We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Wireless Router
Options

claretmatt
Posts: 224 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
My gun ho "lets upgrade the firmware" seems to have done my router more harm than good.
After 4 years and now low or non existant signal in the next room leads me to think that I need a new one.
I run virgin broadband so wondered if there was anything I need to consider in terms of buying a new router. Recommendations also grateful.
After 4 years and now low or non existant signal in the next room leads me to think that I need a new one.
I run virgin broadband so wondered if there was anything I need to consider in terms of buying a new router. Recommendations also grateful.
I am a Chartered Financial Planner
Anything posted on this forum is for discussion purposes only. It should not be considered financial advice as different people have different needs.
Anything posted on this forum is for discussion purposes only. It should not be considered financial advice as different people have different needs.
0
Comments
-
claretmatt wrote: »My gun ho "lets upgrade the firmware" seems to have done my router more harm than good.
After 4 years and now low or non existant signal in the next room leads me to think that I need a new one.
Why, which router and have you run inSSIDer to see if the router is overlapping with a neighbours?claretmatt wrote: »I run virgin broadband so wondered if there was anything I need to consider in terms of buying a new router.
Cable or ADSL?0 -
it's cable
It's a netgear WPN824. One with a blue flashing light...which has now stopped flashing.I am a Chartered Financial Planner
Anything posted on this forum is for discussion purposes only. It should not be considered financial advice as different people have different needs.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 351K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.6K Spending & Discounts
- 244K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.9K Life & Family
- 257.3K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards