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amberb998
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WiFi dropping out

Our WiFi has been dropping out non stop for the past few days, will be fine for a few hours then will lose connection then a few minutes later comes back. Have tried restarting the router several times but hasn’t helped. We don’t know if it’s due to the wind and bad weather but it’s been really infuriating, is especially on my laptop on sky go app and my fire stick. Any help would be great or a speed test to see if it needs an engineer please!
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Gel
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Re: WiFi dropping out

You need to search forum for wifi issues posts, to see some guidance on this,
eg how to change your channels,modify the 5gHZ SSID etc.
You can do your own speed test from link below.
DS
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Re: WiFi dropping out

Hi @amberb998 and welcome to the forums.

Is it a Plusnet Hub One (PNH1) by any chance?

If it is, there are some recent reports of glitchy WiFi. Again, assuming it is a PNH1, then log into it http://192.168.1.254 and check what software it's running, it's shown at the bottom of any page.

An example of what it should or indeed will be is as I posted over here

Although I've been wrong many times, my gut feeling the new software is somehow messing with older software versions - if that's actually possible? Huh

amberb998
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Re: WiFi dropping out

I’ve just checked the software which is 4.7.5.1.83.8.259 which I think is the current version, but it still seems to be dropping out constantly.
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Re: WiFi dropping out


Moderators Note


This topic has been moved from ADSL Broadband to My Router. 

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DS
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Re: WiFi dropping out

Ok, well that kinda rules out a version that's too old.

I'd go with Gels advice then Wink

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Re: WiFi dropping out


@amberb998 wrote:
I’ve just checked the software which is 4.7.5.1.83.8.259 which I think is the current version, but it still seems to be dropping out constantly.

I believe that this is a recent version with known wireless issues and is being upgraded to xxx.263. Hopefully a Plusnet staffer will come along and push the latest version out to your router.

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Jubby
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Re: WiFi dropping out

Hi @amberb998,

Please accept my apologies for the issue with your broadband service.

So that we can provide you with relevant support, was the account signed up through ourselves or a 3rd party?

Thank you.

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amberb998
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Re: WiFi dropping out

Hiya, it was signed up through third party student bills provider.
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Re: WiFi dropping out

Thank you for confirming @amberb998,

After testing the line, your connection appears intermittent rather than being an issue solely related to wireless connectivity. I'm afraid that as the account is owned by the company that deals with your student bills, you will need to contact them to raise a fault.

In the meantime, please try our troubleshooting steps and connect your router to the test socket as this will help reduce the chance of the fault being within the boundaries of your property.

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 Lewis G
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Re: WiFi dropping out

The router software needs updating to rule out the known issues with the .259 build.
I'll try and sort that when I've next access to the requisite systems...

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