Wow! I didn't realize 3Gbps was even an option for Internet these days. Is that symmetric 3Gbps up/down?
this post was submitted on 15 Jul 2023
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It's supposed to be, but while I have 10G switches, the fastest NIC I have is 2.5G so I can only confirm it goes 2.5G both ways. Wifi goes barely above 1.2Gbps (until I get a 6ghz device I guess)
It was cheaper than our previous 1Gbps plan, but required a tech to come in and upgrade the hardware -- we got a Network Access Hub, which is awful, you can't turn off their DHCP server, and you can't have a larger than /24 IPv4 subnet. On the other hand, it was free, a 3rd party 10G gateway/router is expensive and power hungry.
All ISPs seem to be going the same way. Shaw has been releasing worse router capbility as they offer "upgrades". i have older router, allows a lot of control and IP passthrough for my work phone. last year the offered a new speed and router to me. the router XB6 arrived and only had 2 ethernet ports, the other 2 are dedicated phone lines. Like people barely have landline these days. LOL. They offered XB7 later with it back to 4 ethernet ports but now you don't get IP passthrough, and need a phone app for full capabilities. Like I get some people need a router on easy mode, but if I want let me configure it how I want---since they won't allow 3rd party router.
I have XB7 and was able to self serve putting into bridge mode. What limitations are you running into?
Bridge mode means I will need to purchase another router, since they supply a router baked into the service price it is just irksome that it is crap.
I mean you either use it or you don’t right? If it doesn’t serve your needs, then it’s generally a prudent idea to get something better. Especially since WiFi is so important now days, it is generally a better idea to have your own infrastructure (router, switch and APs separately) that you trust as opposed to el cheapo ISP combo boxes.
Eventually once I can budget for it in regards to cash, and actually space to place my own. We live in a small place and home office is packed tight. But original point was Shaw equipment getting worse and worse featurewise.