Troubleshooting (Ireland) — quick fixes for buffering, judder, app errors, and Wi-Fi issues. Lawful use only; no channel lists or geo-bypass. Many fixes link to setup pages for deeper steps.
Device · Fire TV
Fire Stick frame drops / motion judder — fix (IE)
Enable match frame rate, 50 Hz output, disable motion smoothing; network quick checks.
Updated 15 Sep 2025 · ~5 min read
Open fix
50 Hz Match frame
App · Smart TV
RTÉ Player not loading on smart TV (Ireland)
Cache/data reset, time-zone sync (GMT), DNS notes (no geo-bypass), clean reinstall steps.
Updated 16 Sep 2025 · ~6 min read
Open fix
Cache Time (GMT)
Router · Virgin Media
Virgin Media Hub — stop buffering on IPTV
Decision tree, Ethernet preference, 5 GHz channels (36–48), pod placement tips.
Updated 14 Sep 2025 · ~6 min read
Open fix
Pods Ethernet
Checklist
Match-day buffering — 60-second checklist (IE)
Pre-kickoff triage: Ethernet, app refresh, Wi-Fi channel, light diagnostics for Irish homes.
Updated 15 Sep 2025 · ~3 min read
Open checklist
1-minute Printable
Network · Wi-Fi
Which 5 GHz channels to use in Ireland?
Non-DFS 36/40/44/48 for stability; when to try DFS 100+ and how to revert quickly.
Updated 16 Sep 2025 · ~5 min read
Open guide
Non-DFS 40 MHz
Network · DNS
DNS for privacy & stability (no VPN) — Ireland
Router-level DoH/DoT basics, privacy notes, and clear limits (no geo-bypass).
Updated 15 Sep 2025 · ~5 min read
Open guide
DoH/DoT Privacy
Device · Apple TV
Apple TV — fix judder with frame-rate & range match
Turn on frame-rate match and 50 Hz; quick test steps to verify smooth motion.
Updated 16 Sep 2025 · ~4 min read
Open steps
50 Hz Motion
Router · eir
eir F3000 — change Wi-Fi channel (buffering fix)
Menu path + screenshots; lock 5 GHz to 36/40/44/48 @ 40 MHz for match day.
Updated 15 Sep 2025 · ~5 min read
Open steps
Channel 36–48 40 MHz
Router · Vodafone
Vodafone Gigabox — stutter/buffering quick fixes
Split SSIDs, lock 5 GHz to non-DFS, and prefer Ethernet to TV/box.
Updated 15 Sep 2025 · ~6 min read
Open steps
5 GHz Ethernet
Ireland-specific, lawful use only. No channel lists or geo-bypass. Troubleshooting content — not legal advice.
