Getting under 100mbps through TPlink router plugged into Hub 3

[lewisd1992]

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]

Place your bets everyone that it is a cheap router with 100Mb ports!

[lewisd1992]

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]

What TP-LINK model is it exactly? What grade ethernet cable is it connected on?

[lewisd1992]

it’s TP Link AC 1200 Archer C50 V6.

Connected with the standard cat6 cable that comes with it

[legacy1 · Accepted solution]

This is the one you could of got for faster speed
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Archer-C6-Wireless-Supports-Parental/dp/B0937B8TMB/ref=sr_1_4?crid=FZU9SF9L...

[lewisd1992]

Thanks for this, would it work properly with the Hub3? Are the Hub3 ports limited to 100Mb?

[jbrennand]

Hub3 has 1GB ports.  So - No. Its the budget TP-Link router that has the 100/10 ports that is the wek link in your set up.

Upgrade it to one with 1GB ports

[lewisd1992]

Thanks all for the advice guys I’ve ordered the router mentioned above with Gigabit ports

[loulou182]

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