New Gig2 client: Hub 5 or Hub 5x?

[lauragmail]

Hi,

This morning, I ordered the installation of Gig2 with the add-on 2Gib upload speed. The installation date has been scheduled for mid-May. Currently, I have another broadband provider, and I have an ONT plus a Mikrotik RB5009 as my main router with a heavy configuration.

I don't care about the VM router that will be provided; Hub 4, Hub 5, or Hub 5x will be fine. However, my requirement is that it be possible to use it in modem mode.

Can I ask if the Hub 5x is the only VM router suitable for the Gig2 connection? I have read that currently, the 5x does not have a modem mode.

[legacy1]

Join then cancel if it don't do modem mode its the only way VM will listen 

coax all the way till modem mode on  full fibre 

[Roger_Gooner]

You'll get a hub 5X. Modem mode should be coming later this year I hear.

[jpeg1]

It was going to be later last year as well. 😉

[lauragmail]

Many thanks for all your answer, is there any chance of having Gig2 with a Hub 5 (not 5x)?

[RT123]

No - the Hub5 has different interfaces so is incompatible  (it’s only given on the older HFC/RFoG connections) 

[lauragmail]

And last question, do you know what type of cable is used in the Hub 5x: SC/APC or LC/APC?

[legacy1]

So whats stop anyone doing this?

XGS-PON to SFP+

[lauragmail]

Apologies if it has been asked previously. i was asking for the type of cable because probably I will move the router to a new place and I will to extend the length of the cable. 

[carl_pearce]

https://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Networking-and-WiFi/Superhub-5-amp-5x-Discussion/m-p/5430480/hi...

https://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Networking-and-WiFi/Superhub-5-amp-5x-Discussion/m-p/5430730/hi...