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Roger_Gooner · ‎20-11-2023

VM is trialling smart security for hub 5 to provide extra security to safeguard connected devices.

https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/virgin-media-o2-adds-another-layer-of-smart-security-for-thousands-...

This security is managed by the Connect app, but I couldn't get this app to connect to my hub even my phone is a few feet away.

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Hub 5, TP-Link TL-SG108S 8-port gigabit switch, 360

My Broadband Ping - Roger's VM hub 5 broadband connection

Tudor · ‎20-11-2023

Not much use if you run in modem mode.

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Roger_Gooner · ‎20-11-2023

Correct, but if you run your own router you know that you're on your own.

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Hub 5, TP-Link TL-SG108S 8-port gigabit switch, 360

Roger_Gooner · ‎20-11-2023

It looks to me an anti-virus plus perhaps an upgraded firewall.

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Hub 5, TP-Link TL-SG108S 8-port gigabit switch, 360

Cardiffman282 · ‎20-11-2023

There is a special section on it in the app's Faqs if curious.

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Cancel VM here
Complain to VM
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Demand compensation from VM here
Demand your call recordings here
Monitor the state of your VM connection here

padbed-hisqis-X · ‎06-12-2023

Any cons to having this activated?

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Trial for smart security for hub 5