Topic 'Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron' in forum 'Rogers' - dslreports.com

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:47:17 EDT

c2roth posted : Damm...now I just have to laugh at myself.

We definitely took that one for a run. The absence of anything in the manual should have been our first clue.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:53:33 EDT

J E F F posted :

said by abitbent:

Rogers Speed! Getting you to your usage cap quicker than ever before!

Hey here's a Ferrari, but don't drive it off the lot! That's just good value for money!

Yeah, it's like building an 18-lane expressway with a 180 kph speed limit but it's only 2 km long...
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Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:50:48 EDT

elitefx posted : I take my hat off to the OP. Actually that's very clever. That cube has garnered more attention than the Gateway itself. Doesn't take a lot to distract us..... :D

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:46:19 EDT

HiVolt posted :

said by PassingBy :

said by HiVolt:

Nothing mentioned about that funny plug there...

I get it now ... that cube plug was just something placed there to hide what looks like a S/N tag behind it.

Hah! It looks like you may be right.. I hadn't noticed the flat part that its resting on.

Threw us for a nice curveball, and geeky possibilities of what it may be for, lol...

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:38:32 EDT

anon posted :

said by HiVolt:

Nothing mentioned about that funny plug there...

I get it now ... that cube plug was just something placed there to hide what looks like a S/N tag behind it.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:36:41 EDT

FastEddie posted :
I lightened the picture up for you guys. :)

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Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:35:37 EDT

anon posted :

said by HiVolt:

Nothing mentioned about that funny plug there...

Looks like a USB charging cube that the OP just sat on that lip. I have a white one from Rayovac that sells at Walmart. You can use it to plug any device with a USB cable into the wall for charging so I doubt it has any relation to this modem at all. I actually plug one into the switched outlet at the back of my Rogers PVR, plug a USB powered fan into it and aim it at an attached external hard drive enclosure to keep it running cooler.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:35:00 EDT

elitefx posted :

said by HiVolt:

.....meaning those with 8x4 cisco modems (and other modems on 3rd party providers) arent gonna be left out anytime soon.

Yea, Cisco clearly states on it's Retail boxes that the DPC3XXX series is futureproof and IPv6 ready.............

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:04:54 EDT

HiVolt posted : Nothing mentioned about that funny plug there...

But at least it's still only 8x4 channel bonding capable, meaning those with 8x4 cisco modems (and other modems on 3rd party providers) arent gonna be left out anytime soon.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:32:57 EDT

elitefx posted : Specs are here: »www.hitron-americas.com/assets/C···heet.pdf

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:29:34 EDT

elwoodblues posted :

said by c2roth:

said by kliles:

I wondered that too (I have no idea...) but my first guess was that it is a right-angle power connector so that the box lies flat on the wall?

I can't see it being the power supply. This modem needs an AC to DC conversion, usually in the form of a brick. It also has a traditional power plug on the back. Perhaps it offers some other functionality.

Technically you don't need a brick, it's just cheaper to provide one for the 120/220v 50/60hz conversions.
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Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:27:34 EDT

elwoodblues posted : He can blow through the cap downloading "Linux Distros" in under 4 hours.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:10:52 EDT

anon posted :

said by elitefx:

said by HiVolt:

Maybe it's for MoCA (Multimedia over Coax). maybe you plug in an extension cord to it, or it has some retractable cord inside that you pull out and plug it to an outlet for MoCA.

Well, considering I spend a massive amount of time researching PC related hardware it sure would be nice if someone were to post the exact model number of Rogers latest cash cow in a box (then we would all know what the heck it is)......

»www.hitron-americas.com/products/cgn-2/

It's a customized version of the CGN2. The Rogers version has the red spots to make it consistent with the company branding, not sure if there are any internal or firmware based customizations.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:03:03 EDT

HiVolt posted : Errr, I meant to say Powerline Networking, not MOCA... sorry...

Maybe they'll be offering one of those plug in adapters that you can plug in wherever you need internet (but wifi doesnt reach or the devices dont have wifi).

