Is my new WiFi router suitable?
Posted by: pixies on 19 January 2015
Some help and advice required...
I have had ongoing issues with my BT broadband service (constant dropouts and lagging) for many months now and as a result have just bought a new wifi router (TP-Link Archer AC1750 Dual band Gigabit) to replace my BT homehub 4, which I think is the root cause of the problems. Having got it home I realise I have made an error in that my broadband is provided via my telephone line and this hub is designed for connection to modem (Doh!). I cannot yet get BT infinity in my area.
However before I take it back for a refund or replacement, I have tried the following. Left my BT Home Hub 4 in place (and disabled the wifi) and connected it to the TP Link via Ethernet. Is this called bridge mode? The TP link is now the default hub and all my devices are connecting to it both (both via Ethernet and wifi).
Will I get any benefits from this or should I really be buying the TP link equivalent for phone line broadband (which is actually more expensive). Where’s Simon in Suffolk when you need him?
All help as usual much appreciated.