Hub One vs Archer V900

[#1]

Just curious as to whether anyone has switched to the Archer V900 and whether they found there to be any benefit in terms of wireless signal or functionality?

I was considering the V900 but Plusnet offered me the Hub One so logically, I went with the cheaper (free) option, but I have noticed that it seems to drop the wireless on some devices after a period of inactivity, presumably this is in an effort to conserve power?

[#2]

Hi

Not sure if you sorted this at all, but couple of things to try,.

1. I thought there was a power saving setting somewhere in the hub, may be dreaming it but worth checking to see if that exists still.

2. Increase the DHCP lease time to a week from I think the default 1 day, may be the lease expires and not renewing correctly

3. If a apple device falling off the network split the wireless into 2.4 and 5ghz networks, (https://www.plus.net/help/broadband/router-user-guides/) You need to untick the WiFi setting for "Sync with 2.4Ghz (5Ghz band only)" and then change the SSID name for the 5Ghz band.

That might fix the problem as I cant help with the V900 query 🙂

[#3]

I'm currently using a V900. No complaints and I prefer it to the Hub, mainly due to the increased functionality.

Wi-fi coverage is a tad better but then either device works satisfactorily in that respect for me anyway.

[#4]

Hi Bob,

Is it the VR900 v1 that you have i.e. the white upright model with built in modem?

I'm looking for an alternative router and thinking about one of the Archers.