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Mark2260
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2 years ago
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Possible return to Virgin

Hi, I'm currently thinking of changing provider, Im with BT at the moment and due for renewal on the 13th Feb, BT have jacked there charge up to £37 for my 28meg service (currently paying £31), our ...
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    Adduxi
    2 years ago

    If ( and it's a big if ) the new cabs are for the fibre XSGPON, then the Hub 5X has no modem mode at present, so you will have to double NAT with two routers, or side line the Draytek for the moment.  I believe VM are hoping to have modem mode within the next few months.

    If you don't get fibre, but a co-ax Hub, i.e. 3, 4 or 5, then all of these models will do modem mode and will connect to your Draytek.  I have a Hub 5 and a Draytek in modem mode at present, and use 3 PoE AP's for Wifi.

    One thing I would strongly suggest, is a BQM setup from the get go.  This is a great tool for checking and recording the state of your circuit.

    Also, if your route to the preferred location is "awkward" I would suggest you install suitable conduit with pull ropes.  Anything to make the tech's life easy will be appreciated.  The actual install of the outside omnibox will be done by a 3rd party, and sometimes this can cause delays.

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Adduxi
Very Insightful Person
2 years ago

If ( and it's a big if ) the new cabs are for the fibre XSGPON, then the Hub 5X has no modem mode at present, so you will have to double NAT with two routers, or side line the Draytek for the moment.  I believe VM are hoping to have modem mode within the next few months.

If you don't get fibre, but a co-ax Hub, i.e. 3, 4 or 5, then all of these models will do modem mode and will connect to your Draytek.  I have a Hub 5 and a Draytek in modem mode at present, and use 3 PoE AP's for Wifi.

One thing I would strongly suggest, is a BQM setup from the get go.  This is a great tool for checking and recording the state of your circuit.

Also, if your route to the preferred location is "awkward" I would suggest you install suitable conduit with pull ropes.  Anything to make the tech's life easy will be appreciated.  The actual install of the outside omnibox will be done by a 3rd party, and sometimes this can cause delays.