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Fix It: Wi-Fi & Network Troubleshooting
Why Is My Wi-Fi So Slow? 12 Fixes That Actually Work (UK)
Why is my Wi-Fi so slow? 12 tested UK fixes, from router placement and 5GHz to channel changes and your Ofcom minimum-speed rights.
Fix It: Wi-Fi & Network Troubleshooting
Wi-Fi Keeps Dropping or Disconnecting? Step-by-Step Fix
If your wifi keeps dropping, work through these UK fixes in order: restart the router, change the channel, split the bands and check for a line fault.
Fix It: Wi-Fi & Network Troubleshooting
Ethernet Connected But No Internet? How to Fix It
Ethernet connected but no internet? Work through these ordered UK fixes, from a quick router reboot to DHCP, DNS and driver repairs that get you back online.
Set Up & Get Online
How to Log Into Your Router at 192.168.1.1 (UK Routers)
A step-by-step 192.168.1.1 router login guide for UK routers, plus the correct IP for BT, Sky, Virgin, TalkTalk, EE and Plusnet hubs.
Set Up & Get Online
How to Change Your Wi-Fi Channel to Stop Interference
How to change your Wi-Fi channel to stop interference: best 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels, plus steps for BT, Sky, Virgin and TalkTalk routers.
Gear: Mesh, Extenders & Adapters
Mesh Wi-Fi vs Extender vs Powerline: Which Beats Dead Spots?
Mesh vs extender vs powerline compared for UK homes: which one actually fixes Wi-Fi dead spots, with real speeds, costs and setup tips.
Tools
Wi-Fi Channel Finder
Best Wi-Fi channel finder for UK homes: read your phone's Wi-Fi scan and get the least-crowded 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz channel to switch to.
Tools
Broadband Speed Calculator: How Much Do You Actually Need?
Free broadband speed calculator: tell us your household and we work out how much broadband speed you need, in Mbps, for the UK.
Tools
Mesh Node Planner
Free UK mesh node planner: answer how many mesh nodes do I need for your home's size, floors and walls, with a printable placement plan.
Plain-English help for a faster, more reliable home network.. HomeWire is an independent UK resource covering UK home networking and Wi-Fi: troubleshooting, broadband setup, mesh/extenders/powerline gear, and router know-how for ordinary households. We lead with practical how-to and troubleshooting guidance, back it with calculators you can actually use, and keep everything researched from primary sources.
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