Can I change my BT hub for another router?
The Home hub is perfectly stable, most people that decide to use a different router do so for the extra whistles and bells and configurable options. Only you know what your requirements are, have a look at the specs. Any router with a WAN port will work fine with FTTP, you don’t need a modem/router.
Can I use a different router with BT Broadband?
No, the Hub needs to be specially designed to work with Fibre so you can only use the BT Smart Hub or the BT Home Hub 5, Hub 4, Hub 3 or the earlier BT Infinity Hub. The Hub 3 and Hub 4 also need to have an Openreach modem that was fitted by an engineer.
Can you upgrade BT router?
If you’re an existing customer with a different BT router don’t worry – you can upgrade to Complete Wi-Fi and get everything you need, including a Smart Hub 2, sent out to you.
Does BT charge to replace Home hub?
BT don’t lend you the Home Hub. They sell it to you. But so long as you stay with BT, they don’t charge you and after 12 months they write off the cost. That means that once it’s out of warranty, then it’s your problem if it goes wrong.
Can I change my router to a better one?
You can use your own router instead, and there are lots of good reasons why you’d want to: A new router can offer a stronger and more reliable connection. It can give you better coverage throughout your home – maybe even stretching the signal into your garden. It can handle more users connected at the same time.
Can I use a 3rd party router with BT?
Re: Using a 3rd party Router BT doesn’t require anything specific at all. You just need an appropriate device for the type of service you have. If you have FTTC, you just need a VDSL modem/ router.
Is the BT Home Hub a router or modem?
The BT Smart Hub (formerly BT Home Hub) is a family of wireless residential gateway router modems distributed by BT for use with their own products and services and those of wholesale resellers (i.e. LLUs) but not with other Internet services.
How do I use WPS on BT Smart Hub?
They’re on the back of the hub. To quickly connect, you can scan the QR code with your device’s camera. If your device supports WPS, press the WPS button on the side of the hub and follow your device’s instructions to connect.
Is it worth upgrading BT router?
The BT mini discs are a good value mesh wifi systems that give good coverage around the house and while they aren’t the fastest if you have fibre to the house, they are fast enough for almost any real use and easy to install.
Can I get a free router upgrade from BT?
We’ll leave the decision in your hands! BT is upgrading customers on its Fibre 2 plan (that offers download speeds of 74Mbps) to its eye-wateringly fast Fibre 500 bundle for an entire month – at no extra cost. That means you’ll benefit from download speeds of 500Mbps (that’s 7x faster than the UK average) for free.
Should I replace my BT Home hub for something better?
Only the new BT customers automatically get the latest BT Hub. Re: Replace home hub for something better? The Home hub is perfectly stable, most people that decide to use a different router do so for the extra whistles and bells and configurable options. Only you know what your requirements are, have a look at the specs.
Can I manually change the wireless channel on my BT Hub?
We don’t recommend manually changing wireless channels on the BT Hubs as this turns off Smart Wireless. When Smart Wireless is on, the Hub will automatically select the wireless channel with the least interference, changing to a different one if it gets too congested.
What is the BT Home Hub username and password?
Most routers have a setup wizard that will only require you to enter the PPPoE username and password. These are generic for BT and are username [email protected] and password BT. Re: Replace home hub for something better?
Can I get a replacement router from BT?
All replacements are now just loaned, and need to be returned if you leave BT. If you are not in a contract, and do not want to renew it, then you can obtain a suitable third party router locally, for about £35. Youre right. There has another socket but it is behind a cupboard…