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This message was authored by catering This message was authored by: catering

skyway mini box

i have tried for 2 days to connect my mini box to my internet and main box still not connecting it is a new box the 2nd 1 and now i'm fed up thinking of ditching sky q tv ..,, i want an engineer out but no luck of getting one ,,,

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i have tried every possible thing going i just want someone to come out ?? or i'm going to find another provider ..,,, sky has a lot of complaints 

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@catering wrote:

i have tried for 2 days to connect my mini box to my internet and main box still not connecting it is a new box the 2nd 1 and now i'm fed up thinking of ditching sky q tv ..,, i want an engineer out but no luck of getting one ,,,


Hi @catering 

To connect the main Q box.

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.

 

If you get your main Q box connected then next reboot the mini.


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)

note: some features may take up to 5 minutes to return.

 

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.

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.

catering
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hi skyway 

yes i did that still wouldn't connect seriously i have absolutely tried everything and why should we go through this stress  it's not fair .... but thank you for your reply .....

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What broadband provider? If Sky, which router have you got?

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sky mini box

i'm now looking at a new broad band provider because it is impossible to get an engineer out to set up 

catering
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sky  Q and mini box 

catering
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i want an engineer out but trying to get one is impossible ??

This message was authored by Chodley This message was authored by: Chodley

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Yeah you said

 

I think you have to go through all the troubleshooting with Sky on the phone and then if they can't fix it remotely their last resort will be to send an engineer.

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