PSA: Virgin Media Hardware Upgrade (FREE)

Flink_Poyd

Sporky said:

I stuck with the external WiFi box so that I didn't have to go round every device and set it to a new SSID and password. Plus I can make sure the firmware is always up to date and I know about any security issues.

There is that I suppose. Part of why I didn't bother was that I've been using it as a repeater lately, plus the on/off switch has given up so it might be time to get rid of it.  

boogieman

Sporky said:

Our new hardware arrived. I feared the worst but it took maybe half an hour to install and get running. New Hub3 is much easier to put into modem mode, and the new TV box is certainly a lot quicker. And the app works now.

Not bad.

Similar experience here. Took me about an hour to get everything up and running but only because the mains plugs are all buried behind our tv unit and the leads had to be threaded through a small hole in the back. The V6 box is way quicker, especially with iPlayer, and the wireless signal is a lot stronger with the new hub. I’m happy. 

Sporky

Ah - I rewired the telly a couple of weeks ago knowing this was coming, so it was an easy swap.

77ric

Sporky said:

I stuck with the external WiFi box so that I didn't have to go round every device and set it to a new SSID and password. Plus I can make sure the firmware is always up to date and I know about any security issues.

Or you could just set up the new super hub with the same SSID and password as the previous one. 

Sporky

That'd be too easy.

But have a Wiz.

RMJ

Virgin are fucking bollocks.