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Guide - Getting the most out of your high speed Virgin Media (UPC) 240mb/s service

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  • #782
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    It will work much better in my experience.


  • #783
    skippy123!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60 ✭✭skippy123!


    beauf wrote: »
    It will work much better in my experience.


    Will give it a go and see how it works... Maybe as well to set up WiFi on 5G for faster speeds just to be sure... I don't need the range that much as my apartment is U shaped.


  • #784
    skippy123!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60 ✭✭skippy123!


    beauf wrote: »
    It will work much better in my experience.


    I have tried what you have suggested and it works great! Thank you for the suggestion on this!


  • #785
    SkySter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 833 ✭✭✭SkySter


    I have upgraded from 240MB to 360MB service. Currently I use my own router connected to the old CISCO EPC 3965 in Bridge Mode. VM say they will be sending out the new hub to replace the Cisco.

    Does the Hub support bridge mode? I would prefer to keep things as they are and continue to use my router.


  • #786
    Damien360
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,097 ✭✭✭Damien360


    SkySter wrote: »
    I have upgraded from 240MB to 360MB service. Currently I use my own router connected to the old CISCO EPC 3965 in Bridge Mode. VM say they will be sending out the new hub to replace the Cisco.

    Does the Hub support bridge mode? I would prefer to keep things as they are and continue to use my router.

    This is the specific page and options. I assume modem mode is bridge

    75-F8691-A-5-E3-C-4514-BFC7-2-EE035745-CAF.png


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  • #787
    moonboy52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,211 ✭✭✭moonboy52


    SkySter wrote: »

    Does the Hub support bridge mode? I would prefer to keep things as they are and continue to use my router.

    I was in the same boat and told them i would prefer to keep the 3925.

    I just did not know if their new hub would be as stable as the setup i have now (bridged).


  • #788
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,650 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    I upgraded to 360mb recently and there was no mention of a new modem. I still have the 3925.


  • #789
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,761 ✭✭✭degsie


    Do new upgrades force you onto IPv6?


  • #790
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    degsie wrote: »
    Do new upgrades force you onto IPv6?

    No, I upgraded to the at the end of last year and wasn't moved onto IPv6.
    Also Hub in bridge mode made a big improvement for me, no more constant reboots anymore.


  • #791
    Damien360
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,097 ✭✭✭Damien360


    degsie wrote: »
    Do new upgrades force you onto IPv6?

    No.....but. I have to use a VPN for work from home. I had to request to have IPv4 only connection. Advise received from this thread.


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  • #792
    Marlow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,555 ✭✭✭✭Marlow


    Damien360 wrote: »
    No.....but. I have to use a VPN for work from home. I had to request to have IPv4 only connection. Advise received from this thread.

    You could just have turned IPv6 off in your protocol stack in the network settings of your PC and be done with it.

    /M


  • #793
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,949 ✭✭✭jeffk


    Whats the middle ground of best and cheapest for a router to replace the hub 3?

    Seems to have a meltdown when a few people using it, especially WIFI and have tried change channels. optimization on/off etc

    Thanks


  • #794
    WealthyB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 437 ✭✭WealthyB


    I replaced that Virgin 3.0 yoke with NETGEAR R7000P Nighthawk Dual-Band AC2300 (2.3 Gbps) Smart Wi-Fi Router - Circle Parental Controls and Alexa enabled and I couldn't be happier. WiFi penetration is so much better now I've been able to retire my TP-Link Powerline Adapter that was covering the upstairs rooms. The parental controls I won't need for another year or two but it's good knowing they're there and there's a decent android app for it too.


  • #795
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,021 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    WealthyB wrote: »
    I replaced that Virgin 3.0 yoke with NETGEAR R7000P Nighthawk Dual-Band AC2300 (2.3 Gbps) Smart Wi-Fi Router - Circle Parental Controls and Alexa enabled and I couldn't be happier. WiFi penetration is so much better now I've been able to retire my TP-Link Powerline Adapter that was covering the upstairs rooms. The parental controls I won't need for another year or two but it's good knowing they're there and there's a decent android app for it too.

    What speeds are you getting on WiFi? I presume you meant the hub is bridged. I have a tplink router but WiFi performance is disappointing.


  • #796
    WealthyB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 437 ✭✭WealthyB


    CoBo55 wrote: »
    What speeds are you getting on WiFi? I presume you meant the hub is bridged. I have a tplink router but WiFi performance is disappointing.

    Yep sorry - the Hub is now in bridge mode. When I last checked I was getting around 300Mbps on Wifi downstairs (am on the 360 tariff); can check again tonight and advise.


  • #797
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,021 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    WealthyB wrote: »
    Yep sorry - the Hub is now in bridge mode. When I last checked I was getting around 300Mbps on Wifi downstairs (am on the 360 tariff); can check again tonight and advise.

    I can't get above 50 on any device wirelessly, I'm on the 360 package, top speed is no problem on the desktop.


  • #798
    Damien360
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,097 ✭✭✭Damien360


    CoBo55 wrote: »
    I can't get above 50 on any device wirelessly, I'm on the 360 package, top speed is no problem on the desktop.

