WiFi stability V SkyQ

[Ronj]

General query how is the WiFi stability with NON SKY broadband, I have SkyQ and for the past few months it persistently disconnects from the Virgin broadband and both Q and minis need resetting (a regular issue on Q forum).

Have 250Mbps broadband and nothing else in the house has issues.

Wondering if it's time to dump Q

[PandJ2020]

Q to Q connectivity does not use your broadband.

It creates its own 80MHz 5GHz mesh on channel 36 by default.  Ensure your virgin router is not interfering with this - Ensure the channel is at least 52.

As a non-Sky ISP then the main box will only connect over 2.4GHz.  I would suggest ensuring any band steering is disabled (Best to create a dedicated 2.4GHz SSID)

[PandJ2020]

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@Ronj wrote:

General query how is the WiFi stability with NON SKY broadband

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...there a millions using this configuration - but it can be a bit flaky (as per the regular posts on the forum).

I'm on VM and rock solid - but using an Ethernet-connection mesh.

[Ronj]

@PandJ2020 may well be the case if it was Q to Q but it's Q connecting to the WiFi that's the issue which subsequently drops out the Mini. Plus it's worked perfectly for years no setting in the background have changed.

[PandJ2020]

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@Ronj wrote:

it's Q connecting to the WiFi that's the issue which subsequently drops out the Mini. Plus it's worked perfectly for years no setting in the background have changed.

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Firmware changes perhaps.  (Can happen automatically)

But the 2.4GHz part applies as above...  Always best to cable if you can...

[GD1]

@Ronj  Your duplicate thread you just created has been removed, you've received replies here and creating a duplicate thread is not helpful.

[Ronj]

I'm trying to post a question in SKY STREAM to ask SKY STREAM users a question,  I'm fully aware ot the hints and answers over the months regarding connectivity issues with SKYQ,

I am trying to ask IN SKY STREAM about users experiences.

Your moving and deleting IS NOT HELPFUL. 

Used to be a good place for advice this over the many years as a Sky user.

[Chodley]

Can someone move this back to the Stream folder?

the title was a bit misleading/ambiguous

Stream is completely different. I don't think it's nearly as uncooperative with 3rd party wifi

[Ronj]

@Chodley Good to hear that Stream may be less  WiFi flaky with non Sky broadband may be worth a look.

Thanks