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For queries about your TalkTalk broadband service.

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Very Important - V2 Sagemcom FAST266 Wi-Fi Booster

Do not connect this new version of the FAST266 WiFi booster until you have checked the firmware version on your Sagemcom Wi-Fi Hub. The Wi-Fi Hub must be running a minimum of V202 firmware, before attempting to connect this V2 Wi-Fi Booster. If it is...

Weak Security warning on Apple iOS and Windows 10 or 11

Some Apple products have recently had an upgrade that can show the WiFi connection as having weak security:- iPad Software Version 14.01 - since the update to Version 14.0 it has shown Weak Security iPhone SE Software Version 14.01 -since the update ...

Privacy warning - this network is blocking encrypted DNS traffic

This subject is involved & not knowing how much you know, or want to know about it, I will try to explain. When you type a website address URL in the browser this must be converted to an IP address, as the URL is not rotatable, only an IP address is....

Replacement router request

Hello. I received an e-mail saying my Huawei HG633 router is out of maintenance and support with the manufacturer and you would be in touch about a replacement. But I have been getting dropouts for quite some time and I am constantly having to reboot...

Unsecure Connection

Hi I keep getting warning message "unsecured connection" do not enter sensitive information such as passwords & credit cards on this site it could be stolen.I recently had a new router which I thought would eliminate this issue but still getting same...

Replacement Router

Hi.Is it possible to get a replacement router? My current router is 'acting up'. Resulting in an interrupted service. I am due to renew my contract soon and want to make sure I am getting the best possible connection. Thankyou.Stephen Fowler

SFowler by Chatterbox
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What do I do with my current router?

I'm looking to change my current Internet service from NowTV, who have proven themselves to be useless and *@#][!![]'#[@#]!*, to TalkTalk. Do I need to do anything in particular when switching services? What do I do with my NowTV router?

Router

Hi, I've had an email about my router not getting any more updates, I've checked the list and HG635 is on there, please could you send me a new router, thank you

Router upgrade

I’ve had an email saying my Router is no longer supported. This worries me given the security risks. How do I upgrade my Router for free?

Wifi 2.4g isnt working yet 5g is

Hi, came home to find all my smart devices linked to my 2.4g wifi is no longer responding, saying devices are off line. My devices linked to my 5g wifi are working still though?

New Router

Talk Talk email me to say my router needs replacing, then here I am trying to find ANYTHING that might help me to do that!! I just want a new router. Sheesh. The speed here is similar to 1980!It is near impossible getting to talk to anyone with a hea...

Dropping connections - multiple

HelloI’ve been trying to get help from TalkTalk about my broadband. We run 3 laptops and 3 phones plus the usual extras eg printer ring doorbell etc. our devices drop connections multiple times per day it’s so frustrating. Our router is no longer sup...

Ip

Usual external ip address problem, Day 5 no Internet. Two hour long live chats, one half hour to a real person. Still no Internet. No good with people working from home. Will report everyday as that is what is recommended by ofcom when it comes to mo...

Router no longer receiving updates

Hello,I have received an email and letter from TalkTalk saying that to my router (HG533) is no longer supported and will not receive any more security updates. I’ve checked that it is on the list of unsupported devices on your website so please can y...

no internet

no internet connection. Openreach router box showing red light. Have switched on and off and still not working for 24 hours now

Mumma by First Timer
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New scam script

Just had a call that seemed a lot more convincing than the usual. Knew a few details about our setup. Saying that TT are sending out new routers to customer due to updates at the local exchange box. He seemed a bit believable until he asked me to log...

Grillz by First Timer
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Router no longer supported

Good evening,I had an e-mail a few weeks ago advising me that TalkTalk will no longer be supporting my router, could I have some advice as where I can get a router that will be supported.Thanksjanet.

wJanet1 by Team Player
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WiFi hub version v1.05t

I have been sent a WiFi booster but it will not connect to my router. In another thread it said that I need a newer version of firmware on my router. When the person at TalkTalk suggested the booster, they said they had already updated my routers fir...

Router not connecting

The power was off for a short while yesterday and since then it has flashed amber and not connected. I have switched on and off, I have reset and used the WPS button but nothing has worked. I will be working from home tomorrow and Friday and I need t...

109910 by Newbie
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HUAWEI HG 633 ROUTER

i have received a letter from talk talk telling me that my router will no longer receive software or security updates. can anyone tell me if i am entitled to a replacement. thanks

ruth41 by Visitor
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Is my router not working fully?

Hello Can't get in touch with TT so I am asking here.I had a total power cut for one hour whilst my electricity meter was being replaced.After reconnection, I could not connect my MBox Android Smart TV box to the TV via the internet; the password jus...

john9159 by First Timer
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Valid characters for wifi password on a DG8401W

I use Norton 360 which tells me that my wifi password is too weak, my current password is 12 characters mixed case including numbers, I tried a # symbol which the router rejected as invalid so I'm looking for other characters which the router will ac...

webbew01 by Participant
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Old Router

How do I upgrade my old Huawei HG633 router? I have been told by Talktalk this is now unsupported?

My internets down

Constant flashing red light on router turned off multiple times been like this for two days no internet connection

My router keeps dropping

Is it possible to get a replacement router for my home please.I have had the current talktalk router for a long time and I suspect it needs to be replaced. Thank you