Virgin Superhub - separate router?

GavB79

Hi I hope someone can help me.
I have Virgin broadband and when working it's brilliant, but it constantly drops out and the hub is reportedly pants.
For a long time there was talk of being able to use the hub as a modem only, and attaching a separate router. This was repeatedly delayed however, and I'm not sure if it's yet possible?

If it is now possible, could somebody recommend a good 'n' router to plug into it? I was so close to just abandoning Virgin but now they're doubling speeds for free I'm prepared to shell out on a router if possible to ensure a reliable connection.

Thanks

GavB79

Ok I've done some searching and the ASUS RT-N56u seems a good piece of kit. It sounds a little complicated if you need it to be but will also do its job well.

Any opinions on this hardware welcome.

spud17

visidigi seems to have been successful.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3717867

GavB79

Thanks. Searching "superhub separate router" did not return that thread.

beanys

Why dont you contact Virgin for a replacment Router and try that first :j

The_Safordian

I had problems with the superhub dropping out. In the end I gave it a new SSID and password, its been ok since

banger9365

if its wifi that your losing change the lease time to all 9999999999's worked so far for me

aliEnRIK

GavB79 wrote: »

Hi I hope someone can help me.
I have Virgin broadband and when working it's brilliant, but it constantly drops out and the hub is reportedly pants.
For a long time there was talk of being able to use the hub as a modem only, and attaching a separate router. This was repeatedly delayed however, and I'm not sure if it's yet possible?


Thanks

A few weeks ago virgin tried to get me to upgrade from 10Mb to 30Mb connection, but said I would need a new modem and router. I then said I want to keep the router I bought myself and would it work through that and she assured me it will
Now im not saying it will myself, just that the virgn saleswoman said it would.
One of my motos is........Never trust a saleperson.......

aliEnRIK

Glad I didnt sign up too. Just read theyre doubling my speed anyways:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16491614

banger9365

the super hub can be used has just a modem now ,software version "V5.5.2R30"