Superhub Superhub Firmware Beta Test - Page 26

Chrysalis · 26-05-2011, 03:16

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Originally Posted by zekeisaszekedoes

I don't think enough people who have the early bridge mode also post here regularly, sadly. Because I'd like to know what's going on with it, too. If it works well enough, it buys VM lots of time to work on the very questionable router side of the device. Which, if you think about it, means it would have made more sense to have bridge mode from the beginning... could have saved a lot of hassle and money sending techs out to replace/tweak them or the CEO's office dispatching what remains of the limited VMNG300 stock.

it seems to be fine, since I (or others) have not come across any issues there is little to post, one user has had connection isues but its looking like a fault local to him.

Unfortenatly even with this good news this wont be released as a standalone update, there is no GUI to enable/disable it and VM have already stated that will be part of R27 which includes other updates hence the delay. I expect late june possibly early july at a guess for normal release.

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agree the dir615 is good.

I considered buying a dir825 (which can run ddwrt), or some other alternative gigabit cable router which would allow me to remove my adsl router from my LAN, however at over Â£100 to buy one and that I already have a decent gigabit router and wireless access point I find it hard to justify just to save bit of cabling and power. For me the dir615 is the router, dhcp server. But only has the xbox360 connected directly to it, my desktop pc's and laptop (wireless) go via my 7402nx gigabit wireless N router which is acting as a switch and wireless access point. LAN only traffic doesnt touch the dir615.

vmfriend · 26-05-2011, 18:06

Things are sounding positive by the sounds of it. Thanks for the update.

adduxi · 26-05-2011, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Phil-ntl

I think there are only about 10 of us with the pre beta. From a modem only point of view I can honestly say its rock solid. Works fine with my dir-615 (note to self: think about getting a decent router)

I would suggest you look at the Asus RT-N16. Nice router which can run Tomato firmware. http://www.asus.com/Networks/WiFi_Networking/RTN16/

Sorta half missing the beta test of the Superhub, as I managed to get it swapped for a VMNG300. Ah well, that's life!

Phil-ntl · 26-05-2011, 19:34

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Originally Posted by adduxi

I would suggest you look at the Asus RT-N16. Nice router which can run Tomato firmware. http://www.asus.com/Networks/WiFi_Networking/RTN16/

Now that looks a very interesting router. thanks for that

Phil

carbon60 · 26-05-2011, 19:47

Phil-ntl, any idea if the Superhub uses less power in bridge mode?

Phil-ntl · 26-05-2011, 19:58

To be honest, I havent metered it but with the wireless turned off etc I would guess that there will be slightly less power used but dont forget that this will be negated by using a seperate router. So overall, the power usage will be slightly higher.

hope this helps

Phil

carbon60 · 26-05-2011, 21:00

Currently I have a modem and a Netgear FVS338 router. What I would like to know is the power usage of the Superhub in bridge mode compared to my current modem.

kwikbreaks · 26-05-2011, 21:20

Something that uses 1w was costing about Â£1 a year to run when I last did the sums - possibly a tad more now. The Superhub PSU is rated at 1.5A 12v iirc so it will use less than 18w. Just about any router will use about the same. Even doubled up I don't think anybody is going to have to put their missus on the streets or starve the kids to pay the bill.

Chrysalis · 26-05-2011, 21:21

I will get you an answer within a week or 2 weeks, I plan to get a watts meter for my new air cooler (since am running that almost 24/7 want to make sure it uses what it says on box), I can check the superhub as well no problem. My guess is any saving will be minimal if any.

carbon60 · 26-05-2011, 22:09

Thanks, you'll be able to compare it to the VMNG300 too.

dtweek · 30-05-2011, 18:55

I'm sure it's been explained somewhere else, but what exactly does bridge mode get you? I'm guessing it just turns the superhub into a basic modem. However would the wireless functionality still work or would I need to dust off my old router.

I am frustrated with the lag and the random slowing down of my local traffic of the super hub.

Stephen · 30-05-2011, 19:02

Hi, modem mode as it's now called turns off all routing features including wireless. So yes you would then need your own router attached to the superhub.

General Maximus · 30-05-2011, 22:17

you wouldn't want to use wireless on the Superhub anyway dude so no loss there.

Stephen · 30-05-2011, 22:30

Seriously stop with the silly name calling of the Superhub! You have all been reminded a few times to the post that details this.

I am currently connected to the Superhub wirelessly and my connection is solid and am getting a full 50MB speed on it.

zerolight · 31-05-2011, 11:40

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Seriously stop with the silly name calling of the Superhub! You have all been reminded a few times to the post that details this.

I am currently connected to the Superhub wirelessly and my connection is solid and am getting a full 50MB speed on it.

I don't have a problem with the superhub really. But for me it's not about the speed of the wireless connection so much as the range and signal strength. I can see my ASUS RT16 router from anywhere in my smallish flat and get a strong signal. I can only connect to the superhub from the same room. As such, the wireless is off and I use the asus as my gateway into the superhub for all wired and wireless connections. I had the same problem with the wireless netgear that VM shipped with the 50mb when I got that.

The superhub is a decent router, but it doesn't have a great wireless range - possibly because it's got internal antennae vs my ASUS's three external antennae.