Does the hub 4 act like a switch in modem mode?

[danwellman]

I've just got a hub 4 and the 360 box, and connected everything up - it's all working fine.

I'm just curious - when in modem mode, does the hub 4 act like a switch? I.E. can I connect other devices to the hub 4 and access them on the network as if they were connected directly to the router? I only ask because I've used up all of the network ports on my router now, and there are 3 empty ones just sitting there on the hub 4.

[Tudor]

No, the Hub4 does not act as a switch when in modem mode, only one port is active and this should go to your own router.

Router mode:

Hub4 ———-> Modem ————> Router ———-> WiFi
                                                                  |———-> Network Switch

Modem mode:

Hub4 ———-> Modem - - - - - - - - -> Your own router

[Timwilky]

In short. No.

The other ports will work in a balanced mode LAG. So can also be connected to your router to provide the full bandwidth to your network. Albeit across multiple connections.

[legacy1]

Get a switch connect it to your router for more ports
https://www.amazon.co.uk/8-Port-Desktop-Gigabit-Ethernet-Switch/dp/B017N0DTZM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=47S2SC...

[Lee_R]

Hi danwellman, thanks for posting and welcome back to our community.

I thank your fellow community members for giving you the benefit of their amazing knowledge.  I really cannot add anything to what they've advised.  You can find a lot of information about our hubs, here.  Remember, if you ever need assistance in the future, our fantastic community and forum team are always willing to lend a hand. Also, please bear in mind that our website offers lots of helpful information and also, you can manage your account from here.

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Lee_R