Are Sky WiFi routers any good?
Our verdict: Very good Sky Broadband offers a similar quality router and service to BT. Its speeds are largely the same. Customer service and reliability are on a par.
What is Sky SR102?
The name is a giveaway, but the Sky Hub 2 (codename ‘SR102’) is the follow-up to Sky’s first self-branded router, the Sky Hub (SR101). In fact we found its wireless performance so slow that a wired connection to the router was required to obtain the ‘up to’ 76Mbit speeds of its fastest broadband package.
Which Sky router channel is best?
Change your router’s Wi-Fi channel Then, go to the wireless settings and change the channel used by the 2.4GHz network: 1, 6 and 11 are the best choices. Change the channel used by the 5GHz network; as Sky Q defaults to using Channel 36, anything but this is a good choice.
How good is Sky Broadband Superfast?
Sky’s Superfast fibre packages is delivered via the Openreach network, and offers 59Mbps average speeds. This is plenty fast enough for most households. And if it’s available where you live, you’ll be able to get speeds of 145Mbps with Sky’s Ultrafast broadband package.
Who makes Sky router?
Netgear
The Sky Wireless Hub is a wireless router distributed to all Sky Broadband customers when they order their Sky Broadband packages. During 2006, Netgear were the only manufacturer of Sky Broadband routers, which were made in white.
Who makes Sky SR102 router?
The Sky SR102 (Black) is an 400MHz dual-core Broadcom MIPS-based ADSL2+/VDSL2 router with 802.11bgn wireless and ADSL2+ support.
Which Wi-Fi channel is best for 5 GHz frequency?
When using 5 GHz, it is recommended to use at least 40 MHz channel width, as some client devices may not prefer 5 GHz unless it offers a greater channel width than 2.4 GHz….If using 40 MHz channel width, the bandwidth of the following channel is used:
- 36 – 40.
- 44 – 48.
- 149 – 153.
- 157 – 161.
Does it matter what channel my Wi-Fi is on?
Selecting the proper Wi-Fi channel can significantly improve your Wi-Fi coverage and performance. In the 2.4 GHz band, 1, 6, and 11 are the only non-overlapping channels. Selecting one or more of these channels is an important part of setting up your network correctly.
Is Sky owned by BT?
Sky UK Limited is a British broadcaster and telecommunications company that provides television and broadband Internet services, fixed line and mobile telephone services to consumers and businesses in the United Kingdom….Sky UK.
| Formerly | British Sky Broadcasting Ltd |
|---|---|
| Parent | Sky Group (Comcast) |
What do you think about the sky SR102?
The Sky SR102 (black Sky Router) contains a router and also a VDSL modem. It’s a two in one bit of kit, which keeps things tidy, but it has several failings; poor WiFi speed, no WiFi AC 5Ghz compliance, no Gigabit network ports, no USB 3.0 port and to top it off it has a limit on the number of WiFi users/devices it can handle.
Can the SR102 be connected wirelessly to the router?
Yes, wired it will but the Wireless on the SR102 is dodgy whatever speed you are on. Try and get a Q router from Sky if you can. Yes, wired it will but the Wireless on the SR102 is dodgy whatever speed you are on. Try and get a Q router from Sky if you can. Sign In or Register to comment.
Which is better Sky Q Hub or SR102?
The Sky Q Hub is MILES better than the SR102 so you’ve definitely grabbed a bargain! I’m pleased at discovering this thread. I’ve just upgraded to Sky Fibre and while I’m happy with the SR102 I had a feeling that the new Q router would be better for me.
How do I connect my Sky SR102 to a BT router?
Next step is to power off your Sky SR102, and plug in the BT Openreach Modem, with the phone line going to it, and a lan cable (RJ45) running from the LAN1 socket (not LAN2!) on the modem into the WAN port on your chosen router. Fire it up.