Drilling a hole through a wall... What to expect?

[Kermit power]

Sheepshanks said:

Odd that even the switch messes it up - can only guess that the box is very sensitive to latency (which is an issue with live multicast channels).

What make and model is the box, and did you buy it or get it through a service provider?

Not sure. I think it's made by Humax, but it's whatever BT are sending out at the moment.

[Impasse]

Too much procrastinating. Get on with it.

[clockworks]

I have exactly the same issue with my BT Youview box. I can't watch or record HD "internet" channels unless it's connected directly to the HomeHub.
I originally installed it via a switch, massive pixellation and breakups. BT suggested using Homeplugs, which they sent me for free. Same problem.

After much complaining, they said it needed a direct cable connection, and offered to send an engineer to do the job free of charge. I wanted the job done properly, so did it myself.

Now, if only I could get the Youview box to keep it's connection to the internet alive for more than 2 days. I regularly have to reboot the router.