Virgin Media Discussion Thread

NZB · 19 May 2013 at 11:43

Virgin have added a bunch of servers to speedtest.net now

Dist · 19 May 2013 at 11:58

Drukk said:
Just changed to a different port and the speed shot up so will see how that goes, thanks for the tip, just hope it lasts.

443 is the default port for HTTPS, so hopefully wont be traffic managed any time soon.

KIA · 19 May 2013 at 11:58

JoeBoi said:
Nice, an actual decent connection from VM.

Need to see a BQM graph to get a real idea of the jitter. Pingtest.net is too short.

murah · 19 May 2013 at 21:41

Current low speed service in the brighton area caused by a fault, ETA on fix 20.05.13 8PM

Spamalot · 20 May 2013 at 09:17

If I change my router/modem (the netgear one Virgin gave me) will it change my public IP?

Thanks

mrk · 20 May 2013 at 09:20

You can't change the superhub (modem part), you can only put it in modem only mode and use your own router so your public IP will stay the same.

Spamalot · 20 May 2013 at 09:27

Ok, what happens if it breaks?

mrk · 20 May 2013 at 09:32

It should not just randomly break but if something happens to it VM will send a new one in most instances and activate that. They will not activate customer supplied modems though.

Spamalot · 20 May 2013 at 09:43

If they sent anther one would it create a new public IP? If not how could I change my public IP?

mrk · 20 May 2013 at 10:02

Yeah it would get a new ip.

Alternatively you could just disconnect it for a day or so and it may grab a new one. I've done this before the superhub days.

bulldog147 · 20 May 2013 at 10:08

Yes this is correct. Virgin Media will not activated your modem unless Virgin Media sent out their own modem with mac address on your account and will match it and activated it. Different mac address and different modem mean Virgin Media will not activated your item.

Johnz0r · 20 May 2013 at 10:31

bulldog147 said:
Yes this is correct. Virgin Media will not activated your modem unless Virgin Media sent out their own modem with mac address on your account and will match it and activated it. Different mac address and different modem mean Virgin Media will not activated your item.

Aye, when I upgraded to 100mbit we had to get the superhub and when we did the fella had to authorise it so that it would have access to the network.

233 · 20 May 2013 at 10:39

clone the mac address onto the new modem/router?

when I worked with ntl back many moons ago we regularly came across modems being cloned for nefarious purposes should be easy enough to do it to change yours out

no doubt this will put you in breach of your T&Cs though so don't get caught

Spamalot · 20 May 2013 at 11:01

I'm having issues with Amazon linking two seller accounts (long story and nothing untoward, it's just better to run multiple accounts) so I need a new IP and MAC address. Is getting a new box from virgin the only option then? What do you guys think?

doodah · 20 May 2013 at 11:31

Just bought a TP Link 3600 wireless router as the Superhub (SH) provided by Virgin for the 100Mb package is shocking. Do I need to make the SH switch to modem mode, connect it to the router with a network cable and enjoy more than one bar of connection in my bedroom? Going to try 2.4Ghz for the rest of the house and 5Ghz for me as I am currently the only n device in the house. I would like to beef up the security - what are my options? Only users are my landlord's PC and her iP5, my PC/tablet/phone/work laptop and iP4S/iP5 when the daughter/sons visit.

Is it worth me trying one of these third party firmwares I keep seeing mentioned? Cheers

frankmcg · 20 May 2013 at 12:14

1.5mbit/s from VM last night in my heavily oversubscribed area. Yeah go Virgin.

At least I haven't paid them since Jan when the problem started due to frequent complaining.

KIA · 20 May 2013 at 15:35

233 said:
clone the mac address onto the new modem/router?

Not a good idea!

Spamalot said:
I'm having issues with Amazon linking two seller accounts (long story and nothing untoward, it's just better to run multiple accounts) so I need a new IP and MAC address. Is getting a new box from virgin the only option then? What do you guys think?

Use a VPN.

Spamalot · 20 May 2013 at 16:51

KIA said:
Use a VPN.

I have considered doing that. Can you recommend someone who offers a static IP?

NZB · 20 May 2013 at 16:58

Virgin blocking even more sites now http://community.virginmedia.com/t5...d-Movie2k-blocked-by-court-order/td-p/1846876

bulldog147 · 20 May 2013 at 17:44

NZB said:
Virgin blocking even more sites now http://community.virginmedia.com/t5...d-Movie2k-blocked-by-court-order/td-p/1846876

Pretty pointless as they will find other way to provide new site again and the lists go on forever until the ISP give up! Nothing will ever stop them blocked. These peoples out there are very clever smart to open up new sites in no time!