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lewisd1992's avatar
lewisd1992
On our wavelength
2 years ago
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Getting under 100mbps through TPlink router plugged into Hub 3

I recently purchased a TP Link AC1200 as I was unhappy with the wifi reliability of the Virgin Hub 3.

I pay for the 250Mb Virgin package and prior the installation of the router I was getting almost that speed through Hub3 Wifi (albeit with an unreliable connection).

Since connecting the TP Link router to the Hub 3 I am now getting under 100Mb from the wifi through the new router.

I understand this is because the Hub3 network ports only provide a 100Mb speed therefore this is the max i would be able to get through the connected TP Link router.

What would be my best way forward to get the speed that I am paying for (up to 250Mb) through the TP Link router, as I want the speed plus the reliable connection.

  • legacy1's avatar
    legacy1
    Alessandro Volta
    Place your bets everyone that it is a cheap router with 100Mb ports!
    • lewisd1992's avatar
      lewisd1992
      On our wavelength

      If this is the case am i better off switching the Hub back to router mode and using the TPlink as an access point?

      • jbrennand's avatar
        jbrennand
        Very Insightful Person
        What TP-LINK model is it exactly? What grade ethernet cable is it connected on?
  • if this work. I have an awful service with my broadband with Virgin. I am using this, but the service is terrible (0.06Mb/s download speedand 3.58Mb/s upload speed, using braodband speed checker.  Virgin kept saying they see nothing wrong. Thank you if you have any tips to help.

    TP-Link TL-WA850RE N300 Universal Range Extender, Broadband/Wi-Fi Extender, Wi-Fi Booster/Hotspot with 1 Ethernet Port, Plug and Play, Built-in Access Point Mode, UK Plug, White