vmng300 cable modem - 50mb question

KTroopA · 25-02-2011, 10:20

Hi all,

Just a quickie, as i seen all the issues people having with the Superhub. If i can get hold of a vmng300 cable modem can I ask virgin to connect me up. Im currently on 20MB, but would like to go 50mb. They are for sale on ebay. Is that legal - been told that means they are stolen.. Anyhow if not, is it possible. My mate has the old vmng300 cable modem and is happy on the service. All im after is the modem.

Tia

Peter_ · 25-02-2011, 10:23

No is the short answer.

It is registered to another account and cannot be added to another.

KTroopA · 25-02-2011, 10:26

thanks

Guess i wait for the Superhub firmware to be released

Nopanic · 25-02-2011, 10:54

VM have recently brought in a new system for controlling inventory. It is very, very strict and very, very tightly controlled.

A modem bought on eBay could lead you into a legal situation.

KTroopA · 25-02-2011, 11:02

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Originally Posted by Nopanic

VM have recently brought in a new system for controlling inventory. It is very, very strict and very, very tightly controlled.

A modem bought on eBay could lead you into a legal situation.

hehe. no worries im steering clear. i have a superhub i bought from vm

not installed yet, but probably will soon as i fancy the speed boost to 50MB. just i would need to bypass the router as mine is better for my needs

Peter_ · 25-02-2011, 11:08

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Originally Posted by KTroopA

hehe. no worries im steering clear. i have a superhub i bought from vm

not installed yet, but probably will soon as i fancy the speed boost to 50MB. just i would need to bypass the router as mine is better for my needs

Just disable DHCP in your router and use it as an Access Point.

KTroopA · 25-02-2011, 11:22

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Originally Posted by Masque

Just disable DHCP in your router and use it as an Access Point.

do you mean connect LAN from the superhub to LAN on my router. any clearer instructions would be great

Peter_ · 25-02-2011, 11:24

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Originally Posted by KTroopA

do you mean connect LAN from the superhub to LAN on my router. any clearer instructions would be great

Wan on your router.

Ignitionnet · 25-02-2011, 11:33

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Originally Posted by Nopanic

VM have recently brought in a new system for controlling inventory. It is very, very strict and very, very tightly controlled.

A modem bought on eBay could lead you into a legal situation.

Behave dude VM aren't going to take anyone to court for buying a dodgy modem, it just won't work.

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Originally Posted by Masque

Wan on your router.

LAN on his router, connecting to WAN will mean it still routes and he'll get the joys of double-NAT.

Nopanic · 25-02-2011, 12:11

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet

Behave dude VM aren't going to take anyone to court for buying a dodgy modem, it just won't work.

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LAN on his router, connecting to WAN will mean it still routes and he'll get the joys of double-NAT.

I didn't say they would, I said a legal situation.. dude

Chrysalis · 25-02-2011, 13:11

what else is a legal situation? if anything the seller would be the guy in trouble not the buyer.

Nopanic · 25-02-2011, 13:16

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Originally Posted by Chrysalis

what else is a legal situation? if anything the seller would be the guy in trouble not the buyer.

and that would be a legal situation and the end of my comments on it.

Chrysalis · 25-02-2011, 13:44

its not a legal situation unless legal action is taken tho.

if I do something illegal but noone does anything about it then its not a legal situation. so dont mislead people

WillPS · 25-02-2011, 13:52

So what if I wanted to reconnect with the 50mbps modem, which they haven't collected from a previous account I had?

Kymmy · 25-02-2011, 13:58

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Originally Posted by Chrysalis

what else is a legal situation? if anything the seller would be the guy in trouble not the buyer.

If classified as stolen a seller and/or buyer could be prosecuted (handling stolen goods and the prosecution would be by the CPS and not VM) there though has to be a assurance that the person knew that the item was stolen and reported as such. In the case of the seller if they are ex VM contract the VM T&C's would be enough proof yet for a buyer they may not know the T&C's exist.