Virgin router replacement

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@JAC Nope - no need because it is 1Gbps - if that were not the case, you’d struggle to get over 100Mbps on wired when you are getting 800+ without the VPN.

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@JAC said in Virgin router replacement:

do you recommend these or the ones I have if I can find them will they be ok?

Either should be fine

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@phenomlab I’ve found the pods, I have one ethernet cable that I used to get them speeds earlier. I have another coming tomorrow, then I can set up the powerline adapters .

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@phenomlab said in Virgin router replacement:

Nope - no need because it is 1Gbps - if that were not the case, you’d struggle to get over 100Mbps on wired when you are getting 800+ without the VPN.

Thanks Mark for all the advice!

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@JAC Anytime.

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@phenomlab thank you!

Is it a case of plugin and play with the powerline adapters?

I don’t remember there being any settings to sort last time 🧐.

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@JAC said in Virgin router replacement:

Is it a case of plugin and play with the powerline adapters?

Yes. You just need to press the “pair” button on both devices when plugged in and connected

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@phenomlab brilliant, thank you!

I’ll be back in touch tomorrow when the other ethernet cable has arrived.

Many thanks again as always!

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Ok… so the powerline adapters are plugged in and ready to go.

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Testing with no VPN on…

Testing with VPN on

Not what I quite expected

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@JAC Me neither. Which brand are these?

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@phenomlab Tenda

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https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/shield-tv/9/277704/very-slow-network-speeds-on-shield/

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@JAC Is that adapter plugged into a surge protector or multi-strip? It looks like it is. Powerline adapters should not be connected in this way and should be the only thing in the socket - there’s too much interference otherwise!

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@JAC Yes, you could turn off ACL (Access Control Lists) because you’ll probably not need them - try it

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@phenomlab I understand, I don’t have a plug socket nearby unfortunately .

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@phenomlab So I need to login to the settings and turn this off pal?

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@JAC Yes.

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@JAC Can you try it in another room that does have spare sockets? It would then rule out the powerline adapters - you obviously need to do the same downstairs where the hub is.

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