NEW Three 5G Hub Setup & Speed Test - Zyxel NR5103E Broadband 

Compare to huawei router which is better?

@@Sky-8646 Compared to the old Huawei router than Three sold, this one is better. We received much faster download speeds with this router.

I went with Three 5G as no fibre and all copper lines reported bad speeds. For the first year I was getting 300Mb min but averaged around 450Mb with 900 the highest I saw. Now I'm getting 20-50Mpbs. I am looking into it now and there are a few people reporting the exact same thing one year in with speeds etc. I have the older router but nothing has changed my end. They have 100% changed something because when I put in my postcode on the coverage check it no longer allows me to buy a 5G router and only a 4G Mobile router. I will be ringing them in the morning.

@@usefulrandom1855 Any update?

Did you make the move from Virgin to Three? How has it been for you?

@@usefulrandom1855 Was this ever resolved? I am thinking of getting a Three Router as I can't deal with slow engineers.

just to update this, this hub is alot better then the Hawaii hub, stronger signal to my ring devices, I no longer need to add a booster, 1 more thing to add the new hub is locked (uk)so if you have ring products, Nintendo switch, sky, or a smart tv you have to call three and they will manually switch something back over, (forgot what they done) but took 1 minute and a reset of the box 👍

Do you mean I have to contact them to add my ring doorbell to connect?

Update 32 days since having it, conclusion yes it’s more stable with a total of 17 devices connected no more reseting the device, however I can only achieve 80 to 100 down load and 5 upload, when I had the older hub I was getting 200 to 300 download speed, same location, after 6 days with the three technician his conclusion is that everyone is switching to the three network and more traffic to the 5g tower, coincidence? Maybe, so if you have the old hub and achieving good speed stay with the old hub 😭

What's your ping like with this?

@@AJR-gg between 10 and 21 very unpredictable at the moment

Yes that would work. Just make sure to check with the seller than the router is not locked to a specific network - it shouldn't be.

If the old one was the old Three 5G Hub, you should be good to use that SIM.

There should be a reset button that you need to hold down for 10 seconds, likely with a paperclip or similar.

Yes, as long as you still have Three 5G signal (or at least 4G) there.

Not sure, but you can buy it and test for 30 days I believe to check. You may need to edit your APN settings.

Not sure to be honest. Does Blink have any suggestions? They might be more inclined to help compared to Three support.

Just a guess, but It’s probably a WiFi encryption problem, WPA3 isn’t compatible on a lot of dated devices, even on Google devices I’ve had issues, if you can check to see if it has WPA3-2 mixed mode it might help.

Maybe try the router in a different location, if you haven't already.

It's definitely in the right way?

Yes it will work - make sure to plug into the router with an Ethernet cable to get the lowest ping possible.

They have updated the modem to v2 by the way. I wouldn't recommend this over fibre if you use it for gaming though if you do have access to fiber

Please see our recent upload about common 4G/5G internet issues - some of those methods might help you fix it.

@@broadbandsavvy Thanks for the reply but unsure which video you are referring to.

@@mrvolcada5355 The title is "These 5 mistakes destroy your 4G & 5G broadband speeds", 4th most recent video

We weren't using an Ethernet adapter. It could potentially have been a firmware issue that's now fixed, because we have since seen faster speeds than this over Ethernet.

You specifically said Ethernet.. not being funny,

I think it was an initial issue with the firmware which Three has since updated.

@broadbandsavvy thanks for responding. Mine arrives this week. Can't wait. Three are doing a deal so it's half price for 6 months. Only £12

Yes it will pick up 4G.

While it's understandable to want the latest technology like 5G, installing an antenna to reach a signal 200 yards away might not be the best solution. Here's why: Challenges with reaching 5G 200 yards away: Distance: 200 yards (≈ 180 meters) is a significant distance for a consumer-grade antenna to reliably capture a weak 5G signal. Even high-gain antennas have limitations, and signal strength degrades with distance. Obstacles: Buildings, trees, and other obstacles can further weaken the signal, making it even harder to reach. Legality: Depending on your location, regulations might restrict installing and using antennas that significantly boost signal strength. Alternatives to consider: Check 4G router options: Compare different 4G routers within your budget and desired features. You might find one that offers better performance even without 5G. Shorter-term contracts: Explore options for shorter contracts (e.g., 12 months) with 4G routers. This gives you flexibility to upgrade to 5G later if it becomes available closer to your location. Wait for 5G expansion: The 5G network is constantly expanding. Check with your network provider about their rollout plans in your area. You might not have to wait long for 5G to become available at your location. Before making a decision: Contact your network provider: Discuss your specific situation and ask their advice on the best way to get the best possible internet connection at your location. Understand antenna limitations: Research the technical specifications and limitations of any antenna you consider buying. Ultimately, the best solution depends on your specific needs, budget, and location. Weigh the pros and cons of each option carefully before making a decision.

@@henrikfox8960ChatGPT answer WTF

This router isn't a bad choice if you're mostly playing FIFA, Rocket League, and maybe Fortnite, and can get it set up with a wired connection. It's not the best choice for competitive CS or things of that nature. Its ping isn't the lowest but the speeds are great and its price is low. Other than that, BT is good but expensive, Vodafone is cheaper but has a bit worse customer satisfaction, and Hyperoptic is worth looking at if you can get it (mostly available in city centres).

do you think its suitable for valorant? just like unrated @@broadbandsavvy

​Hi any idea how Pubg plays on this router?

