Hyperoptic Rolls Out New Zyxel Wi-Fi 6 Router Across All Broadband Plans

Hyperoptic has rolled out a new Wi-Fi 6-enabled Hyperhub router — bringing faster, smarter home networking to its customers nationwide. The upgraded device replaces older hardware and delivers modern wireless performance alongside robust wired connectivity for homes of all sizes.

The new Zyxel EX3301-based Hyperhub as standard across its full-fibre broadband packages, with existing subscribers able to upgrade when renewing their contracts. The move unifies the router experience and introduces the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, designed to better handle multiple devices and heavier home networking demands.

Zyxel EX3301

The new Hyperhub brings a host of upgrades over the previous generation hardware. The biggest improvement comes from the move to Wi-Fi 6, the latest widely used Wi-Fi standard. In simple terms, this means:

• Stronger, more stable connections around the home
• Better performance when lots of devices are online at once
• Improved speeds for streaming in 4K, online gaming and video calls
• More efficient handling of smart home gadgets

The router works on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands and is designed to automatically manage devices so everything runs smoothly in busy households.

We’re excited to introduce this new Zyxel router, which represents our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible broadband experience for our customers. With the latest technology and enhanced security features, the router is designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s connected homes

Hyperhub Router – Key Specifications

While designed to be simple to use, the new Hyperhub still packs plenty of capability under the hood:

Wi-Fi & Performance

• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
• Maximum theoretical wireless speeds: up to ~1800 Mbps (combined)
• MU-MIMO, OFDMA, and beamforming support for improved multi-device throughput

Connectivity Ports

• 4 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for wired devices (PCs, consoles, smart TVs)
• 1 × Gigabit Ethernet WAN port to connect to the fibre network
• 1 × USB 2.0 port for basic shared storage or peripheral support
• 2 × FXS phone ports (for optional VoIP service)

Security & Features

• WPA3 wireless security
• Built-in firewall and IPv6 support
• Multiple SSIDs and guest network capabilities
• Zyxel MPro Mesh compatibility for extending coverage with Minihubs

Mesh & Expansion

• Works with Hyperoptic’s Total Wi-Fi mesh service using Minihubs
• Smart wireless handoff when using mesh extenders

Other Notes

• The router’s hardware is optimised for full-fibre speeds; wired connections can deliver the full broadband package throughput
• There’s no support for Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 yet — standard Wi-Fi 6 is the current generation included

Hyperoptic says the refreshed Hyperhub reflects growing demand for faster and more reliable home connectivity as more people work, stream and game online. By making the upgraded router standard across all plans, the provider aims to ensure every customer benefits from modern Wi-Fi performance — not just those on its fastest packages.

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