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Lammy139
Guide
Oct 08, 2019

Frustrated

Just bought this system as I had several dead spots in my home. I heard some great things, but my experience so far is less than impressive. All set up on 3rd attempt, didn’t do anything different on ...
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Lammy139
Guide
Oct 08, 2019
I’m in UK and have a modem supplied by my provider Virgin Media
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Retired_Member
Oct 08, 2019
Lammy139 wrote:
I’m in UK and have a modem supplied by my provider Virgin Media

just looking at their website, you may have a combo router/modem.  IF so, you need to configure either the Virgin Media hub or the Orbi router as a Access Point.  

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    Lammy139
    Guide
    Oct 08, 2019
    Ok so this is why it’s frustrating as it now connects and works with great speeds
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      Lammy139
      Guide
      Oct 08, 2019
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        Retired_Member
        Oct 08, 2019

        so your app is working.

         

        how's your actual internet connection from various devices?