topic Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working in Broadband

Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Tipman60 — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:18:41 GMT

Router briefly lost connection night before last and when it connected again I realised the wifi wasn't working

Logged into the router hub settings and saw that the wifi had been disabled and I could not enable it even after doing two factory resets None of my devices can find the wifi connection

Had an online chat for half an hour last night went through the usual script but got nowhere the agent more concerned about internet connection rather than the wifi issue (internet is fine) .

Spent an hour and half on the phone this morning going over the same issues and script before finally managing to get the agent to order a new router at my expense (because I'm out of contract) but I'm slightly concerned that I've had no e-mail response regarding the purchase or indeed giving any feedback for the agent dealing with this

Would be grateful if someone in authority could confirm the router purchase please

This is my first time commenting on the Community after being with TalkTalk since the early days of Tiscali circa 2004

Just to reiterate router wifi is dead

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Karl-TalkTalk — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:04:33 GMT

I can see a router order placed earlier today.

I'm going to cancel this and send you out a router for no charge. You should not be charged for replacing a faulty router, that is very poor service.

Thanks

Karl.

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Tipman60 — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:24:22 GMT

Many thanks Karl what a brilliant response and also the power of the Community spirit 👍💪

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Karl-TalkTalk — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:27:09 GMT

You're Welcome 🙂

Regards

Karl

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Karl-TalkTalk — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:17:49 GMT

Hi @Tipman60

Good news , badnews situation. Bad news, the cancellation request did not stop the order, the router was dispatched and this will apply a charge to your account.

Good news bit, I've added a credit to cover the charge, so the router is essentially free of charge for you.

Regards,

Karl.

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Tipman60 — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:29:03 GMT

Thanks once again Karl appreciate all the help given here (wish I came here in the first instance now I might have saved on the stress levels) ✔️

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Karl-TalkTalk — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:30:25 GMT

No Problem 🙂

Karl

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Tipman60 — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:29:22 GMT

Just to mention new router arrived this evening set it up and seems to be working fine 👍 Thanks again for the quick and thoughtful responses

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:35:13 GMT

Good morning,

I'm really glad to hear this and thanks for letting us know 🙂

Michelle

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Tipman60 — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:02:27 GMT

Evening all just after some more advice

Bagged up the faulty router and attached the provided address label and took it to the post office this afternoon

Was advised to ask for a proof of posting but the post office staff said the barcode/qr codes weren't scanning properly (was told apparently had happened to another customer recently too)

Just wondering on what to do next post as is with no proof of posting or request alternative address details TIA

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Gliwmaeden2 — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 23:04:28 GMT

It's one of a batch of faulty codes, @Tipman60, so a new one will be sent out to you.

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Debbie-TalkTalk — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:02:56 GMT

Hi @Tipman60

Apologies for this.

Our warehouse team are aware of this issue and a new returns bags/label will be sent out to you.

Thanks

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Tipman60 — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:44:05 GMT

Replacement label/bag turned up yesterday so today the faulty router and a couple of accessories are now in the care of the post office

(proof of posting obtained) 😊

Re: Router Wi-fi has suddenly stopped working

Karl-TalkTalk — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:13:54 GMT

Excellent, thanks for letting us know.

Regards,

Karl.