Superhub turning into wi-fi hot spot.
18-01-2018, 19:30
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Re: Superhub turning into wi-fi hot spot.
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Originally Posted by BenMcr
Yes, there are lots of things that Virgin Media can see about both the broadband and TV kit as part of diagnostic tools.
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The difference is that it would have to send the info when changes are made or you try to use a wifi hotspot, rather than performing a check when a fault is reported.
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18-01-2018, 20:10
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Re: Superhub turning into wi-fi hot spot.
If they have the bandwidth to do this on every SH3 then they should be giving ME more upload, not some bloody stranger walking down the street.
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18-01-2018, 20:54
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Re: Superhub turning into wi-fi hot spot.
If you've got a neighbour with a superhub you could get free wifi using a VM PAYG SIM.
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18-01-2018, 21:09
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Re: Superhub turning into wi-fi hot spot.
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Originally Posted by nomadking
If you've got a neighbour with a superhub you could get free wifi using a VM PAYG SIM.
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That's an interesting thought...
Wonder what traffic management they apply to such connections. I imagine there's soft-throttling after a certain data amount
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18-01-2018, 22:35
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Re: Superhub turning into wi-fi hot spot.
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Originally Posted by nomadking
The difference is that it would have to send the info when changes are made or you try to use a wifi hotspot, rather than performing a check when a fault is reported.
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Checks on kit aren't just done when faults are reported.
Anyway for this particular situation, it's really down to the fact that modem mode turns off all the WiFi in the Hubs, rather than any other thing.
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That's an interesting thought...
Wonder what traffic management they apply to such connections. I imagine there's soft-throttling after a certain data amount
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There isn't any traffic management when you're using it.
However there is concurrent device management to restrict the number of devices that will connect to any particular Virgin Media WiFi hotspot coming from a residential Hub.
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18-01-2018, 23:19
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Re: Superhub turning into wi-fi hot spot.
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Originally Posted by BenMcr
Checks on kit aren't just done when faults are reported.
Anyway for this particular situation, it's really down to the fact that modem mode turns off all the WiFi in the Hubs, rather than any other thing.
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How would VM know if I tried to use a hot spot out and about, but had switched my hub at home to modem mode?
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19-01-2018, 08:54
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Re: Superhub turning into wi-fi hot spot.
I have the Hotspot app on my Iphone and it works fine, connecting to it saves on my monthly Giff Gaff data allowance
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19-01-2018, 09:30
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Re: Superhub turning into wi-fi hot spot.
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Originally Posted by nomadking
How would VM know if I tried to use a hot spot out and about, but had switched my hub at home to modem mode?
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Modem mode doesn't affect your usage of the app and Virgin Media WiFi network out and about.
However, each device configured for Virgin Media WiFi is authenticated against your account whenever your connect - either via your My Virgin Media details or via your Virgin Mobile SIM. If your account is not in the correct state for the connection, it's blocked. For instance if an account is suspending for non-payment, or in the case of PAYG you've not topped up within the last 60 days or registered for My Account.
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Last edited by BenMcr; 19-01-2018 at 09:37.
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21-01-2018, 17:39
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Re: Superhub turning into wi-fi hot spot.
Thanks guys. I've opted out.
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