quick query

anmarj

Hi

we are due to start our broadband service with sky from monday but the router has not turned up due to royal mail/courier issues, but have received 3 (yes 3) discs for the set up, I take it I can use our existing router for the time being and install the disc?

P.s if anybody wants a disc I have 2 up for grabs (just hoping that 3 routers don't turn up now!)

spud17

You'll have to put your Sky details into your router, after clearing your present settings.

I'm sure others will be along with the exact instructions.

BUT you don't need any disks to use a router, in fact all they generally do, is to install a load of branding and stuff which your isp has *decided* that you need.

I've just switched from VM cable to O2, and the disk is still unopened in the pack.

penrhyn

As above, unless you want to install Macaffe that comes on the Sky install disk then they are not required.
Use as a coaster to prevent coffee rings appearing on your desk.

Niether in the case of Sky broadband are their any settings required on the router as it comes preconfigured for access to Sky Broadband ( in fact they can't be used with any other ISP).

If you are going wireless the SSID and passcode are on a label on the router.

Inactive

A useful site for Sky users;

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/

anmarj

penrhyn wrote: »

If you are going wireless the SSID and passcode are on a label on the router.

not much use as I don't have their router!


will be keeping fingers crossed anyway

spud17

penrhyn wrote: »

Niether in the case of Sky broadband are their any settings required on the router as it comes preconfigured for access to Sky Broadband ( in fact they can't be used with any other ISP).

That's the problem, they don't have the Sky router, are the settings available without hacking the un-delivered router?


edit: Just been outside, fingers too cold to type fast.

kwikbreaks

I'm pretty sure that I've read that Sky TS will give you the login details if you call.

anmarj

will give them a call, again!:p

penrhyn

I fear that they will not as their T&Cs preclude using a third party router. OP will have to wait for the Sky one to turn up.

Useful resource:

https://www.skyuser.co.uk

anmarj

found somebody is same postion on that forum and it looks like I will be with out broadband for a while grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, have an internet business which is going to be affected by this double grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

penrhyn

You don't need me to tell you that Sky broadband is for personal and not business use.