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10-03-2018 12:53 PM
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Hi All,
I've been having problems with the WiFi from my router running slow. The broadband is fine and speed check confirms this but browsing or downloading seems to stutter quite often and takes ages even to open a single webpage. One strange thing I have noticed is that when the Wifi is in use the router makes a noise which can only be described as a cross between a dial up modem and the snow storm you used to get on the TV when you didn't have signal lol.... I'm thinking the router might by bust, has anyone else experienced this and how do I go about getting an new router?
Thanks
Re: Plusnet HubOne
10-03-2018 1:26 PM - edited 10-03-2018 1:33 PM
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The noise is a well known problem with some Hub Ones. There have been reports that it improves if you switch off the 5GHz band. If it's fairly new you could ask Plusnet to replace it.
This is nothing to do with slow line speeds. For that you need to run through the standard fault finding routines.
First do a quiet line test by plugging a wired telephone into the test socket, that's the one you find if you take the front off the master socket. Dial 17070 and select Option 2. If there's noise on the line then report a PHONE fault.
If that's OK then plug your router in to the test socket via a filter. Connect the router to a computer using an Ethernet cable and do a speed test, report the results here. If they're below the speed estimate Plusnet have given you then report a fault.
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Re: Plusnet HubOne
10-03-2018 3:05 PM
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Like I say the line and actual download speed is fine, if I plug in via cable. If i'm using wireless however there is a lag. I will try turning off the 5GHz like you suggested. I've had the router since August so its fairly new.
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10-03-2018 4:28 PM
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OK I now understand that what you are experiencing is slow speed when connected via wireless. Two things to do, if you continue to use both the 2.4 and 5GHz bands then separate them by:
Log into the Hub One by pointing a web browser to 192.168.1.254
Go to Advanced Settings\Wireless.
Click on 5 GHz wireless tab
Change the Sync with 2.4 GHz to No.
Add 5 to the wireless SSID so that you can tell them apart.
Having done that you can select each in turn on your wireless devices and use whichever band that is fastest.
Secondly, use a wifi 'sniffer' app (I use Wifi Analyser on an Android phone) to see if any neighbours are using the same wifi channel as you are. Check both at the router location and at each place where you use your devices. If you have strong neighbours signals using the same channel as you then again go into your router Advanced Settings and manually select the clearest channel.
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Re: Plusnet HubOne
11-03-2018 12:20 PM
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Sorry to hear you're having problems with your wireless connection.
I'd recommend running through the steps advised by Baldrick1.
Let us know how you get on.
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12-03-2018 5:20 PM
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Hi again,
I have tried doing all the things suggested and still appear to have an issue. I have also used a Wifi analyser and there is nothing else broadcasting on the same channel as me so the signal is good.
Re: Plusnet HubOne
13-03-2018 2:53 PM
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Sorry to hear that @stevie5141
You can find more advice on Wireless here with regards to positioning of the router and other causes of interference. Might be worth taking a look.
Let us know how you get on.
Re: Plusnet HubOne
16-03-2018 4:06 PM
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Hi @stevie5141
As discussed, I've arranged for a replacement router and returns bag to be sent to you in order to resolve the noisy router issue that you're experiencing.
Please let us know how you get on with the new router.
Best Wishes,
Dave
Re: Plusnet HubOne
16-03-2018 4:43 PM
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Thanks Dave, Much appreciated. Will let you know once the router has arrived.
Cheers
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