@phenomlab absolutely, their step brother residing in a different Countries.
https://surfshark.com/blog/surfshark-vs-nordvpn
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac Yes, I’d expect a slight drop in speed because of the additional proxy (upstream) but not that much. I’m surprised that this is virgin.
I kid you not… Just ran these…
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac actually, do you have a network cable ? You should probably try the same exercise in terms of speed test with your laptop contacted 5 directly into the back of the router itself. This would eliminate any potential wi-fi related issues.
I don’t I’m afraid matey. Virgin have no issues on their end everything is running fine they says and to wait until the engineer to come out.
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@jac yes, they’ve tested it to the Virgin hub. If the engineer determines that the hub itself is fine, you’re on your own.
This is why I mentioned testing with a network cable so you can eliminate WiFi related issues. Another test would be to stand close to the hub and test again. WiFi doesn’t perform too well through solid walls for example and it’s easily distorted by overhead lighting.
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac yes, they’ve tested it to the Virgin hub. If the engineer determines that the hub itself is fine, you’re on your own.
This is why I mentioned testing with a network cable so you can eliminate WiFi related issues. Another test would be to stand close to the hub and test again. WiFi doesn’t perform too well through solid walls for example and it’s easily distorted by overhead lighting.
Ok so I’ve done a few more tests.
Well basically I’ve stood next to the closest booster and that shows a great speed as shown below.
And then as soon as I get upstairs in a certain room it goes back down to 25mbps!
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@jac Yep. That’s an issue inside your house then mate
I fully expected this to be the case. You may have to replace that booster. Do you know if it operates on 2.4Ghz or 5 ? -
Here’s my speed test from home - Cat 6 cabling
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac Yep. That’s an issue inside your house then mate
I fully expected this to be the case. You may have to replace that booster. Do you know if it operates on 2.4Ghz or 5 ?180mbps was with the VPN.
It’s this one displayed here - https://www.virginmedia.com/help/virgin-media-booster-troubleshooting
I’m not sure on the frequency mate, I can look tomorrow if that helps?
The real issue is I don’t want a booster in the bedroom that’s why it’s in a different room what I would have thought would be close enough.
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
Here’s my speed test from home - Cat 6 cabling
Wow!!
How on earth did you get them speeds
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@jac Because I have the 380mbps package 🤭
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac Because I have the 380mbps package 🤭
What I mean is have you just got the regular Virgin Hub? I have 256 mbps mate and it doesn’t work as you’ve seen
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@jac Yes, I do
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac Because I have the 380mbps package 🤭
We talked about this a while ago but I need to definitely invest in a different hub.
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@jac Can you send a picture of what your existing hub looks like ? Wondering if mine is next generation.
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac Can you send a picture of what your existing hub looks like ? Wondering if mine is next generation.
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@jac said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac Can you send a picture of what your existing hub looks like ? Wondering if mine is next generation.
Exactly the same as mine
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac Can you send a picture of what your existing hub looks like ? Wondering if mine is next generation.
Exactly the same as mine
Like you say mate something is definitely wrong. The Hub 4 is only for 1Gb customers so there’s no chance of a new box, maybe a replacement box but it is probably worth it in my case to invest in something.
Bizarre, now I’m back from work, I’ve come upstairs to test again and only getting just over 6mbps!!!
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac said in Virgin Media Broadband:
only getting just over 6mbps!!!
W…T…F ??
Yep, crazy! I wonder if I’d have a leg to stand on to ask for some money off this month, or whether it’s just being petty
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@jac You can certainly try, although they will do a speed test to the hub itself, and that’s where they hand off. Good luck
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@phenomlab said in Virgin Media Broadband:
@jac You can certainly try, although they will do a speed test to the hub itself, and that’s where they hand off. Good luck
Thanks mate
