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Re: OnHub

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Post by impish19 »

aianus wrote: post #168
impish19 wrote: post #51

So what does this device primarily do that I need right now? Just throttling internet for certain devices and prioritizing others? I'm not even entirely sure what 'uses smart software to find the best WiFi connection' means. What's the value prop here given the device costs $200? It's not like it can better your internet somehow.

When I upgraded from a generic $50 linksys router to a $200 Apple Extreme it vastly increased the range and speed of the wireless. Before it my TV's netflix connection would drop all the time or switch to low-res mode. So it's conceivable that it would better your Internet.

That's interesting. The largest apt I've lived in was a 850 sq ft 2br so I've never had any issue with the range or lag from my router. Thanks for sharing.

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Post by fimoreth »

I find it odd how it seems to be marketed to the general consumer, who usually won't need the high specs. What is the average person going to use USB on the router for?

I have a $200+ router myself, but would feel too restricted with the OnHub's single LAN port.

Still very interesting. Just wondering why the high price point and (imo) over the top specs.

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Post by ascagnel_ »

fimoreth wrote: post #212

I find it odd how it seems to be marketed to the general consumer, who usually won't need the high specs. What is the average person going to use USB on the router for? I have a $200+ router myself, but would feel too restricted with the OnHub's single LAN port. Still very interesting. Just wondering why the high price point and (imo) over the top specs.

> What is the average person going to use USB on the router for?

It's a good way to share a printer, especially if you don't have a printer that supports WiFi.

Re: OnHub

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Post by heywire »

thrownaway2424 wrote: post #90
dazbradbury wrote: post #76

Interesting - but I'm not sure what this gives me over something in a similar price range, for example: http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gig... Presumably either you know something about routers and want to enable QoS, install your own firmware, or use some other advanced feature - and you spend money on a decent router. Or you don't, and use whatever your ISP provides (which if it's bad, you…

The AC68U is the perfect AP for the discerning user who enjoys going into the basement every two weeks to reboot things.

I have a very similar model, the AC68P, and the only times I've had to reboot it since it was installed in March was for configuration changes, and that was through the web interface. Next time try rebooting your cable modem instead, maybe it's not the router that's to blame?

Re: OnHub

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Post by endtime »

andrewla wrote: post #184

From [1] Get started Welcome! To set up your OnHub, you’ll also need: Google account Android or iOS device Broadband connection Google account? That seems like an unnecessary requirement for a router. [1] https://on.google.com/hub/support/#get-started

(Disclaimer: I work for the same former-division-of-Google-and-now-Alphabet-subsidiary that built this, though I don't work on OnHub.)

I think you need an account for cloud-based configuration, credential sharing, etc. Maybe it's not for everyone, but I think it makes sense as a product. I highly doubt they added a Google account requirement to improve ad targeting.

Re: OnHub

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Post by nadams »

scott_karana wrote: post #198
Spooky23 wrote: post #188

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Sounds a lot like the Meraki model. Makes sense... I'm sure one of the top consumer issues is losing router credentials.

> losing router credentials I suspect 95% of people do not change the default credentials, which are stickered or engraved on their routers.

> default credentials, which are stickered or engraved on their routers.

Which having a seemingly random admin and wifi password with WPA pre-configured is better than no password.

I remember a story where an individual connected to an open AP, scanned the network, found a windows network share with everyone read access, that had NES roms and their tax returns. The sad part, and still is true today, you couldn't help them without admitting that you committed a crime (a felony I believe).

Re: OnHub

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Post by kingnight »

mrtalented wrote: post #100

I've been dogfooding the device for about 4 months now. Before, I was using the previous generation Airport Extreme. It is far better - the app makes it super simple to set up, the signal seems to be stronger throughout my apartment, and I love having a convenient way to monitor / admin it remotely (via the app). Well worth the price imo. >inb4 shill :)

Hi,

Could you elaborate on what you believe to be far better than the extreme. AExtreme was super simple to set up and has an app too. Did you position your OnHub differently than your extreme?

I have had an Extreme for years but recently moved and found some issues with connectivity in the new location so I've been weighing options.

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Post by skarap »

smacktoward wrote: post #149
skarap wrote: post #110

Woohoo, another phallic gadget, almost exactly looks like a Mac Pro!

I'm not sure you understand what "phallic" means...

I really do - round and tall. This was supposed to be a joke, but I guess I don't know how to interact with HN community yet.

Re: OnHub

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Post by fimoreth »

ascagnel_ wrote: post #213
fimoreth wrote: post #212

I find it odd how it seems to be marketed to the general consumer, who usually won't need the high specs. What is the average person going to use USB on the router for? I have a $200+ router myself, but would feel too restricted with the OnHub's single LAN port. Still very interesting. Just wondering why the high price point and (imo) over the top specs.

> What is the average person going to use USB on the router for? It's a good way to share a printer, especially if you don't have a printer that supports WiFi.

Ah, okay. Hadn't thought of that, thanks.

Re: OnHub

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Post by Cacti »

adriancooney wrote: post #3

Very interesting. From looking at the specs, it looks like they're packaging a server and marketing it as a router. The configuration app is a very nice touch, routers have always a pain to configure. I'd love to stick this in my apartment (even though I can only receive a maximum of 10mb/s). As a side note, I'm surprised this isn't marketed alongside the Nest branch. It really has the look and feel of Nest products…

It's comparable to the other top home commercial routers out there, like the Airport Extreme or Linksys 1900AC.
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