Superhub Superhub 2 - Page 82

Kushan · 14-10-2013, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Mr K

Think I'm on the old system which is very reliable, and gives a consistent 20mb. Maybe I'll just stay as I am.
Cable Modem Information
Cable Modem : Euro-DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0 Compliant

What they need to see is the frequency you're on, which you'll find under the "downstream" option.

Personally, I don't think this is going to tell you much of anything as it's all guess work anyway. If you're happy with what you have, then feel free to stick with it but if you would like more speed, it's a clear upgrade path and the vast, vast majority of people don't have issues. That's not to say nobody has issues, certainly some do, but if your current connection is fine then there's little reason to suspect upgrading will give you worse performance.

What you COULD do is perhaps ask a neighbour who's on Virgin what their connection is like. That's probably the best way to tell.

Harryn9000 · 21-10-2013, 02:30

i don't have a problem with SHub2 in router mode i haven't had a problem since update v26 which fixed my lag issue pretty much spot on

telfordcable · 22-10-2013, 18:56

when will we see EuroDOCSIS 3.1 Compliant?

General Maximus · 22-10-2013, 19:19

2015

qasdfdsaq · 22-10-2013, 23:17

20OVERNINETHOUSAND!!!111oneoneoneelevenhundredando ne

05-11-2013, 18:35

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but it seems silly making a new one.

Long story short, Moved house and was given the SH2 today in place of my trusty VMNG300. Previously had around 3 original Superhubs and went back to my SACM every time.

Initial thoughts, I'm very impressed with this hub. I've turned off the built in firewall after reading one of the pages on this thread. I was just wondering, other then using it in modem mode only, what other options would you all suggest changing to optimize the hub itself? I'm trying out the router functions purely because I don't need nothing fancy. Whats important can be wired up directly to the hub itself anyway. Wifi will be for 2 smartphones and a tablet at most.

Sephiroth · 05-11-2013, 19:02

If nothing else is amiss in your circuit, the SH2 in router mode should suffice for the uses you described. Indeed, do turn off everything extra that the SH2 does actively (i.e. leaving the PPTP (VPN) and ICMP settings enabled).

Of course if your previous router has the legs, it's best to be in modem mode for VMNG reasons!

BTW I was in router mode for 4 months as part of the SH2 trials and it was up to the mark. I reverted to modem mode because I then never have any doubts if anything goes wonky (which it doesn't).

05-11-2013, 19:13

Cheers Seph

You say turn everything off? I'm happy to stay with the router on it for now, just to see how day to day operation goes for my needs. (Still have my trust Linksys WRT54G2 if things go to pot) other then the firewall, what else would you suggest I turn off?

Sephiroth · 05-11-2013, 19:46

Hi Slyder

Yes - it's the firewall that I recommend should be turned off if you already have protection on your PCs.

10-11-2013, 13:51

cool, cheers m8

Mr K · 24-11-2013, 02:05

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Originally Posted by Mr K

So how is the updated shub ?

I've stuck with the ntl250 modem/ 20MB so far as its rock solid and never given any problems - wasn't convinced with all the reported problems from the shub. Is it worth updating ? 20MB seems to be enough for me, but I'm paying for L Broadband for which i should be getting 30MB really. I'm going to have to renegotiate my contract soon, so now might be the time.

I'm not interested in the old Shub, gather i'd have to upgrade to 60MB to get the new one ? It must be reliable for VPN as I work at home a bit. Is it still best to use Modem mode with the Shub2 ? If so would my Netgear WGR614 router be ok for 60Mb ?

Well I took the plunge. After striking a reasonable new deal with retentions - they insisted I was upgraded to 30MB and that I have a superhub Apparantly I'll get 50MB in March. They said it would be a superhub 2, didn't beleive them and sure enough an original superhub 1 turned up today. Big bleeding thing, I've hidden it behind the tv. It went straight into Modem mode anyway so don't suppose it mattered if it was a SH1 or 2. Seems to be giving me 34MB not 30MB, so they lied about that aswell

no name calling of VM products pleas

jb66 · 24-11-2013, 08:17

Sh1 is perfect in modem mode

General Maximus · 24-11-2013, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr K

Well I took the plunge. After striking a reasonable new deal with retentions - they insisted I was upgraded to 30MB and that I have a superdud. Apparantly I'll get 50MB in March. They said it would be a superdud2, didn't beleive them and sure enough an original superdud turned up today. Big bleeding thing, I've hidden it behind the tv. It went straight into Modem mode anyway so don't suppose it mattered if it was a SH1 or 2. Seems to be giving me 34MB not 30MB, so they lied about that aswell

Either of the shubs perform absolutely fine in modem mode and as you previously had the ntl250 I am assuming you have got a semi-decent router which can handle your vpn anyways. The reason why you are getting >30mbits is because you are over provisioned by 10% to account for other things going on in the background and to make sure you actually hit 30mbits. If you get more than 30 then it is a bonus.

teg · 09-08-2014, 11:32

Problems - WOL and reboot

I've had my Superhub 2 for a view days now to replace my Superhub 1. Two issues though.

1. WOL does not work via port forwarding for packets sent externally. The port forwarding only works if the LAN wired PC is on - tested with a magic packet program in receive mode. It's not a problem with the PC (Windows 8.1) because the PC wakes from sleep if a packet is sent via the local network. The WOL worked perfectly with the Superhub 1. Anyone with any ideas?

2. If the router is rebooted the wireless broadcasting only comes on if a LAN wired PC is connected and turned on! If the wired PC is turned off the wireless lights on the router never come on if rebooted. Is this by design? Can't see how people with wireless only connections could operate. Any ideas?

Trev

Kushan · 09-08-2014, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by teg

Problems - WOL and reboot

I've had my Superhub 2 for a view days now to replace my Superhub 1. Two issues though.

1. WOL does not work via port forwarding for packets sent externally. The port forwarding only works if the LAN wired PC is on - tested with a magic packet program in receive mode. It's not a problem with the PC (Windows 8.1) because the PC wakes from sleep if a packet is sent via the local network. The WOL worked perfectly with the Superhub 1. Anyone with any ideas?

2. If the router is rebooted the wireless broadcasting only comes on if a LAN wired PC is connected and turned on! If the wired PC is turned off the wireless lights on the router never come on if rebooted. Is this by design? Can't see how people with wireless only connections could operate. Any ideas?

Trev

Honestly, save yourself the trouble and get yourself a proper dedicated router, you'll have much less issues and if you ever change ISP (or get a new hub or whatever), you won't have to reconfigure everything again.