@Stuart_R wrote:
Thanks John but it's surprisingly not easy to check the wired connection, in this age of relying on WiFi I need to get hold of a cable !!! My signal is okay close to the router, is that a good indication ? The issue manifests itself more at the other end of the house and upstairs.
I'd like to know what a WiFi Pod is and if that'll extend coverage ? or is this related to your comment of "get a decent Mesh system" ?
Yes it is a Hub 3.0
In reply to Gary's comments:
Change the 2.4Ghz band back to 20Mhz not 20/40Mhz - you’ll get no end of issues otherwise.: I'm a bit loathed to do that without understanding what the implications are. This was the setting until Virgin asked me to change it !!
If you’re using a Google router you need to put the hub into Modem Mode otherwise you’ll get issues with double NAT, DHCP conflicts, disconnects, speed issues etc.: I do not understand a word of this, SORRY 😞 I assume because I have not done this it is why I have two wifi networks now (VMXXXX and Google WiFI)
Thanks
Because having the 2.4Ghz band set to use 40mhz bandwidth means you’re taking up more of the 2.4ghz band and overlapping with other peoples channels. You’ll get issues with stability and more disconnections where it’s overlapping and if it drops back to to 20Mhz off it’s own accord.
VM’s telephone support know nothing.
https://support.metageek.com/hc/en-us/articles/204490510-40-MHz-Channels
Regards Modem Mode - yes that’s why you have 2 SSID’s broadcasting and will more than likely explain the slow speeds etc. you’re currently having.
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