What can I use instead of BT router?
Any router with a WAN port will work fine with FTTP, you don’t need a modem/router. Popular choices are Asus RT series or TP Link. 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.
Do I have to use the BT Smart Hub 2?
Yes, you’ll need a Smart Hub 2 if you want to take advantage of BT’s Complete Wi-Fi offer. 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.
Can I connect a router to BT Smart Hub 2?
Re: Using a router connected to my Smart Hub 2 via the Ethernet port; any concerns I should be aware. You don’t have to use the SH2 (unless you have the Digital Voice product, that needs the SH2’s built in DECT base station). You can connect your router directly to the ONT – the little white box on the wall.
How can I improve my BT Smart Hub 2?
Re: Slow Speeds Smart Hub 2
- Open Control Panel.
- Click on Network and Internet.
- Click on Network and Sharing Center.
- Click the Change adapter settings in the left pane. Source: Windows Central.
- Double-click the network adapter (Ethernet or Wi-Fi).
- Check the connection speed in the Speed field.
Do I have to use BT Smart Hub 2?
Is it better to use your own router?
What’s more: Buying your own router is almost always a better financial decision compared to renting. It’ll usually pay for itself after about a year of service. All that said, renting from your ISP does come with one major benefit: free tech support when something goes wrong.
Can I use my own router with BT fibre broadband?
Re: Using own router with FTTP 900? If you want BT’s Digital Voice, then yes, the BT router needs to stay connected as the first device. If you move to a third party VOIP provider then the BT router is not required.
Is Smart Hub 1 better than BT Hub 2?
The BT Smart Hub 2 offers very similar features to the Smart Hub 1 and now comes free with any BT Fibre broadband package. Both the Hub 1 & 2 offer dual band Wi-Fi, but as the Hub 2 is designed for use with BT’s ‘Complete Wi-Fi system’ it’s not possible to split the SSID names for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz.
Can you use your own router with BT full fibre?
Any router which supports PPPoE authentication will work with BT FTTP – no manual need for VLAN tagging.
Will upgrading router increase internet speed?
Can a new router speed up my internet? A new router can speed up your Wi-Fi. What a new router can’t do is increase the speed of your internet plan. For example, if you have a 100 Mbps internet plan, even the fanciest router on the market can’t make your internet speeds go over 100 Mbps.