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tcboereb
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4 days ago

WiFi dropping out

Hi, we’ve had an intermittent issue with connection for our WiFi for the last few yrs and it’s just unbearable now. We had a new router which made everything worse and the connection upstairs is often terrible and won’t load a page on an iPhone! We’ve got 2 boosters 1 upstairs and 1 down and speed tests say 215Mbs but often doesn’t connect. I’ve tried all the usual reboots etc no difference. Virgin say I have too many devices connected (14) but only 2 or 3 of them are actually using the WiFi at any one time! Any advice? Thanks 

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  • jbrennand's avatar
    jbrennand
    Very Insightful Person

    See this old post of mine and see if anything in it helps.

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    Do you know if its a wifi only issue (are ethernet connected devices ok - test on one to confirm). If the ethernt connections are all fine, then - On a Hub3/4/5,  you could first try separating the SSID's of the 2.4 and 5 GHz wifi bands by renaming them in the settings   At the same time switch off "channel optimisation/Smart wifi” and “ apply and save the settings.    All wifi devices will now need reconnecting to the best SSID at each location.  Also use a wifi scanning App or Apple Airport Utility)  to find the best wifi channels to use (just select and use channels 1,6,11 on 2.4GHz) - this often helps Hub users get better wifi performance - so its worth trying  - but its still no substitute for getting better kit :-)
    To address the wifi issues, VM now supply “wifi Pods” (no longer doing cheap and cheerless and poor value “boosters”).    However, their Pods are only free to customers  on the 1GB, Volt (or old Ultimate Oomph) packages - is that you?  If so they are worth trying - they should work for you. VM Wifi is now “guaranteed” to 30 Mbps/room it’s now called… Wifi Max 
    See if anything in here helps….

    https://www.virginmedia.com/wifi-max

    You call 0800 064 3850 to order the first one after scanning for blackspots using the connect App.- or just wait here for a VM person to respond in a few days and they will sort the first one for you.  If you do call dont get fobbed off by the offshore CS agents' saying you aren’t eligible - if you are - it is clearly stated on the webpage.

    You can also text VM on 0753 305 1809 include account name/number and what the issue is,  there is also a “Chat” option on their website - but note that replies usually take longer.  Or you can speak to the team on WhatsApp by logging into your online account via a mobile handset and there will be a link to speak to VM by Whats App (the number is 0780 3089 684   ) - you can use the same number for their other social media platforms too (TwitX/Fbook. etc) - so try them all.

    If not free to you… you will be charged £8/month for up to 3 pods.   It’s a simple solution and should work for you.  However, you would soon pay off that cost by buying your own wireless solution that will be yours to own and use forever,  although the VM Pods should be a simpler option.  If you do want to invest in better equipment, you would need to get either a…  (1) Mesh System, (2) Wireless router, (3) Wireless access point(s), (4) a pair of good quality Wifi Powerline Adaptors, or a combination of (2&3). £40-100 (that’s ~4->12 months of Max Pod rental) should sort it for most customers with an average property and usage. Spend more for additional advanced“features” - if required.