T3200M vs Wi-Fi Hub-Whats the difference?

[RyDawg]

I see Telus, has got a new WiFi Hub since we got out T3200M 3 years ago. Anyone know whats different? Telus doesn't seem to explain what upgrades there are.

[NFtoBC · Accepted solution]

A few differences which come to mind:

Boost Mesh Wi-Fi works better with the Wi-Fi hub

It also allows a direct Fibre connection without use of an ONT

The T3200M allows band steering to be on or off; the Wi-Fi hub does not include this setting.

Both allow Lan1 to b bridged.

[RyDawg]

So if I get a Wi-Fi hub and have PureFibre, does that mean I unplug my ONT and plug the fibre connection directly into the Hub?

[NFtoBC]

Likely no, as they will continue to use the ONT, rather than supply the additional module to replace the ONT. 

[giantbrownguy]

I just had my T3200 upgraded to the hub last week. They left the ONT alone. Probably only for new installs. The installer also told me if a customer has an issue with the T3200, they only upgrade to the wifi hub if you have Boost; otherwise they just replace the T3200.