Guidance/Opinion

Another_Account · 03-03-2011, 08:02

I initially posted this earlier on another similar thread that was potentially answered but I would be grateful for guidance/opinion

I am on 20mb and asked for an upgrade to 30mb and bawked at the Â£30 charge but Virgin put me onto the 50mb with little difference in monthly cost + free Super Hub. Due for intsall on Saturday.

When I read this post I started to panic with reference to the PS3 G and N debate..... I have 3 PS3's running off my current wireless and got from the above (forgive me if I wrong) that they wouldn't be compatible with the Super Hub? although they could be at a cost?

I've just phoned Virgin and they told me this is not the case and there are no add ons required, no additional costs..... I like the guy at Virgin Media and I like the Cable Forum.......there's only one way to find out

Can someone tell me if I worried over nothing - happy to cancel if need be - I've lived with 20mb for long enough and meets my needs

weesteev · 03-03-2011, 08:05

Any wireless G device will just connect at its limited wireless G speed, PS3's are definitely compatible with the Superhub. Even if there are any technical issues to begin with, this should be resolved by the impending firmware update for the Superhub.

Another_Account · 03-03-2011, 08:12

Thanks for the response m8; panic over

StevenJohnson · 03-03-2011, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Another_Account

I've just phoned Virgin and they told me this is not the case and there are no add ons required, no additional costs..... I like the guy at Virgin Media and I like the Cable Forum.......there's only one way to find out

LOL!! Harry Hill?

I rang VM the other night to see that if I downgraded to 20mb was there an alternative to using the Superhub... they said NO!

My PS3 is unplayable online and i can't even browse the store for 5 minutes without 'DNS Errors' getting in the way! The upcoming Firmware better resolve these issues...

Another_Account · 03-03-2011, 10:14

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Originally Posted by StevenJohnson

My PS3 is unplayable online and i can't even browse the store for 5 minutes without 'DNS Errors' getting in the way! The upcoming Firmware better resolve these issues...

Panic back on then

I've got two boys who live on the PS3

pabscars · 03-03-2011, 10:25

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Originally Posted by StevenJohnson

LOL!! Harry Hill?

I rang VM the other night to see that if I downgraded to 20mb was there an alternative to using the Superhub... they said NO!

My PS3 is unplayable online and i can't even browse the store for 5 minutes without 'DNS Errors' getting in the way! The upcoming Firmware better resolve these issues...

Probably just a wireless strength issue, is there no way you can go wired.

StevenJohnson · 03-03-2011, 10:36

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Originally Posted by pabscars

Probably just a wireless strength issue, is there no way you can go wired.

You might be right with the strength issue, it never goes above 70% and occasionally drops to around 60%.

I could go wired but then I'd have to travel a really long cable to it...

My Hub is upstairs on the landing... PS3 downstairs!

Another_Account · 03-03-2011, 10:44

Steven,

Did you mention the fact that you live in a castle and your landing is three wings away, ;P

StevenJohnson · 03-03-2011, 10:49

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Originally Posted by Another_Account

Steven,

Did you mention the fact that you live in a castle and your landing is three wings away, ;P

LOL! Yeah sorry! In the West Wing!

Perfect Choice · 03-03-2011, 11:27

Just played WipeoutHD online on PS3 using wireless SH, was fine no problem. Also accessed Playstation store no problem. Gap between PS3 and SH is around 10 yards through one internal wall. I've made no serious changes to default settings except turn off IP flood detection as commonly advised.

StevenJohnson · 03-03-2011, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Perfect Choice

Just played WipeoutHD online on PS3 using wireless SH, was fine no problem. Also accessed Playstation store no problem. Gap between PS3 and SH is around 10 yards through one internal wall. I've made no serious changes to default settings except turn off IP flood detection as commonly advised.

I would say mine is the same distance from my PS3 to upstairs where the Hub is... it's not a big house! Just your standard 3 bed semi.

I hate being told it has anything to do with my layout when my old DIR-655 was in the same position and had superb coverage and connection throughout.

pip08456 · 03-03-2011, 11:40

Connect your DIR-655 as an AP as a workround.

Perfect Choice · 03-03-2011, 11:45

The SH shoud not be worse than your DIR-655 then. In my case, I previously had a Linksys WRT54GS wireless router with a NTL:250 modem and the SH definitely improved my wireless coverage and also resolved a connection issue with my work laptop where it would only auto connect 50% of the time, now 100% with the SH.

Everybody's experience seems to be different which is the issue. I'm clearly OK but others certainly do have probelms with the SH, bring on that firmware update then for those affected!

StevenJohnson · 03-03-2011, 12:17

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Originally Posted by pip08456

Connect your DIR-655 as an AP as a workround.

Tried that... can't get the Hub to see it. I followed the instructions but just doesn't work!

qasdfdsaq · 03-03-2011, 12:30

You don't need to get the hub to "see" it. A transparent bridge isn't "seen".