could i do this??

ants83 · 1 Jul 2013 at 23:28

i have a sky hd box i need connecting up via wireless. my router is upstairs.
could i use my old netgear router to plug into the sky box and make it communicate with the router upstairs so i theory my sky box would have wifi for on demand.
would this be an access point? is this even possible?

bremen1874 · 2 Jul 2013 at 00:05

It's possible, but it will depend on what model the router is and its capabilities. Post some more details and someone may be able to help you.

For the sake of c.£20 I'd either use Powerline adapters or Sky's own Wireless connector and avoid the hassle.

Hostile-17 · 2 Jul 2013 at 11:16

by a powerline adapter set that would be easiest option.

1st - Plug into socket and Lan cable to Sky box
2nd - Plu innto socket upstairs and cable into router

I use a similar setup for LoveFilm for Tv in bedroom

monkeyspank · 2 Jul 2013 at 11:40

Sky were giving their wireless things away free recently.

ants83 · 2 Jul 2013 at 17:38

monkeyspank said:
Sky were giving their wireless things away free recently.

That's if you take their crappy movies. Package