BT Hub with Sky Broadband?

[visagephoto]

I still have my old BT Hub, but have recently switched to Sky Broadband, I was wondering if it's possible to use the BT hub to connect to sky Broadband, and if so how?

 

[stugster]

Hi mate,

Most of the info was put on UKBF as well, but here's a run-down of my opinion:

The sky router is a NetGear (most likely) and is of better quality (in my opinion). if you're finding the wireless signal strength isn't as good, try moving the box to a higher location. The higher the better.

Also, if you use the Internet connection more in a different area of the house, consider connecting the box to a nearer telephone point.

And finally, if all else fails, you can pick up a "repeater" for around £40 from places like Ebuyer.

The Sky router is a much more solid device than the 'orrible BT one

 

[visagephoto]

Thanks Stu,

I took your advice and moved the router into the same room as my desktop and immediately seen an improvement, Now I just have to find the appropriate cable to connect it directly to my other desktop PC.

Alan.

 

[stugster]

The appropriate cable is an ethernet (probably cat v),and shouldn't set you back more than a few pound.

Plexus Cat5e UTP Patch Cable (Blue) 3m - Ebuyer


Whilst you're there, buy yourself an external hard disk for your backups too

 

[Brian McIntosh]

Is it because of the way the wireless signal is broadcast that the higher up the router the better?

 

[stugster]

Is it because of the way the wireless signal is broadcast that the higher up the router the better?

Yeah. Generally, people keep their router on the floor or on a desk. The problem with this is that the signal will get weaker as the distance increases due to reflection. As the signal hits objects, part of the signal is lost, and then a much weaker signal is carried forward.

Putting the router up high limits the amount of objects that get in the way and usually increases the line-of-sight.

As a result, a stronger signal is received

 

[visagephoto]

Yeah. Generally, people keep their router on the floor or on a desk.

Yep Guilty

My home also has very thick internal walls, and metal door frames.

 

[stugster]

Also, does your router have air vents? Is it sitting on the carpet? Is the carpet blocking the air vents?

 

[visagephoto]

I just received an email alerting me that a new reply had been posted on this thread, But when opened, the (lengthy) email appeared to be written in Chinese or some similar language, with a number of links throughout the text, It also had the usual link to log on to the forum and view the reply.

I checked the thread and found that there hasn't been a new reply at all, in fact the last reply was from "Stugster" on 2nd Feb.

Could this have been an email with dodgy content which has been blocked by the forum software, and if so, should I be concerned that I received an email notification, And opened it!.

 

[stugster]

Do not fear, the spammers were here!

There was a genuine reply posted - and it was really in Chinese.

It was a spammer, and they were removed - as were the posts

 

[Gordon N]

What make/model is your new router?

 

[Brian McIntosh]

flashed something called the BIOS

That's a strange household you've got there Alison!!:w00t:

 

[Talisker]

Hi, I am new to this forum. I read this post with curiosity as I am having probs with Sky broadband signal strength. I was using the BT Home hub and this was fine for all the PC's dotted around the house. Then we switched to Sky Broadband connect which costs 17 pounds a month. Now I have no signal in any of the other rooms. As a previous post asked, Is it possible to use the BT home hub instead of the sky one? Can sky broadband come through the BT home hub ok? I dont want to move any routers if possible since it was working fine with BT.
Many Thanks for anticipated replies
Tali

 

[Lanarkshire IT Services]

Hi, I am new to this forum. I read this post with curiosity as I am having probs with Sky broadband signal strength. I was using the BT Home hub and this was fine for all the PC's dotted around the house. Then we switched to Sky Broadband connect which costs 17 pounds a month. Now I have no signal in any of the other rooms. As a previous post asked, Is it possible to use the BT home hub instead of the sky one? Can sky broadband come through the BT home hub ok? I dont want to move any routers if possible since it was working fine with BT.
Many Thanks for anticipated replies
Tali

Hi There

To get your SKY ADSL via the BT Home Hub you have 2 options to improve the wireless signal.

1st try changing the channel that the router broadcasts on.

If that doesn't help then try:

2nd you could use the SKY router to connect to the internet and connect the BT Home Hub to the SKY router via Ethernet cable - The longer the cable the further you can go. Wireless connections will then be supplied from the Home Hub.

You will need to disable the wireless AP on the SKY router and disable DHCP on the Home Hub.

A bit tricky but it does work however you will need 2 run both routers if you can live with that.

Personally I'd recheck your wifi settings on the SKY router as I've never had a problem with them.

Maybe, without revealing security settings you could post a screenshot or details of how your router is setup.

Regards