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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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Can't use WiFi when connected to private DNS

I am unable to use WiFi when using a private DNS on Android. I followed the steps in the solution here but I do not have any option for 'online security - websites'. Mine only gives the option of essential security or advanced which is paid for (I re...

EffVmob by Tuning in
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Red light flashing

Red light flashing Tried all the on and off thing Checked the cables Nothing Is working The white cable is dodgy the fitting keeps falling out but just can't get it up and running 

Dynamic public ip not changing

Hi, I’m trying to change my vm public ipv4 address. I have tried resetting the hub 3.0, going into modem mode also but i dont have a router (modem mode not ideal as others in the household use wifi) I also don't want to keep the wifi off for long per...

Baza786 by Just joined
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Guest Network not being extended by pod

Had a chat with Virgin Media on Twitter/X and they said the pod should extend the main network and the guest network. My main network has been improved but my guest room is the furthest from the router and so I most wanted to extend the guest network...

EHB by Joining in
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New member issues - O2 SIM and WiFi booster

Hi, My Volt M350 contract started yesterday on July 2nd but I haven't received my O2 SIM card yet. Is there anything I can do to check on its progress? In my contractual email that I received on June 17th said my SIM card was estimated to be delivere...

Hub 3 red light

5 year old hub 3 showing red light. We are totally dependent on hub as have health issues in house and this is our phone line too. App says there is a problem and to wait 24 hours but this really isn't good enough. Any help out there please  

niffniff by On our wavelength
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Balancing Wifi Pods Connections

EveningWhen I have a look at the devices connected to my Hub 5 and pods, I can see that one has nothing connected to it I did have a mesh which restarted early every morning so as to balance the devices connected to the pods.Does the Hub 5 have this ...

Vim1965 by Tuning in
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Not sure if I have VM socket

Hello all,I'm interested in getting VM as my broadband, however, I'm not sure if the sockets I have are working VM sockets, and if not, if I select the engineer to set it up for me, they will be able to do it on a day/ at all.I have the Openreach Mas...

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Alice8 by Joining in
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Resolved! Hub 3 showing Red power light

Himy Hub 3 is showing constant red power light. I've checked it out re suggestions on here, tried restart twice and reset but this has made no difference. It is not hot to touch.Please can someone advise what to do next. Do I need a replacement hub?T...

teragram by Joining in
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