You wouldn't be able to get full speed via a single port but you would be able to if you had devices connected to more than one (ie 2 PCs connected at 100Mb to a gigabit switch would be able to swamp a 120Mb connection).

Not if the router to modem connection is only 100mbps!

if the 120mbps was split between both simultaneously they would though.

or do you mean if the VDSL Modem was to be pumping 120/20 through its Gigabit port to one of the fast ports... If so then that wouldn't work!

Edited by mlmclaren (Tue 27-Jan-15 10:55:31)

At least they haven't scrapped the VDSL Modems.... I can't stand cheap, restrictive ISP modem router combo's...

BT HH5 is probably one of the worst things to happen to Infinity

I haven't seen the specs of that part. There is a gigabit switch with 4 10/100 ports. I haven't seen anything that specifies how fast the WAN connection connects to the switch.

From what I read last week, the WAN port for VDSL is just one of the LAN ports, and the built in modem is for ADSL only.

Ah, so it converts a LAN port to the WAN port? In which case, yes, it would be impossible to run the WAN at above 100Mbps. Will be an issue for a lot of routers if/when BT start driving FTTC at higher speeds.

At which point a premium router option will appear perhaps.

Indeed. Don't think I need to worry yet as even with the expected changes coming in the next few years my FTTC isn't likely to break 100Mb/s. So, unless I move or BT make FTTPoD available and relatively attractive then I'll be fine...

In reply to a post by MrSaffron:

At which point a premium router option will appear perhaps.

Probably have to. As I mentioned above I think this is just a stop-gap to comply with the EU standby power consumption regulations. It certainly isn't a tempter based on its technology.

I'd rather an ISP makes it easy to use your own kit should you want more than what they offer. Plusnet do that.