topic Re: new wi fi modem FAST5364RB in Broadband

new wi fi modem FAST5364RB

aldenmer — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:44:03 GMT

I have just received this modem but there is no usb port to connect my Hive unit what can do

Re: new wi fi modem FAST5364RB

mandisa1-TT — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:51:13 GMT

Hi there @aldenmer Please have you tried to connect it through an ethernet cable?

Re: new wi fi modem FAST5364RB

KeithFrench — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:11:01 GMT

USB ports have not been available on TalkTalk routers for a long time now. They were there to support backup storage via a USB disk. This utilised the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol V 1.0, which is very insecure these days. Where file sharing is done these days (OK, not in your case, probably), it is best done via IP networking to a NAS server.

Re: new wi fi modem FAST5364RB

mandisa1-TT — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:18:49 GMT

Thank you for the support @KeithFrench

Re: new wi fi modem FAST5364RB

slarty*1 — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:09:37 GMT

Hive heating control units communicate with the router via wifi. Were you using a previous router's USB port to power the hub ? If yes - then you should now use a plug in USB power supply (rated to supply at least the amps the hub requires).