on both boxes.  The connection light is off on both.  I have restarted the Wi-Fi as well.

 

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This message was authored by: oldfella

Re: We had a power cut. Now both mini booster boxes will not connect.

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@MelanieBarrett wrote:

I have rebooted and powered off and on both boxes.  The connection light is off on both.  I have restarted the Wi-Fi as well.


Hi @MelanieBarrett 

Did you reboot the Main Q box before rebooting the minis?

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First try rebooting the main Q box and then when this is completely back up and running reboot the minis (starting with the one nearest to the main Q box.
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 try a Network Reset on the minis (starting 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).

When you carry out the Network reset on the second mini you can use the WPS on the first connected mini if nearer than the main Box.

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.

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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This message was authored by: MelanieBarrett

Re: We had a power cut. Now both mini booster boxes will not connect.

Hi

 

Thank you for your help.  Unfortunately it didn't work.  Do you have a phone number to contact Sky direct?

 

Many thanks

This message was authored by: oldfella

Re: We had a power cut. Now both mini booster boxes will not connect.

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@MelanieBarrett wrote:

Hi

 

Thank you for your help.  Unfortunately it didn't work.  Do you have a phone number to contact Sky direct?

 

Many thanks


Hi @MelanieBarrett 

To contact Sky
Select Need more help
at the bottom of the following link and this will lead to a phone contact.
Ignore all automated messages and wait for an agent
https://www.sky.com/help/home

This message was authored by: Caron32

Re: We had a power cut. Now both mini booster boxes will not connect.

Thanks, I followed your instructions to a tee and I now have 2 mini boxes working.  No need for an engineer which I had to wait 2 weeks for.  Good advice, you should work for Sky. 

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