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Matthew99
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5 months ago

Virgin Internet hub

I believe the previous owner had virgin because there is a telewest box but from the quick set up guide I'm not sure where I plug. The other socket might be it but thought that was for TV not sure. A...
  • goslow's avatar
    5 months ago

    You need one of these

    https://www.diy.com/departments/slx-coaxial-connector-19mm/5028422001905_BQ.prd

    to connect the cables from the quick start kit. Also available from the likes of Toolstation, Screwfix etc. Screw that onto the white cable shown in your hand and then push fit the quick start cable onto it.

    The black cable in your last pic is your incoming VM connection. It goes into the grey box (where there might be an isolator) and then comes out again to be split into 3 for different locations.

    You may have a further two cables elsewhere in your home or, if your building contains flats, the cables may serve other flats.

    If the other cables are in your home, and you don't need them, there may be further ways to tidy the arrangement up but may be best to get a tech for that due to changing signal levels if you start adding/removing components.