Received a brand new 1GiG fibre virgin media drive.
Received a brand new 1GiG fibre virgin media drive.
Hello everyone, just updated my package and here’s what I have: my speed is kushti downstairs, but upstairs on my desktop it’s barely reaching 200mbps. Could it be related to a Wi-Fi access point they provided? Are there any steps I can take to boost my connection? I’m currently using the Virgin Media Super Hub 5.
When using Wi-Fi extenders, keep in mind: The extender needs to be in a strong signal area of the original source. They aren't instant solutions—your device should also be within a strong signal zone of the extender for optimal performance.
They're sticking with RFoG and moving to coax outside the building, offering the same speed levels as their non-fibre service. It seems odd to switch back from fibre to coax and then rely on a modem to translate DOCSIS back to Ethernet, yet it suggests the consumer gear stays consistent whether you're using coax or fibre directly to the home. Of course, the biggest FTTP providers still provide only 115Mbit speeds, with only certain networks offering full symmetry at the moment.
Docsis operates entirely on radio frequency signals. The initial transmission comes from the central office as RF, then shifts to fiber optic cables, and finally returns as RF at the receiving node. Fiber is preferred because it supports long-distance communication. For RFoG, the equipment stays at the subscriber’s location rather than being shared across a neighborhood. To achieve true fiber-to-the-home, providers would need to replace much of their existing infrastructure at the central office—a change most cable companies are reluctant to make. I’ve learned that Charter in the U.S. does implement fiber-to-the-home in new developments, but in areas using coaxial cables they simply expand the coax network. I once thought RFoG would be the direction coax-based ISPs would follow toward fiber connections at residences, allowing gradual upgrades of equipment at each end when practical.
Upstream conditions stay consistent, maintaining the same bandwidth limits from the central office. They’re mainly reducing coax losses by switching to fibre, which they likely had already installed at the cabinets—this appears to be an extension. Looking ahead, they should be able to reuse the same fibre for a full PON service, effectively removing those limitations. This seems to be their ultimate objective.