Ethernet connection on Samsung V+ box

groucho21 · 29-12-2008, 14:46

Hello All. New Forumee so please be gentle.

I have had a new Samsung V+ box installed to replace my faulty box. This new one has an ethernet connection on the rear. There was no paperwork with the new box so I am unsure if I can use this connection and what facilities it would give me.

I do not have the V+ package.

Thanks in advance. Mark

Stuart · 29-12-2008, 15:00

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Originally Posted by groucho21

Hello All. New Forumee so please be gentle.

I have had a new Samsung V+ box installed to replace my faulty box. This new one has an ethernet connection on the rear. There was no paperwork with the new box so I am unsure if I can use this connection and what facilities it would give me.

I do not have the V+ package.

Thanks in advance. Mark

It's disabled. The only service Virgin used to provide via STB Ethernet was broadband and they aren't supplying broadband via STBs for new installs now (your new box would be counted as a new install).

to the forum.

groucho21 · 29-12-2008, 15:04

Thanks for the quick reply.

v0id · 29-12-2008, 16:21

A SAMSUNG V+ box? :/ I thought V+ boxes were only Scientific Atlanta branded?

Stuart · 29-12-2008, 16:31

There were rumours (and even photos IIRC) of a samsung V+ box. Virgin were certainly testing boxes from other suppliers.

BenMcr · 29-12-2008, 17:54

But nothing has been confirmed or launched. There is still only one V+ AFAIK

And I thought all cable STBs have an ethernet socket anyway (even the really really old Pace ones)?

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And why did the OP get a V+ when he doesn't 'have the V+ package'?

Someone is getting confused somewhere

Stuart · 29-12-2008, 17:56

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

But nothing has been confirmed or launched. There is still only one V+ AFAIK

And I thought all cable STBs have an ethernet socket anyway (even the really really old Pace ones)?

---------- Post added at 16:54 ---------- Previous post was at 16:52 ----------

And why did the OP get a V+ when he doesn't 'have the V+ package'?

Someone is getting confused somewhere

I suspect the OP has a Samsung V (not +) box. Either way, the Ethernet port would still be disabled.

sammyjayuk · 29-12-2008, 22:54

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

But nothing has been confirmed or launched. There is still only one V+ AFAIK

And I thought all cable STBs have an ethernet socket anyway (even the really really old Pace ones)?

I've wondered about this for a while - does it mean that all cable boxes have two cable modems (one for the return path, used for interactive, etc.)? And for that matter, is the return path standard DOCSIS, and does anyone know what speed that runs at?

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

And why did the OP get a V+ when he doesn't 'have the V+ package'?

Someone is getting confused somewhere

Maybe he's on XL, so from his point of view isn't really taking V+.

Another thing actually, is it possible to get a V+ box without taking the V+ service (or being on XL)? Will it show HD content, will it even function at all?

Sam

spiderplant · 29-12-2008, 23:59

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Originally Posted by sammyjayuk

I've wondered about this for a while - does it mean that all cable boxes have two cable modems (one for the return path, used for interactive, etc.)? And for that matter, is the return path standard DOCSIS, and does anyone know what speed that runs at?

They have one modem, but with two interfaces and two IP addresses. One for broadband and one for interactive. STBs use DOCSIS, except for Pace boxes on the Langley network which use DAVIC. The DOCSIS profile for interactive is typically 256K down / 192K up.

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Originally Posted by sammyjayuk

Another thing actually, is it possible to get a V+ box without taking the V+ service (or being on XL)? Will it show HD content, will it even function at all?

Yes, it can be downgraded to behave like a standard box, with no PVR functions and no HD.

sammyjayuk · 30-12-2008, 02:48

I feel privileged to be replied to by such an esteemed poster as yourself :-D.

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

They have one modem, but with two interfaces and two IP addresses. One for broadband and one for interactive. STBs use DOCSIS, except for Pace boxes on the Langley network which use DAVIC. The DOCSIS profile for interactive is typically 256K down / 192K up.

So why is interactive so damned slow? It feels slower than my old Netgem i-Player, with a 56Kbit modem and less processing power.

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

Yes, it can be downgraded to behave like a standard box, with no PVR functions and no HD.

No HD? Meaning that even BBC HD is unavailable without a V+ sub? I'm surprised that's allowed...

Thanks,
Sam

BenMcr · 30-12-2008, 09:51

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Originally Posted by sammyjayuk

No HD? Meaning that even BBC HD is unavailable without a V+ sub? I'm surprised that's allowed...

Thanks,
Sam

You still get BBC HD, you just can't record it. The V+ fee is for the recording functions.

groucho21 · 30-12-2008, 10:47

I guess being the OP I should double check the facts and you are right it is not a v+ box. My Mistake. It is a Samsung SMT2110C.

I thought this post was done with after the first reply

BenMcr · 30-12-2008, 11:21

That never happens on here

NathanBookham · 29-10-2010, 18:14

I've got a V+ HD Samsung STB. I did have a Scientific Atlanta but with a bit of persuasive talk to VM customer services I got the Samsung! It is a hell of a lot quieter, doesn't overheat because of the fan, is alot more well made & doesn't crash. It also looks nicer and is smaller.
This is a V+ HD Box, NOT a V HD Box.

TheDon · 30-10-2010, 00:12

Grats but why the need to tell us this in a 2 year old thread?