Home Hub 4000 - Ethernet not connected

EBL
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I'm trying to connect my PC directly to my Home Hub 4000 Modem using an ethernet cable without success and would need help.

Which port(s) am I supposed to connect? I tried both the Ethernet 10G port and LAN ports 1/2/3 without success while connecting the other end of the ethernet cable to my PC.

I need an ethernet connection because the Modem's Wi-Fi works fine most of the time but is unstable at random times and I can't allow that to happen.

I checked the ethernet's cable pinout and everything is fine on both ends (T568-B).

I also restarted both the PC and Modem a few times. Still no cabled ethernet connection.

 

What should I try? How should I connect the Modem to work with an ethernet connection?

Thank you.

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ZaneP
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Hi @EBL  (cc: @Obiewan )

As Obiewan mentioned you should check the 4th 1Gb port on the Hub, You can also try to use the 10Gb port, as it can be configured to 1Gb or left on Auto (in which case it should negotiate with a 1Gb device).

What firmware version is on your Giga? The latest version is 1.15.  If you don't have this one, you can request Forum Moderator @Patricia to push it to your modem.

Also, you are not the only person to post on this Community forum with the same ethernet problem on the Giga Hub. My advice to that person was that they likely have a defective modem and should get in touch with Bell asap for a replacement. 1-844-310-7873.  I suggest you do the same, if the trouble-shooting gets you nowhere.

Re wifi, I have the HH4K modem so I don't have direct experience with the Giga, but it's being reported on other forums that there are wifi problems with it. This one, for example: https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r33578396-GigaHub-Wi-Fi-Strength-and-Firmware-version

Keep us posted on how it's going.

Cheers,

ZaneP

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Obiewan
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I'm assuming this is a new Giga 4000 installation.  If not please provide more background info. 

 My Giga 4000 is 2 weeks old. It is connected to my PC by an existing 20 ft ethernet cable with no issues.  It doesn't matter which of the 4 LAN ports you use.  You imply that your PC connects wirelessly is that correct? BTW when you connect an ethernet cable to your PC, its network card disconnects the wifi radio if there is a signal on the cable.  So is there a signal on the cable? With your ethernet cable connected is the LAN port light lit on the Giga?  Is your PC’s ethernet port light lit?  If not, perhaps your cable is damaged, so try another one.

You don’t mention LAN port 4. What is on that port and is that port’s light lit?

With respect to trying to use the 10G port, that connection only works if your PC's motherboard has a 10G port. 

I am puzzled by your comment around an unstable wifi broadcast as this is most unusual for the Giga 4000 unless it is quite far away.  For example, my Giga 4000 is on the top floor at the back of a large 2 story house.  A TV in the far corner of the basement is able to receive a 2.4GHz signal of 30-40 Mbps, and a 5GHz signal of 205 Mbps. I assume it’s too far away because you are trying to make an ethernet connection with your PC.  But that may be an incorrect assumption.  Cat 5/6 cable is limited to a max distance of 100m before needing a boost.

Also your PC can be data transfer intensive device. It should be connected to the Giga's 5GHz band if not using ethernet cable. 

ZaneP
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Hi @EBL  (cc: @Obiewan )

As Obiewan mentioned you should check the 4th 1Gb port on the Hub, You can also try to use the 10Gb port, as it can be configured to 1Gb or left on Auto (in which case it should negotiate with a 1Gb device).

What firmware version is on your Giga? The latest version is 1.15.  If you don't have this one, you can request Forum Moderator @Patricia to push it to your modem.

Also, you are not the only person to post on this Community forum with the same ethernet problem on the Giga Hub. My advice to that person was that they likely have a defective modem and should get in touch with Bell asap for a replacement. 1-844-310-7873.  I suggest you do the same, if the trouble-shooting gets you nowhere.

Re wifi, I have the HH4K modem so I don't have direct experience with the Giga, but it's being reported on other forums that there are wifi problems with it. This one, for example: https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r33578396-GigaHub-Wi-Fi-Strength-and-Firmware-version

Keep us posted on how it's going.

Cheers,

ZaneP

I am a Community All-Star and customer. I'm here to help by sharing my knowledge and experience. My views on Bell and the Community Forum are my own and not the views of Bell or any of its affiliates.