I have set the sky box to record Wimbledon and I can see that it is still recording at the right times, so don't think it's the sky box either (it's the old sky box, not Sky Q). However I am not sure if the recent update to R008 for those boxes will they now work with the mini connector, or if the hardware isnt capable. If you don’t have Sky broadband, you should see on your Mini boxes that if you go to Settings, Setup, Networks, Advanced settings that your box is connected to a wireless network, with a name, such as SKY0B59: this is the special network that the Sky system has created and is completely normal.

Sky SD501R Wireless Connector Mini on Demand box - Black

It’s a little harder to tell if your Sky Q Mini box is connected to the mesh network, as viewing the network settings will just show you that it’s connected to your home’s 2. Downloads are fast but not instantaneous; if the rest of your family is using the broadband as well, or your exchange is suffering congestion, you may find pauses in your viewing experience. It also allows you to remotely control your Sky box through the Sky Go app, providing flexibility and convenience for managing your entertainment setup. Once done, plug in an Ethernet cable from your router into the Ethernet port on the back of the Sky Q box (it’s covered by a label that you can peel off). Cost-effective Solution: Investing in a Sky Wireless Connector is a cost-effective solution compared to alternative options.I assume you haven't got an Ethernet cable connected to the Sky box, if you have disconnect it or the box won't recognise the wi-fi box. So, if you’re ready to untangle the web of wires and embrace the freedom of wireless connectivity, keep reading! network is used to provide a wireless hotspot if you have Sky broadband, but it can also be used for TV data sent to the Mini boxes. Choosing to go wireless means you will have fewer cables trailing around the house, especially if your Sky box and the wireless router are in two different rooms.

Sky Q Mini Box: Everything You Need to Know The Sky Q Mini Box: Everything You Need to Know

In this guide, we’ll take you through what to do to get the most out of your Sky Q Mini and tablet streaming devices and, while you shouldn’t need it with everything set up correctly, we’ll also show you how to properly set up your Sky Q boxes on Ethernet. Then, go to your main Sky Q box (or Sky Q Booster) and press and hold the WPS button (far right), until it goes orange. According to sky's own troubleshooting steps, the on box wireless support option should be present if a Wireless Connector mini is detected. It would be better to take it out of the house and try to use it elsewhere, as the two boxes need to be able to communicate with each other.Select the option for non-Sky broadband, select your network from the list and then use the on-screen keyboard to enter your network’s password. Change the channel used by the 5GHz network; as Sky Q defaults to using Channel 36, anything but this is a good choice. This allows your Sky box to access the internet wirelessly, giving you access to a wide range of on-demand content and services. Once done, select Confirm to reset your network and your Sky Q box will show a Resetting message on the screen. Next, on each Sky box (main and Mini), press Home and move down to Setting but don’t press anything.

Connect Sky Box to WiFi Without WPS Button How to Connect Sky Box to WiFi Without WPS Button

The Booster helps transmit your mesh network around the house and should remain where the Sky engineer put it. As you can see, the latter two options use 40MHz channel width, which is effectively half the bandwidth of the 80MHz default. Sky Q boosters can be installed wirelessly, and a Sky Q engineer will try and place the booster as close to the problem Sky Q Mini box as possible.With the addition of Sky Q Mini boxes around the house, you can get all of your content around the house. You’ll get one Mini Box as standard and can then choose to add up to three more Mini Boxes for an additional charge. The Sky On Demand Connector introduces a number of additional features to the Sky+HD unit for a very small (up to free) cost. On both boxes, when the wireless light comes on solid green, press and hold the WPS button on your main Sky Q box until it flashes.