Virgin Media to Double Broadband Speed - Page 70

Peter_ · 17-01-2012, 18:33

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Originally Posted by thenry

Ethernet cables are suppose to be within the install pack but I've never seen a pack with 1 in. plus the standard cat5's suck

You get a 15/20 mtr white ethernet cable in the self install pack with a splitter and three pieces of rg6 cables and some male connectors and cable clips, no idea what cable it is as its in the loft, that is what i received in my self install kit, I doubt replacement hubs have cables with them as the Ambit 256 did not.

Engineers are supposed to leave an ethernet cable when they install a hub but they tend to be as rare as hens teeth.

thenry · 17-01-2012, 18:45

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Originally Posted by Peter_

You get a 15/20 mtr white ethernet cable in the self install pack with a splitter and three pieces of rg6 cables and some male connectors and cable clips, no idea what cable it is as its in the loft, that is what i received in my self install kit, I doubt replacement hubs have cables with them as the Ambit 256 did not.

Engineers are supposed to leave an ethernet cable when they install a hub but they tend to be as rare as hens teeth.

mine was a replacement, no ethernet just some plastic black spanner.. which isn't even strong enough to screw tight a coaxial.

also all of that which you have mentioned.. isn't it a bit much. wouldn't a tech visit be more appropriate for a new install.. which happens anyway so this install pack guide needed rectifying.

Peter_ · 17-01-2012, 18:47

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Originally Posted by thenry

mine was a replacement, no ethernet just some plastic black spanner.. which isn't even strong enough to screw tight a coaxial.

it is supposed to be only fingertight.

Sierra662 · 17-01-2012, 19:16

If i were to replace the Cat5e cable with a Cat6 would i notice any difference while surfing/gaming etc? 50mb BB here.

adzii_nufc · 17-01-2012, 19:16

A mere 20mbit boost for us paying the most on the highest tier of broadband... any plans to up that in the future?

Not exactly doubling the speed for us are they.

colin25 · 17-01-2012, 19:22

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Originally Posted by adzii_nufc

A mere 20mbit boost for us paying the most on the highest tier of broadband... any plans to up that in the future?

Not exactly doubling the speed for us are they.

And a reduction in price...i thought it was a good deal...might be tempted myself..in a few months

Kymmy · 17-01-2012, 19:33

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Originally Posted by Sierra662

If i were to replace the Cat5e cable with a Cat6 would i notice any difference while surfing/gaming etc? 50mb BB here.

Nope, difference between cat5e and cat6 is only to do with speeds above gigabit

General Maximus · 17-01-2012, 20:33

cat5e is rated at 1gbit so it can handle anything VM throw at it atm without breaking a sweat

Chad · 17-01-2012, 20:41

Got my letter from Virgin this morning to confirm my broadband speed will be upped to 100mb.

Sorry if it's already been posted, but you can check when you will receive your upgrade here:

http://doublespeed.virginmedia.com/?...Speeds_Email_1

I'm April - July..... not too bad!

adzii_nufc · 17-01-2012, 20:42

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Originally Posted by colin25

And a reduction in price...i thought it was a good deal...might be tempted myself..in a few months

Missed the reduction in price, was more interested in the POWER! seems fair though so I do agree

I say a mere 20mbit.. I remember when I was on 20mbit and it was the top product back then!

Pierre · 17-01-2012, 21:24

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Originally Posted by Peter_

it is supposed to be only fingertight.

Christ on a bike. And you work for Virgin?

The connection is supposed to be as tight as possible, loose connections out on the network and on CPE is the biggest cause of noise on the network.

BenMcr · 17-01-2012, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Pierre

The connection is supposed to be as tight as possible

That's not right. It's supposed to be as tight as the plastic spanner makes it - which is designed to not overtighten it.

Otherwise it doesn't always come off again

qasdfdsaq · 17-01-2012, 21:34

I used a metal spanner and broke off the connector. Now I can't get my Superhub to work anymore so I went back to my trusty old VMNG300.

Peter_ · 17-01-2012, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Pierre

Christ on a bike. And you work for Virgin?

The connection is supposed to be as tight as possible, loose connections out on the network and on CPE is the biggest cause of noise on the network.

Have you actually seen one of the plastic spanners we send out, they are sent out for one reason only to prevent you overtightening the f connector on the back of the modem thus preventing you from separating it from the casing which tends to happen with pliers if you are not careful.

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Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

I used a metal spanner and broke off the connector. Now I can't get my Superhub to work anymore so I went back to my trusty old VMNG300.

A perfect quote for why not to use a normal spanner, thank you.

Pierre · 17-01-2012, 21:52

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Originally Posted by Peter_

Have you actually seen one of the plastic spanners we send out, they are sent out for one reason only to prevent you overtightening the f connector on the back of the modem thus preventing you from separating it from the casing which tends to happen with pliers if you are not careful.

Agreed but it is not supposed to be "finger tight" as suggested, it is supposed to be as tight as possible ( without breaking it obviously).

If we told everybody just to finger tight their c
onnections we'd increase SNR issues many fold

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

That's not right. It's supposed to be as tight as the plastic spanner makes it - which is designed to not overtighten it.

Otherwise it doesn't always come off again

I meant as tight as possible, in so far as a good firm connection. Not just trying to screw it together with you fingers, which would more than likely be a loose connection

But