Virgin Media Broadband
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@JAC the WiFi, or the connection as a whole ? If it’s just the WiFi you can probably change the frequency it uses as it may be clashing with something else in the house.
@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC the WiFi, or the connection as a whole ? If it’s just the WiFi you can probably change the frequency it uses as it may be clashing with something else in the house.
The WiFi connection just seems to drop yes mate and disconnect every now and again.
That’s certainly worth a go mate, how would I do this?
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC the WiFi, or the connection as a whole ? If it’s just the WiFi you can probably change the frequency it uses as it may be clashing with something else in the house.
The WiFi connection just seems to drop yes mate and disconnect every now and again.
That’s certainly worth a go mate, how would I do this?
@JAC does is so this for all devices, or just random ones ? If so, then it’s probably the 2.4ghz and 5ghz issue which is well documented. Essentially, the hub broadcasts one single SSID and then the device negotiates when connecting and gets either frequency depending on the type it is.
The issue here is that 5ghz excels for speed, but isn’t great for distance. 2.4ghz is the opposite - it’s slower, but has a far greater range.
Basically, what we are doing here is splitting the SSID into two meaning you then have two networks and must choose which one when connecting. If you haven’t changed the factory settings then this is fine to do - if it doesn’t work as planned, you’ll just need to reset the hub.
Mark – Founder, Phenomlab Ltd
Executive IT & Security Leadership
Phenomlab Ltd -
@JAC does is so this for all devices, or just random ones ? If so, then it’s probably the 2.4ghz and 5ghz issue which is well documented. Essentially, the hub broadcasts one single SSID and then the device negotiates when connecting and gets either frequency depending on the type it is.
The issue here is that 5ghz excels for speed, but isn’t great for distance. 2.4ghz is the opposite - it’s slower, but has a far greater range.
Basically, what we are doing here is splitting the SSID into two meaning you then have two networks and must choose which one when connecting. If you haven’t changed the factory settings then this is fine to do - if it doesn’t work as planned, you’ll just need to reset the hub.
@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC does is so this for all devices, or just random ones ? If so, then it’s probably the 2.4ghz and 5ghz issue which is well documented. Essentially, the hub broadcasts one single SSID and then the device negotiates when connecting and gets either frequency depending on the type it is.
The issue here is that 5ghz excels for speed, but isn’t great for distance. 2.4ghz is the opposite - it’s slower, but has a far greater range.
Basically, what we are doing here is splitting the SSID into two meaning you then have two networks and must choose which one when connecting. If you haven’t changed the factory settings then this is fine to do - if it doesn’t work as planned, you’ll just need to reset the hub.
Thanks for the advice mate, it varies mate, appears to vary anyway.
I will look into this later
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC does is so this for all devices, or just random ones ? If so, then it’s probably the 2.4ghz and 5ghz issue which is well documented. Essentially, the hub broadcasts one single SSID and then the device negotiates when connecting and gets either frequency depending on the type it is.
The issue here is that 5ghz excels for speed, but isn’t great for distance. 2.4ghz is the opposite - it’s slower, but has a far greater range.
Basically, what we are doing here is splitting the SSID into two meaning you then have two networks and must choose which one when connecting. If you haven’t changed the factory settings then this is fine to do - if it doesn’t work as planned, you’ll just need to reset the hub.
Thanks for the advice mate, it varies mate, appears to vary anyway.
I will look into this later
.@JAC Ok. Let me know how you get on.
Mark – Founder, Phenomlab Ltd
Executive IT & Security Leadership
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC Ok. Let me know how you get on.
Hi Mark,
I’ve got the new 1GB Virgin Media router and a WiFi booster (will be getting another one sent through)
in a week or two).I’m looking to get a better Power line adapter for the room upstairs, can you suggest any that will do the job just fine.
Many thanks as always
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC Ok. Let me know how you get on.
Hi Mark,
I’ve got the new 1GB Virgin Media router and a WiFi booster (will be getting another one sent through)
in a week or two).I’m looking to get a better Power line adapter for the room upstairs, can you suggest any that will do the job just fine.
Many thanks as always
@JAC These ones should be within budget I think
Or, a little more expensive, but 100% worth it (what I use)
Mark – Founder, Phenomlab Ltd
Executive IT & Security Leadership
Phenomlab Ltd -
@JAC These ones should be within budget I think
Or, a little more expensive, but 100% worth it (what I use)
@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC These ones should be within budget I think
Or, a little more expensive, but 100% worth it (what I use)
Top man Mark,
I’m going to jump straight into the dearer ones when payday comes round.I presume they work well 🤪
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC These ones should be within budget I think
Or, a little more expensive, but 100% worth it (what I use)
Top man Mark,
I’m going to jump straight into the dearer ones when payday comes round.I presume they work well 🤪
.@JAC said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC These ones should be within budget I think
Or, a little more expensive, but 100% worth it (what I use)
Top man Mark,
I’m going to jump straight into the dearer ones when payday comes round.I presume they work well 🤪
.The Shield can take more than the 100mbps that are currently connected so that’s why I’m looking to upgrade.
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@JAC said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC These ones should be within budget I think
Or, a little more expensive, but 100% worth it (what I use)
Top man Mark,
I’m going to jump straight into the dearer ones when payday comes round.I presume they work well 🤪
.The Shield can take more than the 100mbps that are currently connected so that’s why I’m looking to upgrade.
@JAC makes sense
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC These ones should be within budget I think
Or, a little more expensive, but 100% worth it (what I use)
Top man Mark,
I’m going to jump straight into the dearer ones when payday comes round.I presume they work well 🤪
.@JAC yes, very reliable with no issues.
Mark – Founder, Phenomlab Ltd
Executive IT & Security Leadership
Phenomlab Ltd -
@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@JAC yes, very reliable with no issues.
Thanks very much matey, will buy this in a few days and keep you updated.
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