Results 1 to 10 of 11
Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box?
This is a discussion on Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box? within the Sky & Sky+ TV forums, part of the Other Sky help and support category; Hi, I just got a Laptop on Ebay that came with a Belkin USB, thingy. I installed it with the ...
LinkBack URL
About LinkBacks- 18-12-08, 03:28 PM #1
Sky User Member
Exchange:Broadband ISP: noneRouter: Non Sky RouterSky TV: Sky Basic- Join Date
- Dec 2008
- Posts
- 2
- Thanks
- 0
- Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box?
Hi, I just got a Laptop on Ebay that came with a Belkin USB, thingy. I installed it with the CD, and plugged it in to see what would happen. It picked up a signal from the Sky Box, as Sky user etc. I don't have Sky Broadband or anything, so I tried it out. And I can surf the net with it (although signal is not that good)., I am sure this is NOT FREE. Or is it?http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/image...es/redface.gif
Advertisement- 18-12-08, 03:37 PM #2
Sky User Member
Exchange: LeytonstoneBroadband ISP: MidRouter: Sagem F@ST 2504Sky TV: Sky+ HD
- Join Date
- Jul 2007
- Location
- East London
- Posts
- 737
- Thanks
- 1
- Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
Re: Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box?
Are you sure you are not picking up someone else's internet connection?
- 18-12-08, 03:45 PM #3
Sky User Member
Exchange:Broadband ISP: noneRouter: Non Sky RouterSky TV: Sky Basic
- Join Date
- Dec 2008
- Posts
- 2
- Thanks
- 0
- Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box?
No because it would be encrypted, right? It says Sky User etc. I dont know maybe my nextdoor neighbour has it. But is it Free? Thats my main question
- 18-12-08, 03:47 PM #4
Sky User Member
Exchange:Broadband ISP: MaxRouter: Netgear V1 DG834GTSky TV: Sky Basic
- Join Date
- Sep 2007
- Location
- Essex
- Posts
- 4,202
- Thanks
- 0
- Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts
Re: Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box?
Erm it's probably your neighbour and you are technically breaking the law. Some people don't turn encryption on in their router settings as they have problems connecting with it.
- 18-12-08, 05:07 PM #5
Sky User Moderator
Exchange: BannockburnBroadband ISP: Sky Fibre UnlimitedRouter: Sky Hub SR102Sky TV: Sky+ HD- Join Date
- Dec 2006
- Location
- Central Scotland
- Posts
- 34,256
- Thanks
- 65
- Thanked 1,655 Times in 1,616 Posts
Re: Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box?
Definitely picking up the signal from an unsecured router. If you have Sky TV you can get free Broadband from Sky, for a few months anyway. Better this than risk prosecution for piggybacking. Some high street fastfood joints used to give you free broadband with a cup of coffee I don't know if they still do it. Sometimes it is available at your public library. This is the only way you will get free broadband without a subscription.
TomD
Please note the views and recommendations in my posts are my own and in no way reflect the views of SkyUser.
Useful Utilites
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html/ TCPOptimiser /Test Socket
Note - When downloading always select the Custom install or you will end up with stuff you don't want.
- 19-12-08, 11:11 AM #6
Sky User Member
Exchange: 01439Broadband ISP: Not on SkyRouter:Sky TV:- Join Date
- Oct 2007
- Posts
- 685
- Thanks
- 0
- Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box?
Correction: This is the only way you will get free broadband legally without a subscription
Originally Posted by Isitme 
This is the only way you will get free broadband without a subscription.
- 19-12-08, 12:23 PM #7
Sky User Moderator
Exchange: BannockburnBroadband ISP: Sky Fibre UnlimitedRouter: Sky Hub SR102Sky TV: Sky+ HD
- Join Date
- Dec 2006
- Location
- Central Scotland
- Posts
- 34,256
- Thanks
- 65
- Thanked 1,655 Times in 1,616 Posts
Re: Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box?
Very true
TomD
Please note the views and recommendations in my posts are my own and in no way reflect the views of SkyUser.
Useful Utilites
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html/ TCPOptimiser /Test Socket
Note - When downloading always select the Custom install or you will end up with stuff you don't want.
- 19-12-08, 01:44 PM #8
Sky User Member
Exchange: StevenageBroadband ISP: BTRouter: Non Sky RouterSky TV: Sky+ HD- Join Date
- May 2007
- Posts
- 2,539
- Thanks
- 1
- Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts
Re: Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box?
Is it a wi-fi USB dongle or a mobile internet USB dongle that uses a built in mobile phone to connect to the internet?
As it could be that you are using somebody elses phone account to connect rather than just using an unsecured wireless network.I'm a PC, and Windows 7 Backup saved my sanity when BitDefender imploded !!!
- 19-12-08, 03:09 PM #9
Sky User Moderator
Exchange: BannockburnBroadband ISP: Sky Fibre UnlimitedRouter: Sky Hub SR102Sky TV: Sky+ HD
- Join Date
- Dec 2006
- Location
- Central Scotland
- Posts
- 34,256
- Thanks
- 65
- Thanked 1,655 Times in 1,616 Posts
Re: Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box?
^^^^^
Would that happen, given that he is connecting to Sky?
TomD
Please note the views and recommendations in my posts are my own and in no way reflect the views of SkyUser.
Useful Utilites
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html/ TCPOptimiser /Test Socket
Note - When downloading always select the Custom install or you will end up with stuff you don't want.
- 19-12-08, 05:07 PM #10
Sky User Member
Exchange: StevenageBroadband ISP: BTRouter: Non Sky RouterSky TV: Sky+ HD
- Join Date
- May 2007
- Posts
- 2,539
- Thanks
- 1
- Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts
Re: Getting Internet Signal from Sky Box?
No it would happen if I don't read the post properly cos I'm stupid.
But to the original point what was the result of the court case of the person who was caught stealing bandwidth?I'm a PC, and Windows 7 Backup saved my sanity when BitDefender imploded !!!
Reply With Quote
