So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

I have the VMNG300, sent to me by a lovely fella in the CEO's office who acknowledged my problems with the Super Hub on the 30Mb tier.

Since I stopped using it apparently the modem mode is out of beta (finally!) and the Super Hub is said to be stable when running this way into a decent router.

I just wondered how it now compares to the VMNG300 when using it as just a modem? Is base latency etc higher, as it used to be? Would it be worth swapping out the VMNG300 for the Super Hub again?

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

It's a modem in modem mode, your put your router on and that make/model of router is what you want to be asking the question about.

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

Do you have any issues with your current service ? if the answer is no, why bother?

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

As the VMNG300 is fast approaching the end of its life due to the rollout of up to 8 downstreams leave well alone and stay in modem mode, it does exactly what it says.

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

I would be tempted to swap it out, for no other reason than to be ready for the switch to 8 downstreams as Masque says, it makes sense really.

If I were you zeke, I'd hook it all up and run your own test's to see if you gain or loose any base latency but I suspect there won't be much in it.

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

8 downstream channels on 30meg is overkill, I'd stick to the vmng300

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

It will struggle once the 8 are in place.

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

Doubt it or there would be a mass swap going on right now, which there isnt[COLOR="Silver"]

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Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

I expect any swapouts will be if and when the customer rings in with an issue and not before.;)

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

Everyone knows more is better,,,,,,

It just is :D

Just ask Jezza :p:

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

I went from 50mb to 100mb 7 days ago and found the wireless speeds from the hub dismal so put it straight into modem mode and connected my router up and havent had any problems.

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

The hubs were set up to have the wireless speed set to 300Mb, VM have found out that alot of customers equiment do not support/like ect this setting so if you try setting the wireless speed on the hub lower you MIGHT find this resolves the problem

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

what about all these upgrades next year and bumping everyone from 50mbit up to 100mbit. There is no way they are going to send an engineer round to everyone's house and give them a shub

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

I didn't even try the superhub in modem/router mode. I used modem only mode straight away. There have been no problems. It works.

Here is a speed test from a wireless connection in the opposite corner of our house from our WNDR3700 router.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/12/55.png

Re: So exactly how good is modem mode?
 

We've been telling you for ages the SH is the way to go .. Wouldn't surprise me if they ask us to filter only those with one for the upgrades :D