Advise

[#1]

Hi

I'm thinking of buying the Huawei WiFi AX3 as it's on sale for £49.99 would this is be a fine replacement for Hub 2. Also would it just be a case of pulling wires out of hub 2 and putting them into AX3 then setting up my plusnet username and password.

Thank you.

[#2]

@Darren8282 The AX3 is only a ROUTER - you would need a modem to connect the internet. I think it would be a bit more complicated than 'pulling wires out', but I believe you can use the Hub2 in modem-only mode.

[#3]

Oh right see this is my weak point, I'm clueless with routers etc. So a router doesn't have a modem in? Sorry genuinely not much idea about routers. Probs sound dumb here lol.

[#4]

Nope, a router doesn't have modem in it, but as I said you can use the Hub2 as a modem to use with the AX. For guidance, you will have to wait for one of the other on the forum to answer - I have always used combined units.

[#5]

Oh right thanks John, learn something every day. What's the best combined device any idea?.

[#6]

If you have a Hub2, you already have a reasonable piece of kit. Why are you thinking of replacing it?

[#7]

I would just like something that has more features and ability to split the wifi bands. Plus I just like buying technology lol.

[#8]

OK. Wold you use these 'extra' features? There is no need to split the bands - yes, it was sometimes (often?) required on the Hub1, but does not appear to be a problem on the Hub2 - and my Fritz!Box 7530 doesn't easily permit it either.

Suggestion - don't buy what you don't need, spend the money on something do need.

[#9]

I hear you John but I would like the best router for my gaming needs and I have plenty spare money saved for my technology etc. I have everything I need tbh just thought a better router might a good buy.

Plus I still can't get this connection stay on at proper sync. It seems to drop to 44 down and 3 up and weirdly is staying on ages but but as soon as sync goes to 64/20 which it should be it starts going off. 😪

[#10]

LOL, this thread reads like the script for  HiFi shop sketch from Not the 9 oclock news  🤣

[#11]

🤣😅🤣

[#12]

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@Darren8282 wrote:
I hear you John but I would like the best router for my gaming needs and I have plenty spare money saved for my technology etc. I have everything I need tbh just thought a better router might a good buy.

Plus I still can't get this connection stay on at proper sync. It seems to drop to 44 down and 3 up and weirdly is staying on ages but but as soon as sync goes to 64/20 which it should be it starts going off. 😪

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I see yor points in the first paragraph - can't argue with any of that, really, and sadly can't really advise further - my needs are simple and my current kit is more than adequate.

As regards the second para, I'd wait for further staff input on the relevant topic.

@Anonymous - sorry, I'll try and remember not to try and help as much. 😀

[#13]

Thanks as always pal all good I'm off to write some more comedy sketches

[#14]

😂

[#15]

@Darren8282 

I assume it's not possible to service your gaming needs by Ethernet cable - far better than WiFi.

Brian