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AndyCalling · 22-03-2011, 01:48

Yes, unfortunately some dodgy types like to get ebay boxes and try to hack into the cable for free. VM seem to be getting on top of this practice though.

Mine came to me due to VM cock-up and they aren't interested in getting it back.

I have done it. One Superhub on 2.4Ghz as a wireless access point and one on 5Ghz as the main router and modem.

My second hub, when connected to VM cable, will connect to the walled garden type of thing where you can activate it, but I don't want to do that. It gets notified of an update to the firmware but upon downloading it finds it to be incompatible according to the log. Shame, because it is firmware R19 instead of R20 like my main router. Seems like it'll be stuck this way for ever so no chance of it getting wireless improvements or fixes.

Still, it has to do little. Set it up like this:

1) Plug the second router (Superhub) in to a wired PC like your laptop or netbook with ethernet cable, leaving your main PC attached to your main router (Superhub). Disable any wireless networks on your netbook first to stop any DHCP hassles.
2) Go into the settings and turn off the firewall and flood protection, these affect the lan side (oddly) so you'll need to do this.
3) Set up the wireless SSID and set it to 2.4Ghz. You should also set it to 145Mbps unless you live in an isolated spot or it'll take up two 2.4Ghz channels and peeve your neighbours. Don't be a wireless thug! Save 300Mbps for the 5Ghz router. Remember to set up your wireless encryption, you can use the same passphrase as you do in your primary router to save confusion. After all, which ever one they get through they have got through, so you may as well only give them one right answer instead of two. Common sense.
4) Turn off UPNP just in case.
5) Now, last thing you do, set the lan IP address to 192.168.0.254, set the ending IP address to 192.168.0.253 and set DHCP Server to No. You need to set the ending IP address as well or it will complain, even though DHCP is switched off.
6) When you apply the lan IP changes you will lose connection to the second router. Switch it off and disconnect it. Go into your main routers settings (the one connected to VM) and adjust the ending IP address to 192.168.0.253 as you did with the second router. You can tweak any other settings like SSID and 300Mbps 5Ghz mode now if you like.
7) Connect a lan port on the second router to a lan port on the primary router.
8) Switch it on and you're done. Just remember the settings for the second router can be accessed through ip 192.168.0.254 leaving your primary router on 192.168.0.1.

Please note, I have no idea what would happen if both guest networks were switched on at once. Something to play with, I guess.

So, now you have a dual band Superhub. Impress your friends! Ahem... or something.

22-03-2011, 01:48	#24
AndyCalling Inactive Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southampton (Switch PT2) Services: Fixed phone service (inclusive weekend calls) & internet service (200/12meg) Posts: 493	Re: SuperHub as an Access Point Yes, unfortunately some dodgy types like to get ebay boxes and try to hack into the cable for free. VM seem to be getting on top of this practice though. Mine came to me due to VM cock-up and they aren't interested in getting it back. I have done it. One Superhub on 2.4Ghz as a wireless access point and one on 5Ghz as the main router and modem. My second hub, when connected to VM cable, will connect to the walled garden type of thing where you can activate it, but I don't want to do that. It gets notified of an update to the firmware but upon downloading it finds it to be incompatible according to the log. Shame, because it is firmware R19 instead of R20 like my main router. Seems like it'll be stuck this way for ever so no chance of it getting wireless improvements or fixes. Still, it has to do little. Set it up like this: 1) Plug the second router (Superhub) in to a wired PC like your laptop or netbook with ethernet cable, leaving your main PC attached to your main router (Superhub). Disable any wireless networks on your netbook first to stop any DHCP hassles. 2) Go into the settings and turn off the firewall and flood protection, these affect the lan side (oddly) so you'll need to do this. 3) Set up the wireless SSID and set it to 2.4Ghz. You should also set it to 145Mbps unless you live in an isolated spot or it'll take up two 2.4Ghz channels and peeve your neighbours. Don't be a wireless thug! Save 300Mbps for the 5Ghz router. Remember to set up your wireless encryption, you can use the same passphrase as you do in your primary router to save confusion. After all, which ever one they get through they have got through, so you may as well only give them one right answer instead of two. Common sense. 4) Turn off UPNP just in case. 5) Now, last thing you do, set the lan IP address to 192.168.0.254, set the ending IP address to 192.168.0.253 and set DHCP Server to No. You need to set the ending IP address as well or it will complain, even though DHCP is switched off. 6) When you apply the lan IP changes you will lose connection to the second router. Switch it off and disconnect it. Go into your main routers settings (the one connected to VM) and adjust the ending IP address to 192.168.0.253 as you did with the second router. You can tweak any other settings like SSID and 300Mbps 5Ghz mode now if you like. 7) Connect a lan port on the second router to a lan port on the primary router. 8) Switch it on and you're done. Just remember the settings for the second router can be accessed through ip 192.168.0.254 leaving your primary router on 192.168.0.1. Please note, I have no idea what would happen if both guest networks were switched on at once. Something to play with, I guess. So, now you have a dual band Superhub. Impress your friends! Ahem... or something.