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:58:01 EDT

anon posted :

said by HiVolt:

said by c2roth:

said by kliles:

I wondered that too (I have no idea...) but my first guess was that it is a right-angle power connector so that the box lies flat on the wall?

Maybe it's for MoCA (Multimedia over Coax). maybe you plug in an extension cord to it, or it has some retractable cord inside that you pull out and plug it to an outlet for MoCA.

But why would Rogers include that? MoCA is not something they support for anything aside from their whole home pvr service and that does not require the set top boxes to be hooked up to any sort of router or modem.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:47:49 EDT

elitefx posted :

said by HiVolt:

Maybe it's for MoCA (Multimedia over Coax). maybe you plug in an extension cord to it, or it has some retractable cord inside that you pull out and plug it to an outlet for MoCA.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:37:59 EDT

HiVolt posted :

said by c2roth:

said by kliles:

I wondered that too (I have no idea...) but my first guess was that it is a right-angle power connector so that the box lies flat on the wall?

Maybe it's for MoCA (Multimedia over Coax). maybe you plug in an extension cord to it, or it has some retractable cord inside that you pull out and plug it to an outlet for MoCA.
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Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:27:28 EDT

elitefx posted :

said by HiVolt:

That's psycho.

Agree 1000%. I think some folks lose a grip on reality when it comes to their Internet connection. $268.93 just to surf the web and DL a few movies etc. IMHO time for a little perspective on what it is you're actually paying for...... :D

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:16:15 EDT

c2roth posted :

said by kliles:

I wondered that too (I have no idea...) but my first guess was that it is a right-angle power connector so that the box lies flat on the wall?

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:16:56 EDT

HiVolt posted :

said by LuvRogers :

$268.93 total with modem rental, unlimited usage on ultimate plus. conditions apply.

That's psycho.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:13:57 EDT

anon posted : $268.93 total with modem rental, unlimited usage on ultimate plus. conditions apply.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:28:13 EDT

aereolis posted :

said by mozerd:

If the Hitron is installed close to the electrical panel -- like I've seen done in many homes -- wireless coverage will be very poor.

Hitron is a Taiwanese company so in all probability they are using Ralink wireless chip tech -- so if the Hitron is Properly placed [centrally located and as high up as possible away from any obstacles] wireless coverage should be decent or adequate but certainly not terrific. I seriously doubt that the Hitron will be properly placed by the installer.

Most somewhat educated installers attempt to install them on the main floor(central), however many people still have desktop computers that they want to connect with a wired connection and don't want to buy an adapter for them to use the internet, so the modem gets stuck where the desktop goes.
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Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:14:36 EDT

mozerd posted : If the Hitron is installed close to the electrical panel -- like I've seen done in many homes -- wireless coverage will be very poor.

Hitron is a Taiwanese company so in all probability they are using Ralink wireless chip tech -- so if the Hitron is Properly placed [centrally located and as high up as possible away from any obstacles] wireless coverage should be decent or adequate but certainly not terrific. I seriously doubt that the Hitron will be properly placed by the installer.
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Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:56:35 EDT

aereolis posted : They are saying this one has better wireless strength than the 3825. 2X2X was thrown around.
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Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:37:12 EDT

kliles posted : I wondered that too (I have no idea...) but my first guess was that it is a right-angle power connector so that the box lies flat on the wall?

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:20:36 EDT

anon posted : Purchase price is $149.xx not 199.xx. Rogers Plus stores started to get the rental modems this week. No purchase once yet.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:22:59 EDT

c2roth posted : What is that weird electrical dongle looking thing on the back of the modem? It reminds me of my wife's BB usb charger.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:50:36 EDT

abitbent posted : Rogers Speed! Getting you to your usage cap quicker than ever before!

Hey here's a Ferrari, but don't drive it off the lot! That's just good value for money!

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:25:38 EDT

elitefx posted :

said by Jhero:

Says they don't know about a roll out date but should be implemented nationwide by may...

