Modem only or Modem/Router

[pip08456]

Pity they didn't think of that in the beginnig JB, there would be no calling it derogatory juvinile names then would there.

[craigj2k12]

Originally Posted by jb66

I'd say they should have a modem router combo with bridge mode, I'd say 90% of customers would be happy with that and the others can use bridge mode. I suppose that way they can MAss produce them. Hopefully they bring out a v2

well i wouldnt want a big router which doesnt do any routing, id rather have a smaller modem, with a separate router alongside

there is a new superhub coming along, but its identical, the only difference being that its from another vendor

[Peter_]

Well you will be able to use the Superhub as a standalone modem once the firmware is on offer apart from that the will not be an option for a another modem to be supplied as the is already a lot of money invested in the hubs.

[scotmac]

Right got it now , still would like modem/router combined.

[craigj2k12]

Originally Posted by Masque

Well you will be able to use the Superhub as a standalone modem once the firmware is on offer apart from that the will not be an option for a another modem to be supplied as the is already a lot of money invested in the hubs.

im not richard branston in disguise, im not planning putting a proposal to VM asking them to bring out a new modem, im only asking what people would prefer

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Originally Posted by scotmac

Right got it now , still would like modem/router combined.

sorry, it wasnt very well explained, but yeah, for basic needs, a cheap modem/router combined is probably a good option

[pip08456]

Originally Posted by scotmac

Right got it now , still would like modem/router combined.

That's what you will have. To use it as a modem only is up to you.

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by craigj2k11

im not richard branston in disguise, im not planning putting a proposal to VM asking them to bring out a new modem, im only asking what people would prefer

I know that but soon enough we will have modem mode and this thread will no longer be needed.

[craigj2k12]

Originally Posted by Masque

I know that but soon enough we will have modem mode and this thread will no longer be needed.

thats providing the modem mode works, which im sure it will, the programmers for netgear are more than capable of producing a good piece of firmware

and id rather have a smaller device, like the VMNG than the superhub if it is acting as a standalone modem, as it defeats the object if you have two bigger sized routers sat next to eachother

[jb66]

Originally Posted by Masque

I know that but soon enough we will have modem mode and this thread will no longer be needed.

I'm first in line to try the other vendor one

[craigj2k12]

Originally Posted by jb66

I'm first in line to try the other vendor one

being a tech, you will probably have one in your van, but as the netgear and the unknown other vendor will be mixed in, its going to be pot luck as to what us commoners get

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by jb66

I'm first in line to try the other vendor one

Not sure how you will tell the difference, probably by MAC address I expect as it will not have the brand externally.

[craigj2k12]

Originally Posted by Masque

Not sure how you will tell the difference, probably by MAC address I expect as it will not have the brand externally.

well I doubt it will say "Netgear" on the back as the current one does, so that will be one way to tell

[jb66]

I imagine it would be cisco, seem to have a good relationship with vm and the TiVo isn't bad for 1st attempt.

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by jb66

I imagine it would be cisco, seem to have a good relationship with vm and the TiVo isn't bad for 1st attempt.

Computer says no, not a single guess has been anywhere near so it will be a surprise.

I cannot say anything more though so do not ask.

[craigj2k12]

i also know who it is