do all 4 ports work on superhub 3 in modem mode

[gazblue01]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking at installing mesh WiFi. 

Just wondering though if all 4 ports still work on the superhub 3 to run the rest of the network..... I've got wired stuff around the house but WiFi for those that want it is worse than terrible.

Thanks in advance 

[Adduxi · Accepted solution]

No, only one.  Just buy a unmanaged switch to add additional ethernet ports, they are not that expensive.

[Joshua_B · Accepted solution]

No once you switch to modem mode ports 2,3 &4 do not function and port 1 will be used solely to connect your mesh wifi system.

[jbrennand · Accepted solution]

A lot of Mesh systems work in modem mode with first unit being the router - t will have the functional ethernet ports you need to connect our devices and switches to.

[gazblue01]

Thanks guys,

really appreciate all your help I have just been looking at amazon's own system.... Looks reasonable. Only 2 ports on the back of the router though but run one down to a switch and I guess that should solve my problems.... Or the kids problems I should say 🤣

[gary_dexter]

BT Whole Home has a better link speed

[Roger_Gooner]

Some mesh systems are designed to work with their own DHCP server, so the hub should be in modem mode for these. A typical setup is like this.

Hub in modem mode --> primary mesh unit --> network switch --> secondary mesh unit
                                                           --> other devices (TV box, laptop, etc)

[Tarbaby69]

Put all mesh units in router mode?

[legacy1]

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@Tarbaby69 wrote:
Put all mesh units in router mode?

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