Virgin router replacement
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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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@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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@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 🧐.
@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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@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
@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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@phenomlab Tenda
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@phenomlab Tenda
@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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@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!
@phenomlab I understand, I don’t have a plug socket nearby unfortunately
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@JAC Yes, you could turn off ACL (Access Control Lists) because you’ll probably not need them - try it
@phenomlab So I need to login to the settings and turn this off pal?
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@phenomlab So I need to login to the settings and turn this off pal?
@JAC Yes.
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@phenomlab I understand, I don’t have a plug socket nearby unfortunately
.@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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@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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@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.
@phenomlab yes sure, will do.
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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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Ok so testing with same set up, just powerline adapter plugged into the wall and NOT extension. - With VPN on
With VPN off
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All in all seeing speeds pretty similar to what I get off WiFi. Is it best to just stick with the WiFi and put up with that?
