Virgin Media Hub3 and Orbi

MarkSewell
Guide
Sep 19, 2017
I have the SH3 in modem mode and use the Orbi for everything, bar the satelitte issue (which is a bug, not related to this) it's worked well for me.

StephenB wrote:
You can use Orbi as an AP (access point) with your existing Virgin Media Hub3. You could leave the Tivos connected to the media hub, or you could turn the hub3 wifi off, and just use Orbi.

Another option is that you could double-route (using the Orbi as a router behind the Virgin Media Hub3). That would let you use the routing features of the Orbi (for instance it's OpenVPN support). If you do that, it would be best to turn off the hub3 wifi.
- Bing-Stroller
  Luminary
  Sep 19, 2017
  Same here with the SH3 in modem mode.
  
  As a modem it is rock solid - but I wouldn't use it for anything else.
  
  Also helps that I am in a non congested area so my 200Mb normally speedchecks at 210Mb and I've only lost connection once in the last year :smileyhappy: (touch wood)
  - koregan123
    Tutor
    Mar 06, 2018
    Bing-Strollerwrote:
    Same here with the SH3 in modem mode.
    
    As a modem it is rock solid - but I wouldn't use it for anything else.
    
    Also helps that I am in a non congested area so my 200Mb normally speedchecks at 210Mb and I've only lost connection once in the last year :smileyhappy: (touch wood)
    
    I just had my VIrgin Tivo upgraded to a V6 and therefore Virgin updated my hub from a SH2 to a Hub3,0 - I’ve set this up in Modem mode and am using an Orbi (updated to the very latest firmware) and its a disaster!, Since updating, the network ( both the wifi and other times internet connection via hub3.0) are dropping probably every hour or so. speed is fine but the dropping connections are making the whole thing unusable. Been like this for a couple of days now. Very frustrating given the money spent. The Oribi has one sattelite and is still set to factory settings other than the SSID and passwords etc. Basically the things which can be controlled by the app. Can someone offer me ngs to try to stop the dropped connections. We have a wide variety of wifi devices (Sonos, Amazon Echo, Hue lights, 2 x Tivo and a bunch of tablets and phones - any help much appreciated as weve gone back to the Stone Age by upgrading. I may just ring Virgin and ask for the old hub back as it worked fine.
JYG83
Aspirant
Apr 13, 2018
Hello

If I keep the Virgin Hub3 in router mode and disable all WiFi, should the Orbi Router be in router mode or be set up as an access point?
In essence, what are the differences between:
(i) Virgin hub3 router + Orbi as an AP; and
(ii) Orbi as a router behind the Virgin Media Hub3 as a router.
(in both instances turning off the hub3 WiFi)?

Thank you
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Apr 13, 2018
  Recommended configuration if you want to use the Orbi router as you main host router, bridge the ISP modem fully so it passes the public IP address to the Orbi router. This helps elliminate a double NAT condition.
  
  If this can't be done with the ISP modem, then use the modems DMZ feature for the IP address that the Orbi router gets from the ISP modem. Disabling all wifi radios on the modem.
  
  Or use the ISP modem as your main host router, disable all wifi radios on the modem and use the Orbi system in AP mode, connected LAN to LAN. Not WAN to LAN.
  
  JYG83 wrote:
  Hello
  
  If I keep the Virgin Hub3 in router mode and disable all WiFi, should the Orbi Router be in router mode or be set up as an access point?
  In essence, what are the differences between:
  (i) Virgin hub3 router + Orbi as an AP; and
  (ii) Orbi as a router behind the Virgin Media Hub3 as a router.
  (in both instances turning off the hub3 WiFi)?
  
  Thank you

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