Sky Hub SR101 Modification Fix

Sky Hub sr101
Well in this video we take a look at the new Sky Hub. This has to be worst wireless router given out by the top 6 broadband providers in the UK today. Not only is it limited by poor antenna design it is  severely crippled by the built in power supply and its lack of shielding. I have no idea how this router made it through to production and to top it off if you are an existing customer they will charge you £59.99 for something that disconnects more times than it stays connected.

Comments

[MikeM144]

Does anyone know if theres a way to use this and change settings (subnet etc) without a broadband connection as it having a built in PSU is handy for onsite testing

But if I access the routers web page it just tells me there is no broadband connection and to contact sky with no apparent way to get into the settings

[MartinB105]

Hi Guys, has anyone a list/location to buy required parts or part numbers?

[PeterC26]

After a few false starts in obtaining the necessary parts I have made this modification fix. I now have a more stable stronger WiFi signal :)

[PeterC26]

This is an excellent guide, well constructed and very clear. From a personal point of view I'd like to get a little more info on where the parts were obtained. I'd loved to do this mod but I'm struggling to find approriate dipole aerials connectors. Other than that, very good.

[NomeSkavinski]

Excellent guide, with some great information. Thanks alot for this, i knew it was a crap router.

[Friiman]

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