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Slimbob
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8 months ago
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Hub 4 Modem Mode Questions Please

Hi,

Please can I ask 2 quick few questions regarding putting my Hub 4 into modem mode.

1 – Will it disable the 2 telephone ports on the Hub 4?

2 – Will it disable the security features of the Hub 4 ?  

Thank you very much for your help.

Bob. 

  • Client62's avatar
    Client62
    8 months ago

    1) VM only use TEL 1 port for Hub hosted phones, this works in both Router and Modem mode.

    2) In Modem mode the 3rd party Router that you supply provides the Firewall + NAT functionality ensuring a proper level of security for your devices.

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    Client62
    Alessandro Volta
    8 months ago

    1) VM only use TEL 1 port for Hub hosted phones, this works in both Router and Modem mode.

    2) In Modem mode the 3rd party Router that you supply provides the Firewall + NAT functionality ensuring a proper level of security for your devices.

    • Slimbob's avatar
      Slimbob
      Tuning in
      8 months ago

      Hi Client62

      Thank you so much for getting back to me I really do appreciate it.

      May I ask you one more thing.

      I only have one device (Desk top P.C) which is connected via ethernet cable (wired connection) to the Hub 4, I have no other devices and no need for Wifi at all in my house.

      I have my reasons for asking this and I know it does seem a bit strange but could I switch my Hub 4 into modem mode and connect my P.C to it and access the internet directly through my Hub 4 modem with no extra 3rd party router?

      Is it still technically safe to do this, I do use my windows defender security software and make sure to keep it updated.

      Thanks so much again Client62.

      Bob.

      • legacy1's avatar
        legacy1
        Alessandro Volta
        8 months ago

        Yes you can do this I for one did it years ago and use ICS but I don't trust windows firewall to do the right thing and so my network has bridge firewalls.

        If you do this you want to check with GRC.com for a port scan you should also check inbound firewall settings mostly all thats needed is DHCP  

  • Client62's avatar
    Client62
    Alessandro Volta
    8 months ago

    I'd define the Modem mode network as being a "Public Network" in the Windows firewall
    to avoid exposing file or printer shares.

    A visit to website like GRC ShieldsUp may help to understand if other ports are exposed.