Superhub Superhub 2 - Page 7

robson689 · 02-05-2013, 18:20

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Originally Posted by craigj2k12

Look into the top?

Take it apart!

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Were there any rules in the trial not permitting you to open the device?

We can't damage it. I don't know if taking it apart would count as damaging it but I won't be the one to take the chance...

thenry · 02-05-2013, 18:20

the antennas are on the sides so whats the big deal in fixing the device to a wall mounting the bottom (where the network password etc. sticker is) ?

BenMcr · 02-05-2013, 18:22

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Originally Posted by thenry

the antennas are on the sides so whats the big deal in fixing the device to a wall mounting the bottom (where the network password etc. sticker is) ?

It would stick out from the wall then - I think people want to wall mount it so it's parallel with the wall

Sephiroth · 02-05-2013, 18:23

Damn!

thenry · 02-05-2013, 18:28

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

It would stick out from the wall then - I think people want to wall mount it so it's parallel with the wall

then most people should carry on taking the advice of buying separate kit.

SH2 can be mounted to the wall end of.

BenMcr · 02-05-2013, 18:29

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Originally Posted by thenry

SH2 can be mounted to the wall end of.

Not as designed by VM it can't.

thenry · 02-05-2013, 18:31

ok. the SH2 can be mounted to the wall but you'll have to do it yourself or ask third party as VM wont do it

please remember the kit belongs to VM and that it wasn't designed to be wall mounted so if it gets damaged you, the customer wanting it wall mounted will be left with a problem, possibly paying a charge for damaging the kit. terms and cons apply. i dont work for VM.

Dash: CF noob · 02-05-2013, 18:32

Gaffer tape?

MovedGoalPosts · 02-05-2013, 18:33

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

It would stick out from the wall then - I think people want to wall mount it so it's parallel with the wall

Yep I want to be able to reclaim some of my desk space, so mounting on a wall is easy. Previous VM modems, current Superhub, and many standalone routers all allow wall mounting. At least by allowing the connections from the rear rather than a side it would now sit nicely on a shelf.

I accept what everyone says that wireless may suffer if the aerials aren't aligning nicely to the other kit if it is on a wall (or even a shelf), but the option to compromise oneself would be useful. It's a similar problem with things like TiVo, that are now nicely curved, and so you can't stack your hi-fi kit, blu-ray and related stuff nicely.

thenry · 02-05-2013, 18:38

wifi wont suffer Rob

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just be careful you dont kill anything when poking it, be gentle

craigj2k12 · 02-05-2013, 18:39

So putting it on my desk next to the wall is fine, but as soon as its mounted on the wall suddenly antennae are being blocked?

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Originally Posted by thenry

I don't think anyone will be able to answer that although its a dead cert that 'someone' opened it up

thenry · 02-05-2013, 18:40

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Originally Posted by craigj2k12

So putting it on my desk next to the wall is fine, but as soon as its mounted on the wall suddenly antennae are being blocked?

robson689 · 02-05-2013, 19:00

All I'm saying is that it hasn't been designed with wall mounting in mind!! If it had been designed for that, there would probably be external antennas or a detachable base like the SH1 has.

thenry · 02-05-2013, 19:06

it may not of been designed to be wall mounted but have you tested robson? (experience view)

robson689 · 02-05-2013, 19:08

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Originally Posted by thenry

it may not of been designed to be wall mounted but have you tested robson? (experience view)

No I have no interest in wall mounting it :P I would probably go down the making a shelf for it route though.