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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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Move WiFi router to another room

Hi there, I have the same issue with my wifi router. I was wondering if I can book a non fault call out via this forum too.  Many thanks     [MOD EDIT: Post split to create own thread]    

Router problem causing intermittent connectivity

HiI have had intermittent connectivity since Sunday 03 March. Router light shows orange. Obviously a faulty connection but intermittent.Usual suspects checked. Plug, cables etc. Turned router off and on. Frustrating to be informed on VM website that ...

AnneMou64 by On our wavelength
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Hub 3.0 constant red light for over 6 months

Hi, My Virgin media Hub 3.0 is displaying a constant red light, not the normal white light. It has been the case for over 6 months now, despite resetting, rebooting and trying all the advised methods.The wifi is terrible, and has got worse over recen...

Alexa Echo

I have various echo devices but only 1 refuses to connect to the WiFi. I have followed all amazon trouble shooting. I can connect via my mobile hot-spot but as soon as I return to virgin WiFi it disconnects again.I see from the forum this was a commo...

Wifi pod

My WIFI pod is getting hot. Therefore, I have to keep turning it off. My sons PC is plugged into the pod and the PC is not WIFI enabled.Is it broken or can I do something to rectify the issue?Thanks in advnace.  

Resolved! unable to get wifi booster because app won't connect

I've signed up with O2 and get Volt benefits.I have a severe black spot on 5g around one area.It seems getting a wifi booster is a 'hoop jumping' exercise. I'm told to use the app connect which wants to 'install' my hub.It refuses to see it yelling m...

louiscar by Up to speed
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Non Wi-Fi PC connection

Hi there. We have a new pc (Tower) in the house that does not have Wi-Fi and is quite a way from the router so not possible to use a cable. I asked virgin helpline and they have said that it's basically not their concern. What do I do? I expected bet...

Connect App Update causing Wifi Pod problems

HiIt seems that the Virgin Connect App recently updated and now my Wifi Pods have become extremely unstable. They disappear all together, then return, then show weak signals. They have worked totally fine for quite a while and now suddenly they have ...

JohnWin by On our wavelength
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