Connecting HDX to Virgin SuperHub Question

Posted by: GraemeH on 16 May 2012

I've just received a Virgin SuperHub and imminently await the arrival of my HDX. I've run an ethernet cable from the hub and my understanding is:

1. With HDX power off I connect the ethernet cable from the hub to the back of the HDX

2. Power on the HDX

3. Do I then need to input the SSID name on the Hub into the HDX? How do I do this if it is necessary?

4. Does the HDX 'remember' the network after power off?

More questions to come I'm sure but thanks in anticipation.

Graeme

Posted on: 16 May 2012 by james n

It's not wireless so no need for SSID. The hub will allocate an IP address to the HDX. It should just be plug and play

Posted on: 16 May 2012 by GraemeH

Originally Posted by james n:

It's not wireless so no need for SSID. The hub will allocate an IP address to the HDX. It should just be plug and play

Brilliant - Thanks! G

Posted on: 16 May 2012 by GraemeH

Update - the Superhub has a very poor wireless range compared to my Belkin router. I cannot believe Virgin are marketing this as 'wireless'.

I've set it to modem-only and reinstalled the router!

Posted on: 16 May 2012 by james n

Best way. I'm trying to avoid the Virgin modem upgrade until I have to.

Posted on: 18 May 2012 by garyi

It works fine just as a modem, not much use for routing or wireless.

Posted on: 18 May 2012 by Tog

I have a Superhub connected to an Airport Extreme - great speed - rock solid wireless - TogServe/Uniti connected via cat6 and switch. Job done.

Tog