Just got my Rogers bill. $55.36 tax inc for Express. Waaaay too much cash just for surfing and visiting this site. Rogers needs to forget about prioritising 150/10 and roll out a 10/1 60GB plan for $20 a month. I'll bet 95% of Rogers customers just want a cheap reliable web plan to run their low budget rigs on and EMail Granny...... :(

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:03:34 EDT

Jhero posted : Called Rogers and nothing yet for Kanata. Says they don't know about a roll out date but should be implemented nationwide by may...

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:33:38 EDT

Hooter posted : I for one am not impressed by another gateway modem from Rogers. Will be interested to read reviews on it, but if the wireless component is not a huge improvement over the SMC and the CISCO, it could be another failure for Rogers!

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:12:02 EDT

HiVolt posted :

said by BliZZardX:

not impressed by Rogers at all.

Certainly not impressed by the piddly 250gb cap and $100 max overage.

with speeds like this you expect to use it. And that will bring you up to $250+ per month.

This should have a 500GB cap at least.
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Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:02:40 EDT

BliZZardX posted : Meh. My cell phone has 2x faster upload. Meanwhile stateside Comcast is preparing to launch 300/75Mbps for $120.. not impressed by Rogers, and certainly not going to pay more for something mediocre. You can already get 10Mbps up from Bell for less than half the cost of this "Ultimate Plus"

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:02:31 EDT

anon posted : Well Work's on My end Dpc3825

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:40:22 EDT

LINCSAT posted : I recieved a email about 3 weeks ago saying my account is eligible for this new ultimate and I ordered it.In order to be on the 150/10 you require a hitron modem, the cisco does not work as of last week. Here is a speedtest.net

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:48:49 EDT

anon posted : Do the Rogers Plus have this one Hitron Modem I am all ready on the 150/10 With the cisco dpc3825

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:38:08 EDT

anon posted :

said by nirajshah7:

How did you order this... I don't see it on Rogers website...

Only available in select areas at this time, that's why it's not advertised. You need to call in and see if your area is eligible.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:43:31 EDT

nirajshah7 posted : How did you order this... I don't see it on Rogers website...

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:02:53 EDT

anon posted : Ultimate Plus: $122.99/month
Usage Allowance: 250 GB (Overage is $0.50/GB up to $100)
Speeds: up to 150 Mbps Download and up to 10 Mbps upload

The Hitron CGN2 is $8/month (not $7 like the other Docsis 3 modems) to rent or $199.95 to purchase

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:58:11 EDT

MichelR posted : Even the modem looks badass.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:16:45 EDT

DJ411 posted : Nice, I think when i called yesterday the person on the phone offered a 150mb down, 10mb up and i said yes right away as i need a better upload for streaming and uploading. But then she said its not in the area. :facepalm: So i just went with Ultimate.

But if that setup is a 10mb upload are they going to offer anything better for lower speeds? i wouldn't mind 25mb down and 10mb upload.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:39:19 EDT

Rayson posted : Any pricing info released yet? :-)

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:32:04 EDT

anon posted : Are you using the wireless capabilities? If so, how well does it work?

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:43:04 EDT

tonytoronto posted : me thinks he already blew the cap on that speedtest alone! :)

cool looking device.

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:27:39 EDT

JCohen posted : So what is your usage cap and how much are you paying?

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:18:29 EDT

elitefx posted : Yea, gotta admit, not too shabby. Here's hoping the wireless end works half decent. Nice post!!!....... :)

Re: Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:52:11 EDT

technocar2 posted : I want this and I want it NOW!!!

...but its not available in my area yet :(

Honestly, that is some nice throughput. Maybe rogers will increase the upload even further or enable speedboost on the upload as well.

Rogers NEW Ultimate 150/10 With Hitron

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:06:21 EDT

LINCSAT posted :

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bb6zZoIzsQ&hd=1

Well took awhile to set-up on rogers end but here it is!!