VM finally post news on bridge mode - superhub

[pearl]

So the firmware update isn't going to make a difference to wireless speeds unless you use your own router in bridge mode? Or can it make a difference?

It's not that simple, as not everyone is having problems, especially on the wireless side.

[Skie]

I can reliably break wireless by changing the wireless speed. Needs a reboot otherwise it shows up fine but gives no bandwidth. Wired connections are fine.

[craigj2k12]

It's not that simple (the hardware/software divide) - this may clarify things.....

now im more confused

haha.

it can resolve it by the bridge mode then putting the routing responsibility onto a decent wireless router.

I might take my superhub apart, rip the modem out of it, see if it has a wan port, if not, ill make one out of the ports iv ripped apart, then make a nice casing for it. ill go fins myself a nice router to use and there we go problem solved

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by craigj2k11

now im more confused



I might take my superhub apart, rip the modem out of it, see if it has a wan port, if not, ill make one out of the ports iv ripped apart, then make a nice casing for it. ill go fins myself a nice router to use and there we go problem solved

I would not advise you to do that as that will breach the Terms and Conditions of your contract as you will be maliciously damaging Virginmedia supplied and owned equipment as it is never your property.

If you lose your connection you will have to get an engineer called out who would then have to report the damage.

Also if you cancel your contract they will want the Superhub back.

So all in all not a very good idea.

[zekeisaszekedoes]

Originally Posted by craigj2k11

I might take my superhub apart, rip the modem out of it, see if it has a wan port, if not, ill make one out of the ports iv ripped apart, then make a nice casing for it. ill go fins myself a nice router to use and there we go problem solved

Way too complex. Even an easier solution (hacking the Super Hub MAC onto, say, a VMNG300 with exploited firmware flashed) probably wouldn't be allowed by VM and even if it were, it's a good way to get your account terminated, and maybe even your account blacklisted.

The way you've listed would probably require a complete rewrite of the firmware, by the way, before even considering the difficulties of reverse engineering the hardware. Just wait a while for the bridge mode firmware update, hopefully that'll fix things.

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by zekeisaszekedoes

Way too complex. Even an easier solution (hacking the Super Hub MAC onto, say, a VMNG300 with exploited firmware flashed) probably wouldn't be allowed by VM and even if it were, it's a good way to get your account terminated, and maybe even your account blacklisted.

The way you've listed would probably require a complete rewrite of the firmware, by the way, before even considering the difficulties of reverse engineering the hardware. Just wait a while for the bridge mode firmware update, hopefully that'll fix things.

As I said above if he needed a technician for anything and he saw what you had done he would leave the property and report you to his manager for damaging the equipment.

[craigj2k12]

okay, calm down. I want being serious anyway

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by craigj2k11

okay, calm down. I want being serious anyway

I was just pointing out the potential error of your ways.

[Chrysalis]

wow.

seems this guy got some progress.

looks like the firmware currently already has support for various requested features but they simply removed from the GUI.

I hope its ok to link to another forum.

http://forums.thinkbroadband.com/vir...-superhub.html

[Arty-Media]

To me it seems stupid that people have 2 bridge the superhub to another router, after all, the superhub has both a modem & router in the box, still, typical virgin, not testing stuff before they release to the public! So people that don't already have a router will have 2 spend their money because virgin got it wrong AGAIN!

I'm surprised nobody has made an official complaint about it, forced to use something that most people cannot use for its purpose! :-)

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by Arty-Media

To me it seems stupid that people have 2 bridge the superhub to another router, after all, the superhub has both a modem & router in the box, still, typical virgin, not testing stuff before they release to the public! So people that don't already have a router will have 2 spend their money because virgin got it wrong AGAIN!

I'm surprised nobody has made an official complaint about it, forced to use something that most people cannot use for its purpose! :-)

The thing is most people have no issues with either hub as otherwise we would be inundated with calls.

[Mick Fisher]

Originally Posted by Masque

The thing is most people have no issues with either hub as otherwise we would be inundated with calls.

I think most people have had problems with the superhub but have managed to find a workaround rather than take a chance on wasting their time by having to talk to OffShore.

Even you have had to connect your original router to the superhub as an access point.

If the superhub had been purchased as a normal retail transaction I'm sure most people would have returned it as not fit for purpose.

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by Mick Fisher

Even you have had to connect your original router to the superhub as an access point.

I have two networks one from the Superhub and one from The Edimax giving me better overall coverage in the property and both signals are about the same.

[zekeisaszekedoes]

Originally Posted by Masque

I have two networks one from the Superhub and one from The Edimax giving me better overall coverage in the property and both signals are about the same.

A subtle admission that the Super Hub has weak a wireless side, I believe.