Cable operator Virgin Media has finally released the long awaiting R30 firmware upgrade for its much troubled SuperHub (NetGear VMDG480) broadband ISP router, which is supplied alongside their latest 100Mbps (100), 50Mbps (XXL) and 30Mbps (XL) packages.

The SuperHub has suffered from a multitude of problems since its release earlier this year (Broadband Speed Problems with New Superhub Routers). Multiple firmware updates have since been released to tackle the issues but some of the biggest problems, such as with poor Wi-Fi performance and the lack of a Modem Mode have persisted; until now.


So far the early feedback appears to have been positive and Modem Mode is finally allowing customers to use another/better router for managing their home networks, which is a rather poor situation for Virgin Media to find itself in. The operator has also pledged to continue upgrading fixing the FailHub SuperHub as required.

Customers are being advised to update their SuperHub's by simply turning it off at the socket for 60 seconds and then back on again, which should trigger the appropriate process and hopefully won't end the world as we know it. Hopefully :cheese: .