Hub 4 Free Offer....

[deans6571]

I currently have a Hub 3 and have had this for years and years (probably when it was first released) !

Never really had any issues with it if I'm honest  - speeds are good (I consistently get over 350Mbs on a wired connection on my 350Mb Broadband service) as is the wifi (it reaches all rooms in my 3 bed semi-detached house)!!

Now, I have just received an email from VM offering a free upgrade to the Hub 4 as my current Hub is being seen as 'old' (which I have accepted but I don't actually need to install it if I change my mind).

What are people's views on the Hub 4 vs the Hub 3 - are there any noticeable differences and would I benefit from this upgrade (its being sent as a 'self install option' so no engineer visit is required) ?

Thanks.

[Adduxi]

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it …..  Also note the Hub 4 is the only Hub with a fan so something to be aware of.  If you are staying on 350 I wouldn’t bother tbh.

[jbrennand]

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@Adduxi wrote:

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it …..

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+1'

Stick with it... if you want better "performance" put it in modem mode and use your own better specced wireless router or router + wireless equipment... although your connectivity sounds good already

[deans6571]

Ok, so the consensus is to stay with my Hub 3 then! 

What's this all about on the Hub 4 though - is it reason to switch to the Hub 4:

And, if I did switch to the Hub 4, would it cure any of these graphs:

[jbrennand]

In the first post you said everything was fine.   So what issues are you experiencing now ?  So do the graphs actually need "curing" - of what ?

What devices do you currently have connected to the Hub3 directly on ethernet cables?  What devices are you connecting on wifi?

[deans6571]

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@jbrennand wrote:

In the first post you said everything was fine.   So what issues are you experiencing now ?  So do the graphs actually need "curing" - of what ?

What devices do you currently have connected to the Hub3 directly on ethernet cables?  What devices are you connecting on wifi?

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I don't actually have any issues (its only my laptop connected directly via a wire) if I'm honest but have always been aware that my graphs have always looked like the ones I posted.

Does that even matter ? 

[jbrennand]

If everything is fine and you have no issues - then dont try to "fix" it  😎  These data are helpful in pinpointing what might be causing your problems, but..........

[Cardiffman282]

The BQM looks like local network congestion to me and a new hub won't fix it. Check for local faults on 0800 561 0061. 

[Adduxi]

Yes, agree.  Typical pattern of busy during the  day and quiet at night. 

[deans6571]

Can I just ask - my new Hub is being delivered today, am I now committed to installing it and using it?

I'm only asking because I received a text today from VM saying something like, " To avoid loss of service, please install your Hub within 5 days" 

Does this mean I HAVE to now install it and use it - what happens if I just decide to keep my current Hub 3 or will this now be disconnect after 5 days??!