Setup Virgin Router and Connect Virgin WiFi Booster

There are few steps we have added in this article, where you will see and learn about the physical link of the Virgin router. You will also learn how to configure it and solutions if you stuck anywhere.

Connect Virgin Router to Modem

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.

Configure Router with App

Smartphone

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

If you have My Virgin Media account, then simply access the app dashboard using your Email ID and password. If you don’t have any account, then tap on Sign Up button and enter your Email ID, Name and generate password. Now, you can connect your WiFi through Virgin router login to your home network.

iPhone

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

If you have My Virgin Media account, then simply access the app dashboard using your Email ID and password. If you don’t have any account, then tap on Sign Up button and enter your Email ID, Name and generate password. now, you can access the app easily and configure the router.

Configure 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 WiFirouter.

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

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;

Connect WiFi Booster to Virgin Router

Plug first extender to the plug near to the router and connect it to the router with the help of Ethernet cable. Then, set the other booster device.

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

2.       Turn it on by pressing the power button.

3.       Press the WPS button on the router.

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

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

Troubleshooting Tips

Restart

By restarting therouter, 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

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, so you have to configure the router again.

The Final Thoughts

Here, you have seen and learned about how to connect the Virgin Media router and some the features of it.

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