You say your signal levels on the router are fine then say an attenuator may help so i'm confused... how would fitting an attenuator help if the levels are fine?
Would be good to see screen shots of levels from both hubs.
don't use the maplins one, use the technetix, how long is the cable from splitter to box?
it needs to be as short as possible
Upstairs DS power levels are quite high - only just within range (Max of +10) ... I can't see it causing your issues though.
I'm guessing it's server related - all providers might be using the same card for this bulk of channels and that's why you're having problems. If it was a signal issue, it wouldn't go off then come back on - a signal issue will cause pixelation on screen frequently like so...
That's correct there is two hubs in the home although they are running of the same cable fees they are seperate VM accounts.
I have tried IPTV using the MAG256 box but wasn't overly keen on the quality.
i take it then that the b/b up the stairs has nothing to do with your box or b/b down the stairs
as for different mg_cfg for your box u don't need one one size fits all
As long as you have this setting in your's
# network ecm timeout in seconds
K: { 10 }
have you tried oscam