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Old 22-11-2018, 23:57   #1
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wifi dropout

Evening all


For the last 3 nights we've lost wifi to all devices but it hasn't happened so far any earlier than 21.30. Local network still OK, can see 2K and 5K SSID's but no wifi internet connection. Wired is still working OK during the dropouts.
A reboot normally solves the issue (took 2 reboots on first night).
This is with a shub 2 and is getting a bit tiresome.


Thinking of ringing CS if this continues, so any cunning tips or insight gratefully received.
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Old 23-11-2018, 09:18   #2
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Re: wifi dropout

Probably needs to be replaced.
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Old 23-11-2018, 11:40   #3
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Probably needs to be replaced.

I hope that doesn't prove to be the case, I like being able to pipe the output around the house via the scart socket.
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Old 23-11-2018, 11:41   #4
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I hope that doesn't prove to be the case, I like being able to pipe the output around the house via the scart socket.

Whats a scart socket got to do with a SH2?
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Old 23-11-2018, 13:35   #5
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Whats a scart socket got to do with a SH2?

It had HDMI out and scart out. So scart> scart to RF modulator> rf distributor. I can watch same programme in different rooms (which boils down to footy in bed when others are watching I'm a celeb on freeview downstairs)


Doh....sorry just ignore me, only had a few hours sleep last night, don't know my superhubs from my Tivos.

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Old 23-11-2018, 17:01   #6
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I read your post as you having issues with your SH2 based on the title as there is no reference to the Tivo.
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Old 23-11-2018, 17:04   #7
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I read your post as you having issues with your SH2 based on the title as there is no reference to the Tivo.

You're quite right, the issue is a shub2 problem. I think I must have been dropping off as I waffled on about the Tivo.
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Re: wifi dropout

There is aknown issue (for the past 3 years) with the SH2 when it does this from time to time.

Got to the VM forum and within a week or so the VM bods will offer you a replacement. Mention that the SH2 WiFi bug has caught up with you and, of course, that wired works during the episode.

You'll get a Hub 3 which is now a respectable device.
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Old 24-11-2018, 00:48   #9
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There is aknown issue (for the past 3 years) with the SH2 when it does this from time to time.

Got to the VM forum and within a week or so the VM bods will offer you a replacement. Mention that the SH2 WiFi bug has caught up with you and, of course, that wired works during the episode.

You'll get a Hub 3 which is now a respectable device.

Cheers Seph, been there already and registered the problem. As you say i''ll give it a week to hear from them or if the problem escalates i'll give retentions a ring to speed things up.
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Cheers Seph, been there already and registered the problem. As you say i''ll give it a week to hear from them or if the problem escalates i'll give retentions a ring to speed things up.

It maybe a good idea to ring retentions now seeing the Black Friday deals are still live.
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It maybe a good idea to ring retentions now seeing the Black Friday deals are still live.

Funnily enough I've just got off the phone with them as they messed my November bill up and I had to sort that out which took the best part of 20 minutes. I had to battle to retain my original quoted deal so I doubt they'd have given me a better deal under the circumstances.



As for the initial wifi problem it hasn't happened for 36 hours (touches wood) so i'll hang fire and maybe try to sort everything in one call if/when it happens again.
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Seriously, dump the SH2 - it is not a good device.
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Re: wifi dropout

this is actually a blessing in disguise, the black Friday deals on Amazon are absolutely fantastic and now is the perfect time for you to buy a proper router so you don't keep having these problems. It might not be the biggest problem in the world but it is annoying enough that you have a) noticed it and b) taken the time to write on the forum. Don't waste anymore time on it (or on the phone to India) and fix it once and for all.

If in doubt have a quick scan through this thread.
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this is actually a blessing in disguise, the black Friday deals on Amazon are absolutely fantastic and now is the perfect time for you to buy a proper router so you don't keep having these problems. It might not be the biggest problem in the world but it is annoying enough that you have a) noticed it and b) taken the time to write on the forum. Don't waste anymore time on it (or on the phone to India) and fix it once and for all.

If in doubt have a quick scan through this thread.

Do you still like Linksys or is Asus the way to go these days.
I had an old Linksys E3200 which was good until it sadly passed away so I reverted to shub 2 wifi and to be honest it has been OK, although we're in a smallish house so don't really ask too much of it distance wise.

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Seriously, dump the SH2 - it is not a good device.

I'm starting to lean towards that idea Seph.
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Do you still like Linksys or is Asus the way to go these days.
I had an old Linksys E3200 which was good until it sadly passed away so I reverted to shub 2 wifi and to be honest it has been OK, although we're in a smallish house so don't really ask too much of it distance wise.

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I'm starting to lean towards that idea Seph.

The SH2 will be OK in modem mode. I'm an ASUS fan; mon General likes Linksys.
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