Top products from r/VirginMedia
We found 15 product mentions on r/VirginMedia. We ranked the 10 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | Ethernet Splitter | Plug-and-Play | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged (TL-SG1005D),Black
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
PLUG-AND-PLAY - Easy setup with no configuration or no software neededETHERNET SPLITTER - Connectivity to your router or modem router for additional wired connections (laptop, gaming console, printer, etc)5 Port GIGABIT ETHERNET - 5 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit auto-negotiation RJ45 ports greatly expand...
Show Reddit reviews2. TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | Ethernet Splitter | Plug-and-Play | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged (TL-SG1008D)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
PLUG-AND-PLAY - Easy setup with no configuration or no software neededETHERNET SPLITTER - Connectivity to your router or modem router for additional wired connections (laptop, gaming console, printer, etc)8 Ports GIGABIT ETHERNET - 8 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit auto-negotiation RJ45 ports greatly expan...
Show Reddit reviews3. Cable Mountain Deluxe 3m Gold Shielded F-Type RG59 Satellite/Cable Coaxial
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Show Reddit reviews4. Smedz 10 m RG6 Satellite TV Coax Cable Extension Kit with Fitted Compression F Connectors for Sky HD, Freesat & Virgin - White
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Smedz range of satellite coaxial cables suitable for use on multiple applications. Connect and extend the signal from any television, satellite receiver, cable and broadband modems, digital TV antennas and all other RG6 wired devicesIf you're looking to extend your connection for any Sky, Satellite ...
Show Reddit reviews5. TL-WA850RE 300Mbps Wireless-N Internet Range Extender Powerline UK
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
TL-WA850RE 300Mbps Wireless-N Internet Range Extender Powerline US
Show Reddit reviews6. Lot de 5 Câble pour antenne Satellite connecteur F mâle/femelle à Female coupleur Changeur de genre
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
QTY: 5Suitable for Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview DigitalHigh Quality Zinc Plated AdaptorConnector: Female F Plug to Female F PlugCables simply screw on either side and they are securely connected with very low loss
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8. NETGEAR R7800-100UKS, Nighthawk X4S Smart WiFi Broadband Router
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
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Absolutely!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-PA4010PKIT-Passthrough-Powerline-Configuration-Required/dp/B01G5Q9E0O/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=powerline+adapters&qid=1559251547&s=gateway&sr=8-4
I live in a 100+ year old house and had issues with wireless. These sorted me right out before I ran CAT6e to every room and then installed a MESH network.
They dont "boost" the signal, they just send it down the wiring in the house. If the wiring is old, it might not work or work properly but its definitely worth a try! However, it also sounds like your wireless card could be faulty. You could buy a new card and try that but power line adapters (if the wiring in the house is fine) would probably be better as you won't get any wireless interference
Virgin will always say that theirs is the best. They also say that about their SH so you can't believe a word they say. If you found that their extender worked it is very likely that a cheap one from amazon :: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Extender-Broadband-Ethernet-TL-WA850RE/dp/B00AHXXJVW/ref=sr_1_4?adgrpid=54252782398&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz6PnBRCPARIsANOtCw2jssfHbLtdlHwVJpKr5suOJDoip5q4t9yqebS_6lxAMY9JPZYI0zAaAgmIEALw_wcB&hvadid=259134673622&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9044919&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t4&hvqmt=e&hvrand=587227324056320763&hvtargid=kwd-315536009697&hydadcr=25459_1819762&keywords=wifi-boosters&qid=1558813978&s=computers&sr=1-4
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would probably work just as well. That one also allows you to plug an ethernet cable into it so that might help too.
No problem. One last thing, if you need a good gigabit switch, I'd recommend this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/KVM-Switches/TP-LINK-TL-SG1005D-Gigabit-Unmanaged-Desktop/B000N99BBC
I've had three of these, around my house, for years and they work a treat, and decent speeds (80-90MByte/s).
You could get the Netgear r7800, I have it, I also use a custom firmware (by Voxel) for better bug fixes and stability. It offers all of the extra features you don’t find on the regular hub 3. Including the stability you’re looking for, as I’ve had no issues for a couple years with it.
Just not sure if it’s in the price range you’re looking for.
NETGEAR R7800 Nighthawk X4S Dual-Band AC2600 Smart Wi-Fi Router https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01B4X503S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vAc7Cb6YN41HP
You need a small switch to between between the superhub and your router. Something like this should work
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-SG105-Steel-Gigabit-Switch/dp/B001EVGIYG
I'm still on the SH1, I missed out on upgrading to a SH2, and now they'll only offer me a SH3 which I don't want because its terrible.
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I use the SH1 as a modem and have a AC1900 router flashed with DDWRT, and the set up works very well. I'd assume you can put SH3 in modem only mode too.
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I'd thoroughly recommend my router conguration.
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Router
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-R7000-Nighthawk-WiFi-Router/dp/B00HDK4GAK
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DDWRT
https://dd-wrt.com (its been a while, but off the top of my head its the kong fork I've got)
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It's Virgin Media's job to supply internet at the speed stated on your contract. It isn't their job to deal with walls or interference in your home (hence why they ask you to use ethernet).
If you don't mind running a wire or two across the flat, an access point (such as this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-EAP225-AC1350-MU-MIMO-Access/dp/B01LRQW0GM).
If running wires aren't an option, I'd probably get a better router. If you only get 1 bar 6 metres away, a booster will probably not help much at all and might even make it worse because of the interference.