Can I use Sky Hub as a router?

Yes you can use it as an access point. Briefly, you connect the sky hub to a lan port of either the Plusnet Hub/Ethernet switch via ethernet, then on the Sky Hub you need to disable DHCP, and give it an IP address thats within the same subnet as the PN Hub, but ideally outside it’s DHCP pool.

Can you have 2 routers sky?

It is possible to use a second router as a range extender to your existing network. It is also very possible to create only one network name between the two routers so your BluOS Players and other network devices will connect to which ever router has the stronger signal.

Do I need a new router for Sky superfast broadband?

You’ll need a new hub, if yours isn’t already fibre-ready and you’re upgrading to Sky Broadband Superfast. Or if you have Internet Calls and your hub’s not compatible. Don’t worry, we’ll automatically send you one if you need it.

Can I plug my router in before activation date?

Re: Setting router up before activation date You can plug in and power up your Hub 2 router if you wish but won’t be able to use it for the internet (unless Sky is your current ISP). On the day of activation once you see the three green solid lights on the front of the hub router then you are ready to go.

Can I get a free WiFi booster from Sky?

We’ll guarantee you can get at least 3Mbps WiFi in every room or we’ll give you your money back on your Sky Broadband Boost subscription. We’ll give you money back that you’ve paid for your Sky Broadband Boost and give you it free for the rest of your contract – so you can still benefit from the other great features.

Is the new Sky Hub better?

The new hub clearly performed better with up to an extra 9mbps of download and 1.6mbps upload. The great thing is it’s not costing us any more with Sky, just a renewed 12 month contract.

Can I use an old sky router as a WiFi extender?

Can You Use an Old Sky Router as a Repeater? Most Sky routers do not allow you to use wireless repeater mode with two Sky routers. However, you can use an old Sky Router as a repeater if you connect it to the primary router via an ethernet cable.

Can you reuse a sky router?

We can reuse most parts of your old products and any we can’t reuse, we’ll recycle. If your Sky TV or broadband equipment has been loaned to you s part of your subscription, when you leave, you’ll need to return it to us. Sky TV or Sky Broadband equipment – Sky boxes and remotes, Sky hubs and boosters.

Can I use my old Sky router as a WiFi extender?

Can I have more than one router in my house?

Yes, it is possible to use two (or even more than two) routers on the same home network. The benefits of a two-router network include: A second router provides more open Ethernet ports so that additional computers can join the network.