vmng300 cable modem - 50mb question - Page 4

vanman · 02-03-2011, 10:40

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Originally Posted by KTroopA

well superhub installed and running great, im pleased to say. just one thing the vm engie took away the ambit 256 but left its power plug - which is connected into my superhub. running fine, is it ok to leave like this?

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Originally Posted by Nopanic

All new devices from VM should run off the same PSU, all modems and routers.

If you have any doubt, or any concerns, get it replaced.

well i think that the old 256 ambit runs a 10v psu and the super hub has a 12v psu

pip08456 · 02-03-2011, 11:33

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Originally Posted by vanman

well i think that the old 256 ambit runs a 10v psu and the super hub has a 12v psu

I think you are quite correct. Hope VM are well insured!

Mick Fisher · 02-03-2011, 11:49

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Originally Posted by Nopanic

All new devices from VM should run off the same PSU, all modems and routers.

If you have any doubt, or any concerns, get it replaced.

Hmm.....There was a note in my superhub self install kit stating to ONLY use the psu supplied.

I had been using an ordinary Hub previously that had been installed by a Tech. IIRC I think he just used the PSU that had been supplied with the original Ambit 256.

Anyway I checked the specs on the PSU's before installing the Superhub and they were indeed different with IIRC the Superhub's PSU being a little (0.5 amp ?) beefier.

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Ooops beaten to it.

Should have read the whole thread before replying.

qasdfdsaq · 02-03-2011, 11:56

Mine is smaller.

pabscars · 02-03-2011, 13:47

Mines Huge

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edit: sorry wrong thread

vanman · 02-03-2011, 14:03

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Originally Posted by pip08456

I think you are quite correct. Hope VM are well insured!

maybe this be the super hub prob that a lot of peep are having
just a thought

pip08456 · 02-03-2011, 14:07

Doubt it. The blooperhub has problems of its' own.

zekeisaszekedoes · 02-03-2011, 15:12

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Originally Posted by pip08456

Doubt it. The blooperhub has problems of its' own.

That reminds me, someone should start a thread with all the punny names we've come up with for the Super Hub. Ones that rhyme with Super, and beyond I suppose...

pip08456 · 02-03-2011, 16:10

No don't do that, you'll get into trouble.

qasdfdsaq · 02-03-2011, 16:46

You say that like it's a bad thing

Nopanic · 02-03-2011, 18:14

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Originally Posted by vanman

well i think that the old 256 ambit runs a 10v psu and the super hub has a 12v psu

Quote:

Originally Posted by pip08456

I think you are quite correct. Hope VM are well insured!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick Fisher

Hmm.....There was a note in my superhub self install kit stating to ONLY use the psu supplied.

I had been using an ordinary Hub previously that had been installed by a Tech. IIRC I think he just used the PSU that had been supplied with the original Ambit 256.

Anyway I checked the specs on the PSU's before installing the Superhub and they were indeed different with IIRC the Superhub's PSU being a little (0.5 amp ?) beefier.

.................................................. .................................................. ....

Ooops beaten to it.

Should have read the whole thread before replying.

I've not listed any devices or adviced anyone to plug anything into anything ..

I've simply stated a fact. VM want all new devices to run off the same PSU ..

I personally swap between routers and modems all day long and they all work ..

but for those without the ability to read a full post .. if in doubt, get a tech out.

Mick Fisher · 02-03-2011, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Nopanic

I've not listed any devices or adviced anyone to plug anything into anything ..

I've simply stated a fact. VM want all new devices to run off the same PSU ..

I personally swap between routers and modems all day long and they all work ..

but for those without the ability to read a full post .. if in doubt, get a tech out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick Fisher

Hmm.....There was a note in my superhub self install kit stating to ONLY use the psu supplied.

I had been using an ordinary Hub previously that had been installed by a Tech. IIRC I think he just used the PSU that had been supplied with the original Ambit 256.

Anyway I checked the specs on the PSU's before installing the Superhub and they were indeed different with IIRC the Superhub's PSU being a little (0.5 amp ?) beefier.

Quite

If you had really bothered to read my post I am sure you would have ascertained my superhub came in a self install kit ergo I installed it myself.

The reason I had a tech out previously was because I had a fault with my broadband. As a part of the fix he insisted on changing my ambit modem for a Hub.

Hub, get it? Not to be confused with a superhub.

My edited remark about not having read all the posts was in response to realising that 2 people had already pointed out the differences between modem psu's and superhub psu's

pip08456 · 02-03-2011, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Nopanic

I've not listed any devices or adviced anyone to plug anything into anything ..

I've simply stated a fact. VM want all new devices to run off the same PSU ..

I personally swap between routers and modems all day long and they all work ..

but for those without the ability to read a full post .. if in doubt, get a tech out.

Stiill doesn't negate the fact that some techs are using the 10v modem PSU when installing a superhub.

It has been noted on the VM forum on at least 2 occasions.

Nopanic · 03-03-2011, 06:37

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Originally Posted by pip08456

Stiill doesn't negate the fact that some techs are using the 10v modem PSU when installing a superhub.

It has been noted on the VM forum on at least 2 occasions.

and?

pip08456 · 03-03-2011, 08:19

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Originally Posted by Nopanic

and?

Using a 10volt PSU for 12 volt equipment is a potential fire risk.