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Is it possible to replace Vodafone modem (HG...) with one purchased myself?

  • 27-09-2022 12:10PM
    #1
    kifi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭


    Hi All

    Having connection issues (very slow to connect, when connected get 5-7 MBPS, then eventually connection drops) and been on the phone to VF Ireland last three days no joy. The line was tested and is giving 50 MBPS. I want to replace the modem/router with my own to give me more control and hopefully a better connection.

    Is it possible to do this, or do I need to use a Vodafone proprietary modem/router?



Comments

  • #2
    Yellow_Fern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,723 ✭✭✭Yellow_Fern


    Would the Vodafone Gigabox help you?



  • #3
    christybannon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭christybannon


    My mother was having same problems. Speedtest was giving single digit speeds.

    I logged into her modem and enabled the guest network. Immediately getting 150~160MB after that.

    wifi analyser showed neighbours using same channels on 2.4ghz. There's no way I can see to change the channel yourself.

    Since she upgraded to gigabit broadband, she was expecting better speeds but that was difficult as she still had the old modem. Then some tech called and installed the new modem but no improvement at all. Doing a bit of digging about I'd found out the above. But for some unfathomable reason you can't make any real changes to the WiFi settings. Super wifi in the gigabit app is controlling the wifi, despite there not being any super wifi and it not being paid for.


    I'm looking forward to the call to their support line to explain this one...

    Try enabling the guest network and see if it helps



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