on 07-08-2023 10:48
I apologise as I realise this has been covered many times but
i want to put my hub 3 in modem mode and connect my own decent router just to supply a better/ further wifi for garage etc
so I connect my Ethernet cable to the new router?I’ve read that putting hub3 in modem mode disconnects the Ethernet connection
and what is a decent router to ext wifi distance etc
many thanks for any help
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07-08-2023 13:35 - edited 07-08-2023 13:37
A WAP in the garage connected directly to the Hub on a Cat6a cable is undoubtedly the best way to extend wifi connectivity - anywhere. Such as this - in access point mode..
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Archer-C6-Wireless-Supports-Parental/dp/B07L5YRYF4/
For in house wifi - also consider a good Mesh system with 1GB ports... such as..
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Deco-S4-3-pack-Beamforming/dp/B0851D6MXY/
on 07-08-2023 11:21
A Wireless Repeater sounds more suitable or even better a network cable and a Wireless Access Point located in the garage.
on 07-08-2023 12:17
Thanks So I should connect a Ethernet cable to an access point in garage?
on 07-08-2023 13:08
Yes assuming that is a practical thing to do.
07-08-2023 13:35 - edited 07-08-2023 13:37
A WAP in the garage connected directly to the Hub on a Cat6a cable is undoubtedly the best way to extend wifi connectivity - anywhere. Such as this - in access point mode..
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Archer-C6-Wireless-Supports-Parental/dp/B07L5YRYF4/
For in house wifi - also consider a good Mesh system with 1GB ports... such as..
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Deco-S4-3-pack-Beamforming/dp/B0851D6MXY/
on 07-08-2023 13:38
Should be possible using a 15m cable .. however will it interfere with the wifi from the hub3 ? I have issues to other appliances as well inc a fire stick and wireless best camera
07-08-2023 13:41 - edited 07-08-2023 13:42
TBH... consider putting the Hub into modem only mode and using a router like the one in my message above - or the Mesh system - either should clear up all of the issues
Still could connect a WAP in the garage to the new router/mesh should that not sort the wifi issue on its own
on 07-08-2023 14:03
Thanks for your help.. I would like to clarify that if I put the router into modem only mode does it disconnect the Ethernet ports .. because . Ive two Ethernet connections to my sons Xbox consoles . Can still use these
on 07-08-2023 14:19
When you put VM Hubs into mobile mode... only one ethernet port should then work on the Hub. And that is the one you use to connect the Hub to your own router. Thereafter, the extra ethernet ports on your router become active and can be used to connect the Xbox's - and all other equipment - by ethernet cables. If the router doesn't have enough ports to support all the connections you want to make then you simply get and plug in an "unmanaged" switch (like the one below) to the Router and use its ports for connecting additional devices, WAP's, etc.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Internet-Splitter/dp/B07PWHGQSS/
on 07-08-2023 14:23
I think once the Hub3 is in router mode, only one (of the four) ethernet ports become active. Like me, you've been using both the built-in in Hub3 WiFi and had connected devices direct to the Hub. Once the Hub3 is in router mode, you need to reconnect all devices to the new router and / or unmanaged switch.