Virgin hubs are one of the networking devices that you can use as the router as well as the modem. Yes, it can connect with theISP directly. But, you can face troubles from the Virgin media router, like Virgin media hub stops working, router not connecting to the internet, or hub not connecting to the extender or WiFi pods. You can learn solutions from below here. But first, you have to find out reasons why your router not working, you can find out the status about router hub from the Virgin router lights.
Reasons: Virgin Media Router Stops Working
· Power supply is not enough for
the router and thus it is not working.
· Internet is not connected
(Ethernet cable or co-axial cable is not connected) to the router or hub.
· One more reason why your router
is not working is that router is placed close to the electronic devices in
house.
Now, we
will provide you simple to apply solutions to dispel the problem right down
here.
Solutions- Virgin Router Stops Working
Here,
you will get to learn about major troubleshooting tips and solutions that you
can use to fix the problem;
Check Power Supply
Power
supply must be enough to power on your router hub. So make sure that your
router power adapter is connected to the outlet which is in good condition. If
you find damage in wall socket, then fix it or change the location of the
Virgin media router.
Ensure Cables Connected to Hub
Ethernet cable is use to connect the hub to
your modem and if you are using it as modem then you will use the Co-axial
cable. These cables must be connected to the correct ports and should be in
good condition. If cables are damaged, then you cannot use the internet. So,
replace the cable right away.
Replace to Optimal Location
The
router should connect to your modem or ISP server socket at an optimal spot in
your house. This spot defines that any electronic devices is not nearby. So, if
your router is connected to the power close to any such devices, then you have
to change the location, and connect it to the other spot in your house.
Restart Virgin Media Router
Restarting
is also another option to refresh the router hardware and settings. This can
solve the problem easily and can make router work. Follow some steps to restart
the device.
1. Find the power button on the
router and press it two times to turn it off and on.
2. The other method to reboot the
device is to plug out its power cord from the wall socket and plug it again.
Update Router Hub
Virgin
media routers update it, but you can also update it manually from the interface
or the Virgin Media Connect app. Just access the app or
interface (through the 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) from your computer. There
you can update its firmware.
Reset
Virgin Media Hub
The last
solution to fix the problem is resetting the hub, just follow some of the steps
to do it;
1. Find the Reset button on the
router hub.
2. Press and hold it with a pin or
pen for 5-10 seconds.
The
device will start to reset itself, but after this process you have to configure
it again and update its firmware. While updating the device you will see Virgin Router flashing
green .
The End Conclusion
Here, you have read
about the reasons why your Virgin router not working and we have also provide
simple to apply solution to the fix the problem.
