Network Connection Hub or Central Device
Network Connection Hub or Central Device
Hey, your broadband is now 200Mbps and will upgrade to 350Mbps soon. You have a Virgin Media Superhub 3.0 with most devices using Ethernet, though WiFi performance isn’t ideal. On wired connections you get 220Mbps, but WiFi drops to 40-50Mbps in other rooms. The signal weakens quickly. You’re weighing an access point versus a new router. Since the hub can switch to modem mode, setting the AP and hub with the same credentials should let devices connect smoothly. Any tips would be appreciated!
The Superhub struggles with reliable wifi, which is why I invested in my own router. I’m using an ASUS RT-86U.
It's not always the main hub to blame; it's hard to tell without testing another router. I switched my friends' hub to modem mode and used an OpenWRT router, which greatly boosted stability by turning on QoS, though the signal stayed the same. It looks like their home might have lead paint or something similar, causing poor WiFi coverage even with two different APs in a small space. You still get the advantage of placing the router wherever you can connect via Ethernet, not just where the hub is located.