@@davidguardado4739 We tested BF2042 and found it to be good, haven't tried PUBG.

@@broadbandsavvy Hi thanks for your reply. I have another question though, is it capable of 4G? Ive just found out my phone isnt compatible with 5G

If you can test Three 5G on your phone (or a friend's) that should give you a good idea. The 5G Hub can always be returned as well if you're not happy with the upload speed.

We think it is a bit better, yes it has WiFi 6.

The 5G Hub is better. Its download speeds are much better and we've found gaming to be pretty good. You can always try it out and return it if not satisfied.

@@broadbandsavvy thx for replying so the ping is better with the 4g hub or am I mistaken

@@GokuSolosAnime It should be about the same - we think our test was an anomaly.

We believe it does.

We have shown a bit of it in our article: broadbandsavvy.com/three-5g-hub-review/

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@@Sam-hc8ch It is on a sticker on the router, on the back I think.

What app/medium are you using for messaging? If you mean WhatsApp/text messaging, this sounds like it might not be a problem with the router.

Hi! Thanks for your reply! We’re supposed to be using Wire now, partly for security reasons on his part. But it’s not working properly. Or At all on my home wifi. We used to use Google Chat and there were a lot of problems then too but not as many or as persistent as this. Is it something in the app or in my phone … then I haven’t found it yet.

@@kate_andthewaves Does the app work fine if you turn off Wi-Fi, and use your phone's 4G/5G?

Not with our chat no. Not working at all without wifi either.

@@kate_andthewaves It sounds like an issue with the app in that case. If you can't use another app, I'd try clearing the app's cache in your device settings or uninstalling and reinstalling it.

What is a transparent proxy? How did you identify if it's transparent?

@@celalcanorhan2371 Three is using it to run traffic by their own DNS server on the sly, no matter what settings you use. That's how they are operating the "porn filter". So even if you change your internal DNS they are still forwarding traffic to it via the router unless you use a VPN to tunnel through it. You can see it if you analyse the traffic.

What... ??

You're absolutely fine to let it run 24/7.

Will this effect my gaming ping

We've found that even with a ping of 40ms as long as it's stable you should be fine in most games.

We have tested it on ping-sensitive games and found it to be quite good when plugged into the router, see broadbandsavvy.com/three-5g-hub-review/ for more details.

@@broadbandsavvy Thank you.

Does Netflix work on other networks? Sounds like a software issue with the TV or box you're using for casting - installing updates might help if available, or you may need to change your network settings.

Hi, yes it works on everything else. Netflix was working on my tv perfectly fine until i changed broadband. So I'm unsure what to do now

@@deecee6095 What sort of TV is it, or what device are you using for casting? We would recommend installing any software updates that are available, if it's the Netflix app on a smart TV, as a first step.

@@broadbandsavvy thanks for your reply. yes its a smart tv. And there's no software updates available. It works perfectly fine with my hotspot though.

@@deecee6095 Do other apps on the smart TV work on the 5G Hub, like RU-vid or other streaming apps?

I'm in Telford too mate I wish we had 5g mind you it still works alright with the Ethernet cable

@@shreeshsaurya4203 I am not saying MS Teams doesn't works on 5g. It is that MS teams does not works on Three broadband network. It is just not me , one of my friend has encountered same issue and returned the broadband.

@@shreeshsaurya4203 yes you can try that and let me know how that goes. This would be helpful for me as well. Where are you located?

@@shreeshsaurya4203 good to hear. The 3 network tower is just walking distance from my location and still encountered the issue. So network is not the root cause

@@shreeshsaurya4203 speed was really good. No issues with upload and download. That stands the commitment of avg 150mbps

I use MS teams all the time and never have any issues with my 5G connction.

We don't use Xbox but it was quite good for us on PC.

The signal icon? Try to move the router somewhere else in the house.

😂 that’s your issue

Up to 64.

Do you get the Ethernet plugged in symbol (such as in Windows in the bottom right) but with an error symbol, or it doesn't show up at all?

It supports up to 64 concurrent connected devices.

@@broadbandsavvy great thank you so much

Yes

If you push in further does it pop out?

Your "standard" ethernet cables are totally fine. Cat 5e spec which was released in 2001 is fine for gigabit ethernet in a small home setup.

@@Mehdital89 ...but Cat 5 isn't

@@davegaleuk calling a cable from 1995 "standard" is a big stretch come on. No one owns those cables today

@@Mehdital89 Wake up! Lot's of people have them stuck at the back of a drawer but don't bother to check the spec when connecting.

MTU is 1500, same as pretty much every ISP network

no its not its 1360 @@BlatentlyFakeName

@@dubs11 You need to switch it over to three's other APN, instead of the "3internet" one. For some reason that has a low MTU size but the regular mobile network APN doesn't.

Hi there how can I find alternative app please for three​@@BlatentlyFakeName

Pretty good, about 40-50ms with a wired connection and quite consistent. We tested with Rocket League. Not as good as a fibre connection though.