What package are you on? Speeds suggest the 100Mbps one. If you are on higher then first change the ethernet cable - they do fail. Then check in network settings that the Laptop's card is set to 1GB and not defaulted down to 100mbps. Also check drivers are up to date.
If still slow check this way....
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If you expect >100Mbps then connect a 1GB enabled computer/laptop, with up to date drivers, via a NEW and working Cat5e/6a ethernet cable, directly to the Hub which you have put into “modem mode” (
https://www.virginmedia.com/help/virgin-media-hub-modem-mode ). This ensures that NO other devices are connected
Test speeds at
https://speedtest.samknows.com/ - try on 2 different browsers.
If they are still low – boot your device into Windows safe+networking mode - to disable any potentially interfering software - and try again.
There are many posts on here (I have a list of ~30!) where QoS software, unknown/flaky software, old network card drivers, corrupted browsers, bad cables or other connected devices are limiting speeds on tests.
Report back what that gets.
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John
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I do not work for VM. My services: HD TV on VIP (+ Sky Sports & Movies & BT sport), x3 V6 boxes (1 wired, 1 WiFi, 1 on PA) Hub5 in modem mode with Apple Airport Extreme Router +2 Airport Express's. On 250Mbps, Talk Anytime Phone, x2 Mobile SIM only iPhones.