on 24-05-2024 10:30
Hi
I received an email that my existing Hub 2 is old and can upgrade to Hub 4. As I do not use the router WiFi and router is set to modem mode, is it worth upgrading. As pain to recreate port forwarding and ip reservation addresses.
Thanks
on 24-05-2024 12:16
Yes the 2 is very old and the 4 uses more channels.
on 24-05-2024 12:45
Hi
Did not answer the question, as I don’t use the router WiFi. What benefit are the extra channels.
Thanks
on 24-05-2024 12:53
Not much that I can see but do look at the ducumented password issues https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networks/wireless-routers/52755/virgin-media-new-super-hub-review
on 24-05-2024 14:06
The older SH2's can only bond 8 channels, but the new Hub 3, 4 and 5 can bond the full 32 channels. It gives more redundancy and performance by utilising the full range of the available networking capacity.
Note however the Hub 4 is the only Hub with a fan, and as such needs to be clear of obstructions etc. They are also a bit prone to sucking up dust and this reduces the thermal cooling of the unit.
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on 24-05-2024 14:18
"Did not answer the question, as I don’t use the router WiFi. What benefit are the extra channels." They are not WiFi channels, but DOCSIS channels carrying the data over the coax connection.