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Set Up & Get Online reviews, comparisons and buying guides from HomeWire.
Three (3) Broadband Review: Mobile and Home Broadband Tested
Our Three (3) broadband review covers 5G and 4G home broadband and mobile broadband: speeds, coverage, contracts and who it suits after the Vodafone merger.
Vodafone Broadband Review: Cheapest Full Fibre, Tested
Our Vodafone broadband review: the cheapest big-name full fibre, sold over Openreach and CityFibre, with a strong router but a weak call-centre record.
VLAN Explained: A Virtual Local Network at Home
What a virtual local network is in plain English, the kit you need to run one at home, and the mDNS problem that breaks Sonos and Chromecast when you do.
5G Home Broadband: Real Speeds and the CGNAT Catch
5G home broadband in the UK: how the speeds really compare with full fibre, the latency gap, and the CGNAT catch that quietly breaks port forwarding.
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.
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.
BT Broadband Reviews: Speed, Reliability and Value in 2026
Our BT broadband reviews for 2026: real speeds on Full Fibre, how reliable it is, the price-rise catch, and whether it is worth the premium.
How to Reset Your Router Without Losing Your Settings
Restart fixes most problems and keeps every setting. Factory reset wipes the lot. UK hub-by-hub steps for BT, Virgin, Sky and EE, plus what to save first.
BT, Sky, Virgin and EE Router Default Passwords Explained
There is no master password for BT, Sky, Virgin or EE hubs. Where each default actually lives, Wi-Fi vs admin passwords, and what a reset restores.
How to Run an Ethernet Cable Through Your House Tidily
A practical UK guide to running Ethernet cable through your house tidily: planning routes, choosing cable, wall and floor runs, terminating and safety.
What Is Broadband? A Plain-English Guide for UK Households
What is broadband, in plain English: the UK types explained, real speeds vs the headline numbers, and what the 2027 copper switch-off means for you.
Wi-Fi Repeater Setup: Extend a Wireless Network Room by Room
A plain-English wireless Wi-Fi repeater setup guide: WPS and manual methods, where to place it, same or separate SSID, and fixes when it slows your speed.
Ethernet Wiring Diagram: How to Wire an RJ45 Plug and Wall Socket
A clear ethernet wiring diagram for UK homes: the T568A and T568B colour order, how to wire an RJ45 plug and wall socket, and the one rule not to break.
Broadband Without a Phone Line: Your UK Options Explained
Getting broadband without a phone line in the UK: full fibre, SoGEA, 4G and 5G options, the 2027 landline switch-off and how to drop line rental.
Broadband Packages for Students: Cheapest Short-Term Uni Deals
The best broadband packages for students in 2026, from short 12-month student deals to 30-day rolling plans, and how to avoid paying for months you're away.
WiFi Bridge Mode Explained: How to Link Two Routers Wirelessly
What a Wi-Fi bridge is, how bridge mode differs from access point and repeater modes, and how to link two routers wirelessly to extend your home network.