Sky broadband and router - Can it be changed???

devilman_079 · 18 Jul 2007 at 19:58

Been looking at getting either a Sky or VM TV/broadband package. I can't get VM cable and freeview via aerial is rubbish in my area! So now looking at Sky £26 package as the better deal.

Can anyone tell me if I get the Sky package whether or not I can change the router??? I rang them and they said I HAVE to use theres due to the firmware installed. TBH I would want a better wireless router such as the netgear rangemax, the one they offer is the standard netgear and I think I will have issues with the connection.

Any thoughts??? D.

Teal · 18 Jul 2007 at 20:00

As per their T&C no you can't, many people do change it though.

devilman_079 · 18 Jul 2007 at 20:14

Is it easy to get the non sky router to work on the line though? Has anyone here done it?

Indy500 · 18 Jul 2007 at 20:16

Last time I checked they're just Netgears...

Columbo · 18 Jul 2007 at 20:16

Pop over to the 'think broadband' website forums. Those guys will help you out.

devilman_079 · 18 Jul 2007 at 20:27

thanks will take a look

lee87 · 18 Jul 2007 at 20:28

devilman_079 said:
Is it easy to get the non sky router to work on the line though? Has anyone here done it?

Yes, there is nothing to stop any other router working other than they don't tell you the username/password as it is built into there router.

You can use this program to get the details from the router then use them on any router.

http://dg834gt.mognuts.com/NetgearRouterUtility.html

Skree · 18 Jul 2007 at 21:47

i've just got sky bb with the netgear router and it is carp. the BB is fine but the wireless is, well, useless. it only works in the same room as the router. And we've got quite thin walls.. I'm in the process of getting a high-gain antenna to see if that helps (7dbi) - it's only 6 quid.. it prob won't help much but theres other hardware. Its bad.. we had to wait for this deal to get broadband back, the person whos account it is wants to cancel it.. the connection's pretty good, i want to keep this.. I just want a chance to sort it out. TBH if it was just me it'd be no problem.. *sigh*

I'm looking at all sorts of other bits n stuff.. At the worst, i'll need to spend the cost of a decent router, and i'll get a really good network out of it..

mains plug based networking, wireless boosters, wireless nics, high gain antennas..

worthingsaxovtr · 18 Jul 2007 at 22:09

yes you can I am using a linksys a lot better than their netgear

it is against the t&c

you have to get the username and password of the router, not easy unless you go to the unofficial sky forum, but that sky forum will also give you the settings

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

if this is against the forum rules am sorry didnt know

Rabtech · 18 Jul 2007 at 23:01

Skree said:
i've just got sky bb with the netgear router and it is carp. the BB is fine but the wireless is, well, useless. it only works in the same room as the router. And we've got quite thin walls.. I'm in the process of getting a high-gain antenna to see if that helps (7dbi) - it's only 6 quid.. it prob won't help much but theres other hardware. Its bad.. we had to wait for this deal to get broadband back, the person whos account it is wants to cancel it.. the connection's pretty good, i want to keep this.. I just want a chance to sort it out. TBH if it was just me it'd be no problem.. *sigh*

I'm looking at all sorts of other bits n stuff.. At the worst, i'll need to spend the cost of a decent router, and i'll get a really good network out of it..

mains plug based networking, wireless boosters, wireless nics, high gain antennas..

You sure its the router at fault? Could be your wireless adaptor - if its USB, some can have terrible ranges. Just a thought...

Skree · 19 Jul 2007 at 05:25

Well, one of the laptops is using one of them netgear USB dongles but this one is using its on board wireless (samsung r20) - I'm good with wired but a beginner with wireless so :confused: