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  • RULAST
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    victor2 said:
    No, just run it on a computer connected to your router/hub. I've used it on VM.
    Why would I use VM if I've got the laptop or phone etc here to use?
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    Sorry, I meant Virgin Media 

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    victor2 said:
    Sorry, I meant Virgin Media 
    My apologies 🤣

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    RULAST said:
    So it goes from my laptop on WiFi then via router ..
    Not over WiFi. Use a cable.

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    QrizB said:
    RULAST said:
    So it goes from my laptop on WiFi then via router ..
    Not over WiFi. Use a cable.

    If Realspeed runs, it doesn't matter, as it is able to run a test directly from the router.

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