VM finally post news on bridge mode - superhub

Chrysalis · 14-02-2011, 20:06

here.

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...de/td-p/341483

asking for testers.

they havent stated how to apply tho.

KenK · 14-02-2011, 20:22

They have said when they hope to release it, tho - May. And it includes "a number of bug fixes". 6 months between release and fixing the first bugs

Chrysalis · 14-02-2011, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Masque

Obviously you would offer your services in the thread by posting an offer and others will follow.

This has also been posted earlier in this thread http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/12...l#post35174355

is a locked thread.

Peter_ · 14-02-2011, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Chrysalis

is a locked thread.

Well start either PM Mark Wilkin or start a volunteer thread.

Chrysalis · 14-02-2011, 20:40

I already pm'ed.

jamiefrost · 14-02-2011, 20:44

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Originally Posted by KenK

They have said when they hope to release it, tho - May. And it includes "a number of bug fixes". 6 months between release and fixing the first bugs

Yeah because fixing bugs and testing new software is a quick and easy job.

It takes time to fix and test software to a stage where it can be released, not always an easy job.

jj

Peter_ · 14-02-2011, 20:45

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Originally Posted by Chrysalis

I already pm'ed.

Keep us updated then as others may do the same.

qasdfdsaq · 14-02-2011, 20:55

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Originally Posted by jamiefrost

Yeah because fixing bugs and testing new software is a quick and easy job.

It takes time to fix and test software to a stage where it can be released, not always an easy job.

jj

6 months to add one basic feature (which is, in fact the turning off of an existing feature) is still pretty damn slow.

Chrysalis · 14-02-2011, 20:56

also they done that feedback thread alex promised me as well. But the feedback thread isnt sticky. sorry I didnt notice the other post mod's but might be idea to not merge this so people are aware of the chance to trial easier.

adduxi · 15-02-2011, 08:04

Now here is a GREAT opportunity for VM to claw back some respect over this Superhub fiasco.

If the Firmware upgrade attracts a lot of interest, this should be a clear sign to VM, that customers would prefer the choice of having a standalone modem?

I, personally, would have even paid an small extra cost to get a modem in lieu of the Superhub!

It would not be beyond VM to have Netgear produce the Superhub, and a proper DOCSIS3 standalone modem?

BenMcr · 15-02-2011, 09:13

The transparent bridge mode, once in, will make the SuperHub act exactly like a standlone modem, so there will be no need to produce an physical seperate modem

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Originally Posted by adduxi

It would not be beyond VM to have Netgear produce the Superhub, and a proper DOCSIS3 standalone modem?

It probably would have been possible, but not cost effective.

whizzard · 15-02-2011, 09:20

Problem of providing a standalone cable modem is then there is a requirement for a router again, therefore two seperate bits of kit to be posted. As Ben said, not cost effective.

pip08456 · 15-02-2011, 09:25

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Originally Posted by whizzard

Problem of providing a standalone cable modem is then there is a requirement for a router again, therefore two seperate bits of kit to be posted. As Ben said, not cost effective.

Not if a stand alone modem was only available to those who did not want a router from VM.

However once bridge mode is available as said it would be unneccessary.

Mr K · 15-02-2011, 09:36

Maybe they should have possibly tested it before sending it out ?

My plan of waiting 6 months before upgrading to from 10MB to 20/30MB seems like a good idea. Same with anything new IT wise, wait till all the bugs are fixed.

Paying customers shouldn't be used as testers.

BenMcr · 15-02-2011, 09:40

The SuperHub does actually work (for the most part) as it was designed to do as a combined modem and router. Bridge mode is designed to turn off the majority of what is in the SuperHub, so likely isn't part of the original design from Netgear

Pingtest.net fails because it sends a flood of packets down the connection to test it, so IP Flood detection blocks them as it should.

Some of the other issues that have been identified, like all computer equipment, won't show up until there is a large enough userbase. There is no way to test every single setup with a limited test base