HUMAX Compatible WiFi Dongle WHY0005

I didn't have high expectations that this would work as we don't have a WiFi expander and the Humax is buried in with a lot of other equipment. However, it worked first time and hasn't failed once since. No need to setup - just enter the WiFi details into the Humax.However, the dongle is quite large and wide, and even though I picked an HDMI cable with the smallest connector, I still had to sandpaper the connector down on one side so that I could use the rear USB connector. This was fine but bear it in mind.

I have had problems getting my oldish Freesat 1000s box to connect via an ethernet cable because i use mobile broadband instead of fibre however, this was very easy, i simply connected this stick into the front usb slot and turned my hub off at the mains and then back on again, within a couple of minutes i could see my hub showing up on the network connections settings and after entering my wifi password i was connected.Now i can get the usual catch-up services along with Youtube and Netflix if i subscribe but it's great if you miss a programme.I took a punt on this item in reality but glad i did!

I have had the same experience as others. My Freesat box is in the same room as my BT Home Hub router and there is a straight line of sight from one to the other (no corners or bends), so distance should not be a problem. The dongle found the wifi signal, but the strength was weaker than I would have expected. I entered my password (ordinary letters and numbers, nothing special) and pressed “Continue”. It then tried, and failed, to connect. Multiple times. I tried all three networks on offer and entered the appropriate passwords again and again and again. I tried again the next day, but it still refused to connect. Each time a message appears saying that something has gone wrong. I gave up eventually and bought an Ethernet connector and some more Ethernet cable and coupled the two cables together. This time it connected immediately and automatically to the internet and I didn’t even have to put in a password. The dongle is going back for a refund.

This came quickly, was as described, a good seller, would have given five stars but for the fact that there were no instructions. Yes, we could see we were meant to stick it into the USB port in the Humax, but we struggled to get it installed and working. Not all of us are good with technology!

This item arrived quickly, it was quite easy to set up, but I was disappointed that after about a week it just fell apart it had to be taped back together to be able to use it, although upto now it is still working

Bought for our Humax Freesat HB1000S, acknowledged the leaflet enclosed mentioning, possible, issues with long and unusual password characters etc. Plugged in and within a few moments detected our Wi-Fi router, selected our connection type with the device (2G 65Mbps) and named router (we live in a flat, therefore pickup multiple other people's connections,so selecting the correct router - ie yours- is paramount) entered our long and unusual password, that was it. Connected first time and after testing over a couple of weeks, works flawlessly with no buffering or lag on all catch-up services.Simply put, does what it says on the tin. Will obviously continue to test/use and see if there are any issues that crop up.Anyway, happy days without a long LAN cable.

I have a HUMAX HDR1000S Box , i actually bought it to record which was great, but thinking thinking it had WiFi as a connection to on demand etc.I found i had made a mistake and i was told i needed to connect it with an Ethernet connection to my router, which in my case means a 20 meter wire (just not happening). I watched a couple of YouTube videos and reviews for help and found this little Dongle may be what i needed. However , i did see that some reviews said that the password may not work as they are to long and not accepted on the dongle. so was a little skepticalIn my case this dongle was a GEM , I plugged it in the front of the box, at first it only came up with about 5 WiFi connections and none of them mine, then after about 3 minutes mine appeared ( so be a little patient). I then put in my 12 digit KEY ( containing small & large letter plus number) and it connected immediately. It then gave me access to NETFLIX ( i pay a sub), and every on demand available. For just over £11 it was amazing, absolutely transformed the usage of my Humax box. Don`t hesitate if you have the same box as mine ( cant say for others though ) Some reviewer say that the dongle has fallen apart, but once its in the box i dont see any reason to handle it again so i hope it will stay that way - perfect.

I couldn't get this to work - I managed to set up with my Humax box ok so it received a wifi connection but then it wouldn't actually pick up with the internet playback service, etc. The only suggestion in the instructions to resolve this issue was to hard wire with an Ethernet cable back to the router. Well if I could have done this I wouldn't have needed a dongle in the first place! I still have the dongle (due to a mishap with the packaging and an enthusiastic puppy) so if anyone out there has an alternative solution please let me know.