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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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Slow download speed to device

Hi thereWhy my download speed to device is so slowI never reach more than 850mbpsBut usually is between 550-700mbpsAny ideas how to reach 1gb everytime?Cheers â€ƒ

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Moving into a new build, postcode not recognised

Im moving to a new build that has a virgin and bt back box. So I should be able to transfer my virgin media to the new address.However since it's a new build, the postcode doesn't appear on the VM postcode checker.Why would there be a virgin back box...

Virgin box outside house is missing

Hi, moved into my few home last year and it's got no box where the cables go into the house and there are so small exposed wires on show. Is it possible to come and and put a new box on please.

Can I get a hub reassigned to my account?

I just set up a new Virgin Media account, I was sent a Hub3, we previously had a lot off connectivity issues with a Hub3 and were sent a Hub4 which solved almost all of them. I have asked Virgin but apparently they are discontinuing the Hub4, can I u...

Hub 3 red light

Hi VMI am having issues with my Hub 3.0 which has had a constant red power light for 2-3 months and the wifi drops out intermittently during the day.The hub 3 is in router mode, it is upright, well ventilated and out of direct sunlight. I have reboot...

Nik_B by On our wavelength
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Resolved! Wi-fi pod ordering issue

I have one wi-fi pod for a black spot in my house which has worked wonders. I also need one, however, for my summer house (office) when I am working from home. I have tried to access another pod, but for some reason, the computer says ‘no’ when I cal...

DSC1 by Joining in
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Hub 3 red light always on

Should hub 3 be replaced?Red light on all the time. Tried all recommended actions but light stays red. Hub is not overheating and can still connect to wifi.Have disconnected hub from mains for 30 minutes and reconnected. Have used reset button. Have ...

Google wifi setup with hub5

Good evening, I've had the router installed today after leaving sky and I am having problems migrating my Google wifi over.I've attempted numerous times putting the router into modem mode the green light is displayed and after rebooting the Google wi...