Modem only or Modem/Router

[craigj2k12]

Should virgin issue a standalone modem, which can be used with any router the user so chooses, or a combined modem/router, such as the superhub?

vote and discuss

this isnt a superhub hate thread btw I hope mods will enforce this, and at the same time it isnt a VMNG300 lover thread

[Stephen]

So if it's neither a modem or superhub thread. What's the point as your question will involve a response featuring one or the other?

[craigj2k12]

Iv chosen standalone modem for the simple reason that people want their own routing to be done professionally, they want a router that can run custom firmware, some also want to run directly into the modem, with no router in between

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Originally Posted by Stephen

So if it's neither a modem or superhub thread. What's the point as your question will involve a response featuring one or the other?

I said its not a superhub hater thread, or a VMNG300 lover thread.
I didnt want another argument about the number of people having problems with the superhub, or peoples love of the modem.

lets pretend that virgin media have sent out a customer response questionniare asking whether users want virgin to offer a standalone modem, or a combined router/modem for their new packages

If I were VM, I would have both, with an option for the customer - modem/router for those with "simpler" needs (on the whole), and a stand-alone router for those who wanted one.

I voted for modem/router, because it works for me (even though I have another modem/router upstairs plugged into the hub supplied).

[craigj2k12]

Originally Posted by Hugh

If I were VM, I would have both, with an option for the customer - router/hub for those with "simpler" needs (on the whole), and a stand-alone router for those who wanted one.

that would be the perfect offering! although virgins point of view on the matter is that they want one device, to cut down on staff training etc. so it would be one or the other

[pip08456]

Originally Posted by Stephen

So if it's neither a modem or superhub thread. What's the point as your question will involve a response featuring one or the other?

Smart choice of words - not. The OP said it is not a superhub hate thread nor a VMNG300 lovers thread which is totally different to what you are implying

[craigj2k12]

the thread also implies that either device would be fully functioning

[Chrysalis]

you missed the option for both craig, I voted but I feel its an incomplete poll.

Craig, would you like me to add a third option?

[Chrysalis]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Craig, would you like me to add a third option?

if you do can you cancel my vote so I can recast?

[craigj2k12]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Craig, would you like me to add a third option?

yes please. is there any way of resetting the pole so everyone can vote again?

[zekeisaszekedoes]

I voted standalone modem because VM keep messing up their combi CPEs, which is a shame because I like the idea of both in one unit especially if it has a working bridge mode so the end user might have a choice.

Third time lucky perhaps?

[craigj2k12]

Originally Posted by zekeisaszekedoes

I voted standalone modem because VM keep messing up their combi CPEs, which is a shame because I like the idea of both in one unit especially if it has a working bridge mode so the end user might have a choice.

Third time lucky perhaps?

I did say that this was on the presumption that both devices were fully working

Unfortunately, I can't reset votes.

[zekeisaszekedoes]

Originally Posted by craigj2k11

I did say that this was on the presumption that both devices were fully working

That post appeared after I'd made mine.