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davep123456
Tuning in
3 years ago

Alternative modem/router than VM's hub 4/5

Looking for cheap alternatives to VM's hubs. A device that receives DOCSIS 3.1 cable connection, and has several RJ45 sockets to connect other devices to. Do Docsis 3.1 to Ethernet converter's exis...
Adduxi's avatar
Adduxi
Very Insightful Person
3 years ago

A non VM cable modem will not work on the VM infrastructure. 

davep123456's avatar
davep123456
Tuning in
3 years ago

Thanks, I'm not being awkward, but why technically would a non VM device not work ?

  • conman33158's avatar
    conman33158
    Super solver
    3 years ago
    davep123456 wrote:

    Thanks, I'm not being awkward, but why technically would a non VM device not work ?

    Because the hub's mac address is registered to the network.

    • davep123456's avatar
      davep123456
      Tuning in
      3 years ago

      Apparently you can

      I have had a chat with VM and basically I was told yes its possible & allowed. just dont expect and support from VM.

      • Adduxi's avatar
        Adduxi
        Very Insightful Person
        3 years ago

        I think VM CS are confusing 3rd Party routers when using the Hub's in Modem mode.  That's what they will be talking about as yes, they don't offer support etc.