How to Connect and Setup Virgin Router in Home?

 

Virgin media has been a favourite for the many users in the world for internet services. You just have to connect itto the ISP direct and turn its modem mode. Then, you must carry on with Virgin router login interface to complete the setup.

Virgin Router to Modem Linking

1.       You have to place the router near to the modem connected to the ISP server.

2.       Connect the Ethernet cable to the router WAN port and insert the other end to the LAN port of modem.

3.       Turn on the router and modem after the cable connection.

You can also connect the router to the ISP socket directly, which you can do with the help of the co-axial cable. Connect this cable to the ISP socket, and connect other end to the router WAN port. But after that, you must activate modem mode from the Web interface of the Virgin Media.

Setup Router with App

1.       To install the app in your smartphone or iPhone, connect the phone to the Virgin media hub> open Play Store or App Store> search and download Virgin media connect app.

2.       If you have My Virgin Media account, then simply access the app dashboard using your Email ID and password.

3.       If you don’t have any account, then tap on Sign Up button and enter your Email ID, Name and generate password.

4.       Now, you can connect your WiFi through Virgin router login to your home network.

Setup Router with Computer

1.       To configure the extender, connect your computer to the Virgin router network.

2.       Go in to the web browser and enter the IP address 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.

3.       You will reach to the login page of the router interface and enter the username and password.

4.       You will find the login credentials on the label or in the user manual of the WiFi router.

5.       Log In (button) to the interface, where you can setup the Virgin router settings and networks

Now, if you have any WiFi booster then you can connect it with the help of the simple steps given below.

There are two devices in the Virgin booster package. One will connect with cable and other will connect wirelessly. So, let’s start the Virgin Media booster setup;

WiFi Booster to Virgin Router

1.       Plug first extender to the plug near to the router.

2.       Connect it to the router with the help of Ethernet cable.

3.       Then, set the other booster device.

4.       Plug the extender in to the power wall outlet.

5.       Turn it on by pressing the power button.

6.       Press the WPS button on the router.

7.       Then, press the WPS button on the extender.

8.       Both the devices will connect with each other automatically.

Now, have a look at simple to apply tips and solutions given down here;

TipsAnd Solutions

Restart Router

By restarting the router, you will refresh all the settings and hardware parts easily. There are two methods to do that;

1.       Find the router power button and press it twice (first press will turn the router off and second press will turn it on).

2.       Unplug the power from the power wall socket and plug it again to turn it on again or restart it.

Reset Router

If restarting the router not working then you can reset the router with the help of the given instructions;

1.       Find the Reset button.

2.       Press and hold it about 10 seconds.

3.       It will be a pinhole so use a sharp object.

Now, reset process is done and all the settings will set default and then you will see Virgin router lights. Now,you have to configure the router again.

At the End

Here, you have learned about how to setup and connect the Virgin router in your home and we have also added tips and solutions to make the installation smooth.

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