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Frustratedwithv
Tuning in
2 years ago

Slow wifi at night

Every night at around 10.30pm, the Wi-Fi suddenly slows down to a painful crawl to the point where it is unusable. Even stood next to the router.Ant other time there are no issues. 
Client62's avatar
Client62
Alessandro Volta
2 years ago

To help be sure there are no issues :

1) Local faults can be checked on 0800 561 0061

2) The service speed to the Hub can be speed tests via : https://www.samknows.com/realspeed/

  • Frustratedwithv's avatar
    Frustratedwithv
    Tuning in
    2 years ago

    Thanks, but it is every night and can't check the speed as the speed is so slow it times out on virgin media when it eventually loads the virgin page.

    • Client62's avatar
      Client62
      Alessandro Volta
      2 years ago

      Here is the link : https://www.samknows.com/realspeed/

      Copy it down on paper or book mark it in a browser so you don't need to re-visit the VM website when trouble strikes.

    • Kath_P's avatar
      Kath_P
      Forum Team
      2 years ago

      Hi Frustratedwithv,

      Thanks for taking the time to contact us via the Community. It's lovely having you on board with us in the Forums. ⭐

      We're sorry to hear you've been having an issue with slower speeds on your WiFi connection. 

      Taking a look at things this end, I can see all is looking well with the Hub in terms of power levels, uptime and time outs. There are no faults open that may be affecting you either.

      There are so many things that can influence a WiFi connection some of which include but are not limited to, a fish tank being in the same room, walls being built with concrete instead of brick, it could even be that your next door neighbours router is interfering with yours. Due to this, we are only able to offer limited help. Please have a look here: WiFi Help.

      The Hub's location could also be causing the coverage problem so we do need to check the positioning of it. Can you please ensure the following: 

      • Out in the open
      • Next to the TV not behind it
      • Away from large bodies of water (e.g. fish tanks)
      • Away from baby monitors and cordless phones
      • Think of the Hub as a radio, and WiFi as the sound - the further away you are from the radio, or the more obstacles that are in the way (walls, electronic devices etc.), the quieter the radio & the poorer the WiFi.

      If that doesn't help, you can download our Connect App which will allow you to scan areas of your home and will offer help. You can view more information on that here.

      Finally, you can view more about our new WiFi Max service here.

      Please keep us posted on how you get on. 

      Thanks,