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Is R7000 compatible with the Virgin Media Super Hub 2
Hi, I was wondering about moving to Virgin Media. Their current modem is the Super Hub 2. I wanted to use this modem as a modem only (disabled routing) and use the R7000 as a router wireless....
To use the R7000 as a router, you need to set you ISP router/modem combo into Bridge mode (that turns everything off and acts as a modem only). If you do not know the process of bridging your modem, you should contact your ISP. Then cable your R7000 (using WAN port) to a port on your modem. If you have it, use a CAT6 cable. CAT5e will work, but I have seen issues, that's why I suggest a CAT6 cable.
So like this ISPbridged modem lan port <--------->R7000 WAN Port (DHCP etc running off R7000)
Yes that's right, I would like to use the Super Hub 2 Virgin Media as a modem only. I know it's possible, it's just an option to enable.
And then, link the R7000 with the Super Hub 2 to act as a router.
But I do not want to use the R7000 as an access point, I want the R7000 to act as a proper router and the Super Hub 2 as a simple modem.
Thanks
To use the R7000 as a router, you need to set you ISP router/modem combo into Bridge mode (that turns everything off and acts as a modem only). If you do not know the process of bridging your modem, you should contact your ISP. Then cable your R7000 (using WAN port) to a port on your modem. If you have it, use a CAT6 cable. CAT5e will work, but I have seen issues, that's why I suggest a CAT6 cable.
So like this ISPbridged modem lan port <--------->R7000 WAN Port (DHCP etc running off R7000)
Thank you