It is actually router, just it's pretending to be just a modem as it's in bridge mode the way BT supply it. simple job to turn it back in to a proper router though.

No overheating problem on the new version supplied now, but OR still require the engineers to wall mount it.

I would say too, given how sensitive VDSL2 is to RFI its really important to screw it to the wall, keep it away from any PSUs and keep the cables as short as possible, especially the RJ11.

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It is actually router, just it's pretending to be just a modem as it's in bridge mode the way BT supply it. simple job to turn it back in to a proper router though.

Wow, you learn something new everyday. Ok maybe not. but i did nto know that, i had a look at the specs and you are right.


Why on earth did they do that?

About time they got rid of this separate modem/router idea anyway. i know I got it but that is because my modem is on the roof of my house.


No overheating problem on the new version supplied now, but OR still require the engineers to wall mount it.



Mmm,I heard the new version still gets hot, but why they need it wall mounted I don't know.
what if people refuse to have it wall mounted and what are they going to do when they eventually do wires only?

I would say too, given how sensitive VDSL2 is to RFI its really important to screw it to the wall, keep it away from any PSUs and keep the cables as short as possible, especially the RJ11.
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That makes sense, higher frequencies are always more prone to interference. Screwing it to the wall will not make any difference to interference.


i know the system use don't use as high frequencies which is a good thing as the Ethernet cable coming from the module is behind the TV, and there are loads of PSUs and different plugs behind there :) If I had Fibre, i would have problems I think :)



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In my case, I've seen my Broadband speed steadily decline over the last 7 years, from an "impressive" 4Mb about 7 years ago, to a "pedestrian" 2Mb for the past couple of years.

I think I am right in saying that Hereford also had the dubious honour of having one of the slowest average broadband speeds within the city, out of the whole country, which is possibly another reason why Hereford was fast-tracked for Fibre at the end of last year.

http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/02/23/the-slowest-broadb...

....... " Broadband blackspots for towns and cities with populations above 40,000:
Hereford, HR1-4 - average broadband download speed 3.196 Mbps
Kilmarnock, KA1-3 - average broadband download speed 3.218 Mbps
Carlisle, CA1-6- average broadband download speed 3.240 Mbps
Dumfries, DG1-2- average broadband download speed 3.604 Mbps
Canterbury, CT1-4 - average broadband download speed 4.013 Mbps
Shrewsbury, SY1-3- average broadband download speed 4.089 Mbps
Lancaster, LA1 - average broadband download speed 5.479 Mbps
Chester, CH1-4 - average broadband download speed 6.052 Mbps
"...........

look hard to do that, i wouldnt risky it, but if one of my friend know how then i let him as ive got no one who know how

my V3B HG612 is not even luke warm to touch today, you coudln't really tell it's on.

I guess they lock the firmware for multiple reasons.

1. Ease of support (one config to support, no meddlers)
2. It suits connecitng to a homehub
3. it stops people using the option to turn off the LEDs
4. It avoids people getting paranoid about how low their sync is
5. t avoids people to see scary error correction stats
6 it avoids people turning off the BT remote config/aupport tool
7 . Oh, lots of others I'm sure

Ironically it's actually a nicer router than the plusnet supplied one. it also avoids the clutter of a seperate router, and the second near-by wall wart. and it allows you to use both ports.

The OR engineer was fascinated. I suspect offically they would take a somewhat dim view, but it's a 2 minute job to turn it back into a modem.brudge.

With regards the missing cabs (Kempton Ave etc ...) .... Anyone think writing a letter to the Hereford Times about how Openreach are behaving may be a good idea?

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With regards the missing cabs (Kempton Ave etc ...) .... Anyone think writing a letter to the Hereford Times about how Openreach are behaving may be a good idea?

i doubt it, why would BTOR be worried about a piddley local rag like the Hereford times?

might be worth talking to your local councellor too.

To get more ppl to complain .... Most ppl have no idea fttc is available ... Take Kempton ave cab for example, how many houses does it serve? .... If just 20% of those complain OR may take more notice.

Especially if HT expose the fact that OR are lying about planning permission being blocked by Hfd council.

EDIT: sorry, didn't read your message properly.

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