    Are you using 2.4Ghz or 5GHz band for wireless. 5Ghz is a lot faster but does not have good wall penetration.


  • #799
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,021 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    Damien360 wrote: »
    Are you using 2.4Ghz or 5GHz band for wireless. 5Ghz is a lot faster but does not have good wall penetration.
    Just checked the phone and it was on the 2.4, reconnected to the 5 and got 67 d/l still very poor as I'm very close to the router (line of site). Laptop is on the 5Ghz got just below 60 meg. I've the Tp Link Archer C8 V1.0, could V1.0 be my problem? I thought it was only the C7 that had the major problem with V1.0 versus 2.0.


  • #800
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Might be interference from other networks. Have you checked are you overlapping with any other networks.


  • #801
    jrd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭jrd


    WealthyB wrote: »
    I replaced that Virgin 3.0 yoke with NETGEAR R7000P Nighthawk Dual-Band AC2300 (2.3 Gbps) Smart Wi-Fi Router - Circle Parental Controls and Alexa enabled and I couldn't be happier. WiFi penetration is so much better now I've been able to retire my TP-Link Powerline Adapter that was covering the upstairs rooms. The parental controls I won't need for another year or two but it's good knowing they're there and there's a decent android app for it too.

    Good to know. Thanks. What did you do for setup? Did you have to clone MAC addresses or simply plug into bridging mode? How long was setup?


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  • #802
    WealthyB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 437 ✭✭WealthyB


    jrd wrote: »
    Good to know. Thanks. What did you do for setup? Did you have to clone MAC addresses or simply plug into bridging mode? How long was setup?

    Yep its as easy as that, just set the hub to bridge mode and plug it in.


  • #803
    WealthyB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 437 ✭✭WealthyB


    CoBo55 wrote: »
    I can't get above 50 on any device wirelessly, I'm on the 360 package, top speed is no problem on the desktop.

    I was the same but not as bad, normally around 100.. no I'm upstairs and getting 240mbps off the new router downstairs.. the hub couldn't even get a signal upstairs..


  • #804
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,021 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    What do ye think of this bad boy? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075GWBC22?ref=em_1p_3_ti&ref_=pe_22137511_402135351
    Less than half price.

    Forget about it the reviews are terrible.


  • #805
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,021 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    beauf wrote: »
    Might be interference from other networks. Have you checked are you overlapping with any other networks.
    Just checked with a WiFi sniffer.. Both the 2.4 and the 5Ghz frequencies were being swamped by a nearby network on the same channel, just changed both to a different channel and this is the result https://www.speedtest.net/result/8538525586
    I think I could call that a major improvement, many thanks beauf you're a star:D


  • #806
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,949 ✭✭✭jeffk


    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058012407

    Unless I got a dud or that, but worse than the virgin router

    Going back to littlewoods today


  • #807
    iggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭iggy


    My WiFi on my VM hub 3 is terrible lately.
    Devices constantly getting disconnected.

    Anyone recommend a router for around the €100 mark that I can use?
    Thanks


  • #808
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,949 ✭✭✭jeffk


    iggy wrote: »
    My WiFi on my VM hub 3 is terrible lately.
    Devices constantly getting disconnected.

    Anyone recommend a router for around the €100 mark that I can use?
    Thanks

    Archer C7 in argos, C9 is latest, but I had nothing but issues with it, maybe was faulty, I'm not sure.

    Also the c7 has smart connect than goes from 2Ghz to 5ghz if signal not as good etc, 5Ghz depending on device of course

    Open it carefully and leave plastic etc on it until happy

    If not happy within 30 days can bring it back

    Cheaper online I'm sure, but harder to send back and then postage costs, waiting etc


  • #809
    iggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭iggy


    jeffk wrote: »
    Archer C7 in argos, C9 is latest, but I had nothing but issues with it, maybe was faulty, I'm not sure.

    Also the c7 has smart connect than goes from 2Ghz to 5ghz if signal not as good etc, 5Ghz depending on device of course

    Open it carefully and leave plastic etc on it until happy

    If not happy within 30 days can bring it back

    Cheaper online I'm sure, but harder to send back and then postage costs, waiting etc

    Thanks. Does it matter what version the C7 is?
    Was there problems with the V1 version?


  • #810
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,949 ✭✭✭jeffk


    iggy wrote: »
    Thanks. Does it matter what version the C7 is?
    Was there problems with the V1 version?

    No need for thanks as I know how frustrating people who can help seeing your question and not replying is

    Yeah they said not too touch V1

    I got mine Thursday and was V5


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  • #811
    Damien360
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,097 ✭✭✭Damien360


    iggy wrote: »
    My WiFi on my VM hub 3 is terrible lately.
    Devices constantly getting disconnected.

    Anyone recommend a router for around the €100 mark that I can use?
    Thanks

    A little bit over your budget but I use the Netgear R7000. Dual band wifi and very stable. Handy iOS and Android app for controlling kids access. Still use TP-link powerlines for some devices including the PS4. Not sure if 100% required but I had them before the Netgear for signal drops caused by VM.

    As an aside: I only get drops at about midnight every single night for the whole house when the VM hub in front of the Netgear decides to reset. Notice it on PS4. Out for 10 seconds only.


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