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Nighthawk Rs200
Non technical user! I currently have Virgin media 1000 gb package using their version 4 hub router via cable access. Can i plug this into the net gear product or do i have to connect a cabl...
I'm always a fan of better gear but when you're already using a reputable system, I'd recommend figuring out whats causing the current issues before throwing money at it.
I'd start with the hub-4. It isn't known for being that great. Get it into modem only/passthrough mode and see how that impacts your stability.
Once you get it stable, if you're already needing a mesh system and still want to upgrade, I'd look at picking up a Wireless BE mesh system and not just a router. Wifi 7 added a little distance but not enough to replace a mesh system and if you go from mesh to single router solution, you'll be lacking coverage at the peripheral.
Thank you for the advice.
I already use the amplifi mesh system connect to the vm4 hub via cable. Should i switch the VM 4 to modem only?
My issue is frequent drop out of internet connection or very poor download speed despite have the top VM package
Did you already buy the RS200? Or are you just researching?
Reason I ask is that amplifi makes some pretty nice gear.
Figuring out whats causing the current slow down/drops would be what I'd recommend first.
Try putting the VM4 in passthrough and connect the mesh system to it. That would fix your double nat.
Just researching a fix for my issues and thought upgrading to wifi 7 router in the process may unleash the full potential of the broadband pack I have. Again really appreciate your comments
I'm always a fan of better gear but when you're already using a reputable system, I'd recommend figuring out whats causing the current issues before throwing money at it.
I'd start with the hub-4. It isn't known for being that great. Get it into modem only/passthrough mode and see how that impacts your stability.
Once you get it stable, if you're already needing a mesh system and still want to upgrade, I'd look at picking up a Wireless BE mesh system and not just a router. Wifi 7 added a little distance but not enough to replace a mesh system and if you go from mesh to single router solution, you'll be lacking coverage at the peripheral.