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raelsbrotherjohn · 13-02-2010, 12:40

Hey guys. Addmittedly, I don't know a huge amount about networks but I know enough, coupled with a liberal helping of logic to know when something doesn't quite feel right.

I've been told by 'Luke' at Virgin Media's supposed help line that I have to have a D-Link network adapter connected to each of my devices if I want to benefit from the full 50Mb service and that using my old router, I will only get up to 20Mb. Strange this, particularly as I'm using my existing Netgear router and consistantly getting in the region of 40Mb.

The problem is that using my D-Link DIR-615 router drags the whole service down to the speed of treacle on a slight decline but I'd really like to use it to benefit from its greater signal range and the potential to squeeze a few extra Megabits out of the connection. I wouldn't have thought the hideous reduction in speed has anything to do with wireless standards as it is wired directly to my PC - I haven't even tried it wirelessly with other devices yet.

Surely VM can't offer a service which is dependent on purchasing additional network adaptors for each additional device, can they? Even if this is the reality, it's not at all clear from their advertising material.

I don't know about the rest of you but I have so little confidence in Virgin Media's understanding of its own service.

Any views or facts appreciated.

Steve.

13-02-2010, 12:40	#1
raelsbrotherjohn Inactive Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3	50Mb Service Needs a Network Adapter for Each Device? Hey guys. Addmittedly, I don't know a huge amount about networks but I know enough, coupled with a liberal helping of logic to know when something doesn't quite feel right. I've been told by 'Luke' at Virgin Media's supposed help line that I have to have a D-Link network adapter connected to each of my devices if I want to benefit from the full 50Mb service and that using my old router, I will only get up to 20Mb. Strange this, particularly as I'm using my existing Netgear router and consistantly getting in the region of 40Mb. The problem is that using my D-Link DIR-615 router drags the whole service down to the speed of treacle on a slight decline but I'd really like to use it to benefit from its greater signal range and the potential to squeeze a few extra Megabits out of the connection. I wouldn't have thought the hideous reduction in speed has anything to do with wireless standards as it is wired directly to my PC - I haven't even tried it wirelessly with other devices yet. Surely VM can't offer a service which is dependent on purchasing additional network adaptors for each additional device, can they? Even if this is the reality, it's not at all clear from their advertising material. I don't know about the rest of you but I have so little confidence in Virgin Media's understanding of its own service. Any views or facts appreciated. Steve.