30M : Virgin 2 way splitter

I see. Fair enough

So can the other connection use the same brown and white box or does it need it's own? And would both SH's just go into something like the router above?


I'm no good at tech but I know someone who is and could do it

[General Maximus]

yup. It wouldn't matter where the shubs were connected but they would obviously need to be close together so they can both connect to the router unless you want to start running cable around the house. The only bummer is that in this instance it does make sense to use shubs. Given that both modems will be on the same segment of the network it is in our best interests to have a modem which can load balance across more channels so we have a greater chance of getting max speed. What I am very curious about is whether they'll lock onto the same channels.

[Sephiroth]

Good point, mon General. Locking onto the same channels can partially defeat the objective. In such circumstances BT Infinity + VM XXL would be a better dual WAN option.

if you can get it then yes agreed.

i just looked outside and don't really want another wire in the front as the current ones look a bit rough but if all it takes is another sh to be plugged in they could even do a self install? who knows i'm going to find out soon tho!

stm was dead yesterday but it's back today - so even when throttled it would be what 140 down if both throttled. not bad at all.

[Sephiroth]

You wouldn't have another wire through the door. You'd be split off the one that comes in now.

An engineer would come for a fresh install and get the new SH2 activated.

Yes, why was I thinking I could just plug it in myself.

Sounds good. I forgot to ring up today i'll try on Monday.

I have space next to my current one and I could put the router I need to balance above them.

[qasdfdsaq]

Where are all the "Why would anyone even need 120Mb" naysayers when you need them

[Sephiroth]

When I hook up my VM & Infinity circuits via a load balancing router, it would be for the fun of it and the learning experience.

I just read a new article from someone inside vm saying they didn't know why peope needed 100mb. They are so on the ball they don't even know it..

[Kushan]

Originally Posted by everyday

I just read a new article from someone inside vm saying they didn't know why peope needed 100mb. They are so on the ball they don't even know it..

Source?

And to be honest, it's not unheard of for executives at a company to say stupid stuff, or for people to claim that they don't understand why what they're selling is actually selling but that they'll happily sell it anyway.

Darn I can't find it - but I will keep trying. I'm following the searches I did yesterday hoping to find it. I don't keep history stored when my pc turns off it wipes.

[ferretuk]

"Virgin has had a competitive advantage on speed, but for the 30Mb level that fills most consumers' needs today, rivals can also fulfil that," he argues. "People want more than 5Mb to 8Mb but it is hard to see who needs 100Mb."

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...media-analysis

He may well have a point - I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone justify their need for 100Mb. Desire is another matter... Although the figures are slightly of date, Thinkbroadband had a relevant article 12 months ago

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/5...ily-needs.html

Originally Posted by ferretuk

"Virgin has had a competitive advantage on speed, but for the 30Mb level that fills most consumers' needs today, rivals can also fulfil that," he argues. "People want more than 5Mb to 8Mb but it is hard to see who needs 100Mb."

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...media-analysis

He may well have a point - I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone justify their need for 100Mb. Desire is another matter... Although the figures are slightly of date, Thinkbroadband had a relevant article 12 months ago

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/5...ily-needs.html

Thank you -that's what I was looking for!

[Kushan]

Originally Posted by ferretuk

"Virgin has had a competitive advantage on speed, but for the 30Mb level that fills most consumers' needs today, rivals can also fulfil that," he argues. "People want more than 5Mb to 8Mb but it is hard to see who needs 100Mb."

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...media-analysis

He may well have a point - I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone justify their need for 100Mb. Desire is another matter... Although the figures are slightly of date, Thinkbroadband had a relevant article 12 months ago

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/5...ily-needs.html

The full quote comes from Andrew Hogley:

Yet Hogley believes that this selling point is arguably not as important to consumers as the company thinks.

Ahem:

Andrew Hogley, telecoms analyst at Espirito Santo Investment Bank

Not someone from Virgin.

As for the justification, I don't think a single person can justify needing 100meg or higher just yet. But a house full of people is a different matter.

I can't justify 240mbps but I am dam well going to try and get it - just because I can if I want to and I do want to

Your still right tho!