Sky MINI SD501 Wireless Connector

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The mini wireless connector (USB one) will be compatible with any DRX890, 895, 595 (595 hasn't been updated yet but will be in the future) 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. See, how to fix Sky Q problems if you don’t have Sky Broadbandand How to set up Sky Q with Ethernet One of the main pieces of advice in the forums is to disable the 2.4GHz modes on the Sky Q Mini boxes. This forces the boxes to use 5GHz networking, which sounds great, but you shouldn’t have to do this at all. In fact, in a properly set up Sky Q system, all streaming is performed over 5GHz, and 2.4GHz is only used for Wi-Fi hotspots, as a failover and for some updates. In other words, streaming problems are not caused by the 2.4GHz network! callmediva, to find the details of your box press "services" then the right arrow to go to "settings", then "select" and then the number 3 to go to the "details" tab.

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A secondary problem is deciding to connect your main Sky box via Ethernet, as this can interfere with your mesh network. If you decide to use Ethernet from your main box, you need to properly configure your entire system again. This will disable 2.4GHz network connections, forcing the rest of the system to use the 5GHz band. When you SERVICES 0 5 what's displayed, it should look like this: http://media.t3.com/img/resized/sk/xl_Sky%2B-HD-Wi-Fi-3-624.jpg Before we get into the real details, however, it’s worth explaining how the system works.In our experience and from reading all the various advice on forum threads, the problems are largely caused by changes being made to a system that upset the way the Sky Q mesh network behaves. Tweak things the wrong way and it can cause issues with, or bypass completely, the mesh network used for streaming. We’ll explain why problems occur and, in the later sections of this article, how to properly configure your Sky Q system. Read on for the full story or jump straight to the bit you’re interested in using the links below. If it's a mini wireless connector then it's the latest box and compatible with your Sky+HD box and connects via USB.Surely the OP hasn't got a box with built-in wi-fi or they wouldn't be trying to use one of the external wi-fi adapters, or am I missing something here?!

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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 2.4GHz network. So, the easiest option is to go to Settings, Network, Setup and select the Reset option and then select Confirm. There’s a good chance that the Sky Q Booster isn’t workingif you’ve made other network changes. To fix this, press and hold the reset button on the rear until the power LED starts to flash. Wait until the wireless LED turns a solid green, then press and hold the WPS button (far right) on your Sky Q box until it flashes amber. Now, press and hold the WPS button on the Booster until it flashes amber. When the connected light turns on, your Booster is ready to go. Make sure the Booster is where the engineer located it. If you haven't, it looks as if the box isn't seeing the wi-fi box for some reason. Are the lights on the wi-fi box lit?

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. it will take you to the network tab , then press the down arrow you will see an option at the bottom red button Reset , press the red button and follow the prompts If you have Sky broadband, your Sky Q Mini boxes will act as Wi-Fi hotspots. This is mostly a good thing, but some people have had problems where devices ping between the Mini’s Wi-Fi and your router’s Wi-Fi, which can cause connectivity problems for some devices. In this case, you may want to temporarily disable 2.4GHz networking to see if it fixes your problems. Be aware that this will mean your hotspot is only working on the 5GHz band, so connecting other devices to it may impact bandwidth and cause streaming problems. In other words, be really careful before you decide to disable 2.4GHz. Mesh networks are often slower than a traditional network, but add reliability and boost overall coverage. For Sky Q, the latter points are the most important, as you only need enough bandwidth to stream HD and reliability is more important than speed. How the mesh network works depends on whether you have Sky broadband and a Sky Q hub, or a regular broadband connection. Please be wary of advice about disabling the 2.4GHz network, though.