Sh-31b and Sh32b smart hub differences?

[Martin_confused]

Hi, 

just happened to notice that EE are currently sending out two different smart hub plus models. The 31 and 32 versions? 

are there any differences between them - benefits/weaknesses? 
not sure why they would be labelled differently if there aren’t any differences. 

[XRaySpeX]

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@Martin_confused wrote:

It sounds (worringly) if the order is now possibly placed to move us to a FTTC connection if that is what this router is for.

You needn't worry on that score. If a router works on FTTC then it'll certainly work on FTTP as it doesn't need to use its VDSL modem. Both routers will work on FTTP & VDSL & ADSL.

It is not clear which router you are referring to when you say "this (or the) router. Would you specify "31B" or "32B" when you do.

[David-M · Accepted solution]

Hi guys,

Just to follow up on @Neil-O post they are pretty much identical, with the one exception that the 32B does not have a grey DSL/broadband port and thus has no internal DSL modem i.e. it's FTTP only. 

Cheers

David

[Martin_confused]

Thanks for the helpful replies. 🙂

[Unvitedguest]

Openreach provided a SH+31B as I was the first recipient of FTTP in my neighbourhood. Then, EE provider the SH+32B on placing my broadband order with them. 

Compared to the SH+31B ADSL/FTTP modem, the SH32B FTTP modem runs much, much cooler all the time.

[XRaySpeX]

@Unvitedguest : They should be more or less the same except the 31B works on DSL BB & Full Fibre & therefore has a DSL modem while the 32B is for Full Fibre only.

So the internal boards & chips will be diff & the modem may be powered up consuming power even when unused. Thus running hotter.