How to Setup Virgin Media Hub 3?
How to Setup Virgin Media Hub 3?
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Virgin media networking devices for homes are called Hubs; and they are named as Hub 2, Hub 3, Hub 4, and latest one is Hub 5. In this post you will learn about Hub 3, its LEDs, ports, modem mode setup, router mode setup and troubleshooting tips for the setup.
Virgin Media Hub 3 Lights and Ports
There are different lights and ports on Virgin Media Hub3 that indicates device status and connect other devices with it, respectively.
Lights:
- Power LED: Indicates about power supply to the Virgin Media Hub 3.
- WPS LED: Indicates WiFi pods and range extender connection.
- WiFi LED: Indicates WiFi signal strength and connection with the ISP or modem.
- Phone LED: Indicates Telephone connection with the Hub 3 device.
- Internet LED: Indicates the devices is getting the internet signals or not.
- Ethernet port LED: Indicates the wired connection with the internet or network devices.
Ports:
- Ethernet (LAN) ports (1-4): Connects any internet device or network device via cable.
- Internet WAN port: Connects any modem with the help of the Ethernet cable.
- Tel Port: Connects any internet phone via tele cable.
- ISP connector: Connects ISP servers with the help of Co-axial cable in modem mode.
- Power connector: Connects hub 3 with power via power cord of the device.
Virgin Media Hub 3 : Modem Setup
Yes, you can set Hub 3 in modem mode, which directly connects you with ISP server socket. But after setting up Hub as modem, you can connect to hub only via cable.
- To setup Hub3 as modem, link your hub to ISP socket via Co-axial cable. Make sure the cable’s end is plugged into the hub’s ISP connector.
- Power the hub on and connect a PC with it via Ethernet cable. Then Open browser.
- Enter the default IP address 192.168.0.1 and search it by pressing the ENTER key.
- The Virgin media login page will be loaded, here type the admin credentials.
- The admin credentials are given at the label of the device.
- Enter the credentials and access the interface. Here, select the security type and write network name and Password.
- Select Modem Mode and enable the mode. Now, you can use the internet services of hub.
Virgin Media Hub 3 :Router Setup
To set up Virgin media Hub 3 into the router mode, connect it with the modem via Ethernet cable. Plug the cable into Hub 3’s WAN port and modem’s LAN port. After that follow simple instructions given below:
- Go into the browser and search the IP address 192.168.0.1 to reach the login page.
- Virgin Media login page appears, here enter the login password to access the interface.
- The login password of the interface is given at the hub’s back label.
- Enter the password and click LOGIN button. Access the interface; type the new WiFi name and password.
- Click SAVE. The Virgin media Hub 3 will restart.
After that, you can easily connect with Hub 3’s WiFi network by using the new WiFi name and password.
Troubleshooting Tips
Use Intact Cables
Ethernet cable connects Hub with the modem in router mode or ISP via Co-axial cable in modem mode. So, make sure there are no cuts on the cable, if there are, replace it with new one.
Use Updated Web Browser for Configuration
Check your web browser is updated to the latest version before configuring the device in any mode of your choice. Go into the browser Settings, click About option and choose UPDATE or CHECK FOR UPDATES.
Install Virgin Connect App to Manage Hub
After finishing the setup, you should install Virgin media connect app (one of the Virgin app) in your phone from Play Store or App Store. This app will help you manage all settings of the hub and check hub status.
Reset If Want to Change the Hub Mode
In case you want to change router to modem mode or modem to router mode, reset Hub3 and configure the device again in the desired mode.
The End Lines
The Virgin media Hub 3 is an incredible networking device, which you can setup as modem as well as router. In the article, you have learnt to install 7 configure Hub 3 in router mode and modem mode. Report this page