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UNDERSTANDING KEY ASPECTS OF WiFi

UNDERSTANDING KEY ASPECTS OF WiFi WiFi is a somewhat notorious, though essential commodity. In many cases, when its behaviour does not meet the user’s perception of the claims made by the ISP (e.g. Virgin Media), the blame is quickly heaped on the IS...

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Sephiroth by Alessandro Volta
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Getting a better Wireless Network Signal

Seeing so many posts about Good, Bad & ugly Wifi, I thought I would post some suggestions for people out there.   There are definitely good, midrange & poor routers with quite variable performance wifi.  Never expect a mass market product to be the b...

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Hub status data - understanding network log messages

N Warning: Long, dull, a bit technical. NHaving needed to repeat myself a few times, I thought I'd share my understanding of what you might find in a Hub 3's network log when things go wrong, and what it means.  First of all, this post is based on my...

Andrew-G by Alessandro Volta
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WiFi pods not working

I’m sorry but this is another post about both my WiFi pods not connecting to my hub 5. We recently had our hub 5 replaced for a hub 5 and since then both WiFi pods not connecting. I also been over this forum previous posts and nothing has helped. One...

Hub5 vs Deco Mesh

I was previously on a Hub3, which had intermittent drop outs so I put it in modem mode and bought a separate router and WiFi 5 system.I’ve just upgraded to a 1gb line and Hub5, and am wondering if I should give the black Pods a go, or whether I’ll st...

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Solid Red Light on Hub 3

HelloAs the title suggests, The light at the front has a solid red light instead of the solid white.This hasn't changed after a reboot and a reset.Couple of other threads on here indicate that i probably need a new routerThanks in advance  

Hub3 issues - permanent red light

We've had the red light on permanently for a round 3 weeks now and internet drops out randomly. We've tried all the reset and reboot options. Even leaving the hub turned off while away for the weekend and still no changes. The hub is well ventilated ...

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Cannot order Wifi Pod

Hi,Having run the Scan in the Connect App I have several rooms with zero or poor connection.However, I don't have any option in the app to order a wifi pod as advertised.Can you organise this for me, please?Thanks

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WiFi pod shows fair connection

I received a new WiFi pod (the second one added to my set up). This pod only shows a 'fair' connection. Ive moved it to a socket next to the router to test it in close proximity but it still only remains fair. The first pod shows a great connection s...

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Hub 3 - Compatitibly with TP-Link OneMesh

Here: https://www.virginmedia.com/broadband/intelligent-wifiThis states the Hub 3 can use mesh 'intelligent wifi' technology. However, when trying to use TPLink's onemesh (it is a AV1300 which I am going to use for wired and wifi in my office) The me...

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Red light on hub

I have had a solid red light on my hub for some months. It is upright , well ventilated and only warm to the touch. I've tried the recommended solution process several times.  I've asked the call centre about this and they say it's okay, but the foru...