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Discussion topic: SKY+ Network settings for CAT5 / Ethernet connection to BT Hub

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This message was authored by Phantomtwin This message was authored by: Phantomtwin

SKY+ Network settings for CAT5 / Ethernet connection to BT Hub

Just taken delivery of a new BT hub (after the previos one failed after 10 years) and while everything is connected as before the SKY + box shows 'FAILED" messages when you look at the Network settings for connection to broadband etc. 

 

Such a long time since I did the previous set up - should this be automatic or do I need to manually enter IP settings for the SKY+ box? 

 

Hoping that makes sense - any help welcomed!

 

 

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This message was authored by Annie+UK This message was authored by: Annie+UK

Re: SKY+ Network settings for CAT5 / Ethernet connection to BT Hub

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I setup manual IP addresses for our Sky boxes on our BT Smart Hub 2

Annie  ( Please Note: I am Neurodivergent )
Hardware: Sky+HD Services: Sky Go Extra (via Xbox Series X) • Box sets • Sky Cinema • Sky Sport Complete • Sky Multiscreen • HD Basic
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This message was authored by Phantomtwin This message was authored by: Phantomtwin

Re: SKY+ Network settings for CAT5 / Ethernet connection to BT Hub

any simple suggestions / walk thru ref what this involves would be welcomed? Set up in the BT hub as opposed to the SKY Box?

 

 

This message was authored by Annie+UK This message was authored by: Annie+UK

Re: SKY+ Network settings for CAT5 / Ethernet connection to BT Hub

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

You need to set the IP on the Sky box

 

IP example: 192.168.1.250 (bold number can be between 1 and 253 but not match an existing device on the LAN)

Mask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway (routers address) 192.168.1.254

DNS: 1.1.1.1 and/or 1.0.0.1 (cant remember if the Sky+ takes 1 or 2 DNS addresses)

Annie  ( Please Note: I am Neurodivergent )
Hardware: Sky+HD Services: Sky Go Extra (via Xbox Series X) • Box sets • Sky Cinema • Sky Sport Complete • Sky Multiscreen • HD Basic
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