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[dubcat]

Our V6 box is working as we can watch all channels - definitely not connected via Wi-fi. However there are two red lights showing on the front of the box and in the ‘guide’ section all channels are showing content ‘to be announced’.

We’ve followed all the troubleshooting suggestions but nothing is working. Is it a network issue, faulty box or something we can fix ( in a different way to those we’ve already tried!) - thanks

[newapollo]

Hi dubcat,

Have you tried reconnecting to the network?

Home - Help and Settings - Settings - Network - Connect to the Virgin Media service now

If that doesn't work try rebooting the V6 and hub to force a reconnection.

[dubcat]

Thanks for the reply - tried both and not sure if connection is really the issue as we can watch TV via the box - all channels working. It’s very odd! 

[japitts]

Your V6 requires 2 connections.

1: Your live TV is delivered over a coax cable.

2: OnDemand, streaming & EPG updates are carried over the internet. That's via your VM home-hub, which can either be wired (using Ethernet) or wirelessly (WiFi)

How is yours connected? Check in the top-right corner of the network connections screen for your connection status - what's shown?

[newapollo]

The EPG is normally updated around every 6 hours over the internet. If the internet isn't working it will  show TBA on nearly all channels.

The EPG, On Demand, Catch Up Services and box updates are carried over the internet. 

The TV signal isn't, it's sent down your white co-axial cable, so not being connected to the internet won't affect live TV programs..

[dubcat]

Thank you - that makes sense. The Ethernet cable is connected to the box and hub but is a little loose going into the box. Will try Wi-fi and see what happens 

[japitts · Accepted solution]

I'll wager the Ethernet cable has worked loose then. Easy to prove - click it back into place and check the network connections screen.

Usually the first indicator of a V6 without a working 'net connection is your VoD stopping working, a couple of on-screen C133 errors, then the EPG slowly falling behind.

[David_Bn]

Good Evening @dubcat,

Do you have any updates for us on whether the Wi-Fi option was a solution this problem for you?

Kindest regards,

David_Bn 

[dubcat]

Yes, Wi-fi connection solved problem - thank you.

Need to get a new ethernet lead 😀