Re: Superhub 2
 

You can look at it two ways - both of which are true, IMO:

1/
The SH1 technology was in any case outdated and a refresh was necessary; it is a totally new device with a different DOCSIS chipset. We'll se what wireless is like when it hits the streets. It has more antennae but it is dual-band so I doubt there'll be more antennae per band. Maybe they'll be located better for spatial radiation.

2/
As you say, wireless on the SH1 was crap - but even worse was the unreliability of the SH1 in router mode. A truly abominable device except in Modem Mode.

Re: Superhub 2
 

Except, the "totally new device with a different DOCSIS chipset" has exactly the same DOCSIS specs and supposedly the firmware as the totally old device...

Dunno about you but in my book, the same firmware does not work on two totally different chipsets.

Re: Superhub 2
 

Unfortunately confirming or denying what you have said would break the rules of the trial ;)

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It'll all come out eventually ;)

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I'm sure the trial will be a complete success, no matter how many issues are uncovered.

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:D

By Virgins track record, even if the wireless doesn't transmit it will be a success

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I think we should start some bets as to how many firmware updates there are going to be over the next 2 years.

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Sorry but have I missed something, I thought this was a speculation thread? Or has it been officially announced with an estimated release date?

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That's a feature, not a bug.

"Hidden SSID"

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The Superhub 2 or the trial?

The latter is already in progress and several users here and elsewhere have it.

Re: Superhub 2
 

The SH2 and the trial. I did not know the trial was even available. I bet they will sucker you in to a new contract if you want a hub or pull our trousers down with price though.

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Since we're going to widely speculate, does anyone think there's a chance Virgin will try to use the new Superhub to build a network of Wi-fi access points, much like BT has done with their hub?
It makes sense to me and I wonder why Virgin hasn't done it yet, they're in a much better position to do it than BT ever was as their line speeds can be adjusted so as to not affect the customer.

Re: Superhub 2
 

I asked about that Kushan. hotspots and all. cabinets got discussed on here as a point of a hotspot.

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I meant not transmitting

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I've heard that one as well, which does makes sense too. Still, they have the technology to do it via hubs as well, it'd be well worth them doing it.

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No it won't, IMO. There's nothing in it for any of us to open our circuits up as hortspots.

Or have I missed something?