Check if connecting your two Ethernet ports makes sense for your setup.
Check if connecting your two Ethernet ports makes sense for your setup.
Checking if this approach will work makes sense. With your 1.5Gb connection and a Gigabit-only ISP router, connecting both your motherboard and extra Ethernet ports via a new Cat 6 cable could help. You’ll need to set up a bridge to make the most of the bandwidth. Adding a switch for other devices will free up router ports you’re currently using. It sounds like a solid plan if you’re comfortable with the wiring.
The router doesn't appear to handle channel bonding, making it ineffective. You might want to check the specific model for updated details.
Reaching more than 1gbit on the Home Hub 3000 isn't straightforward. Your fiber connection uses an SFP module that technically allows you to bypass the hub for higher speeds, but this process is complicated. The newer Bell home hub 4000 offers a 10gbit LAN port, so you can achieve full performance with its modem. It's unclear which regions support these features—some users in Toronto have reported success.