Can you use a non BT 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 use your own router with BT?
Yes, as long as it’s compatible with our broadband service.
Can you use a third 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.
Can I use a Netgear router with BT Broadband?
Ensure the Netgear router is connected to the BT modem – an Ethernet cable should be connected between the yellow port on the Netgear router and the Ethernet port on the BT modem.
Can you use a router from a different provider?
Your router can be used with any ISP. Plug your old router into one of the LAN ports on the modem supplied by your ISP, and use that for your WiFi and other wired connections. It is the modem (or modem portion of a modem-router combo) that must be compatible with the ISP.
Is BT Infinity ADSL or VDSL?
BT Infinity uses an FTTC setup, with fibre connections running to a junction box that will be on, or very close to, the street where you live. The final stage, running from the junction box to your home, uses a VDSL connection over existing copper phone lines.
Is Netgear AC1600 fibre compatible?
The NETGEAR AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router with dual band Gigabit is an incredibly fast modem router delivering AC1600 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds. This DSL modem router provides a fast VDSL modem for fibre broadband and it also works with ADSL connections.
What can I replace my BT Home Hub with?
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.
Can I replace my Internet provider’s router?
Plain and simply; you can replace your ISP provided router with your own one. There are loads of devices out there that you can choose from to replace your lackluster ISP routers, so you really need to take a look around for one that best suits your needs as the user.
Can you use BT Smart Hub 2 with other providers?
Re: Smart hub 2 They are only locked to BT DSL service, but if you only want to use it as an access point, you can just change the network settings to suit your network.
Can I just swap routers?
Can I use any router for my internet UK?
Most broadband providers will allow you to use a third party router instead of the free one provided to you as part of your broadband deal. But they don’t tend to recommend it and some warn that it will make it more difficult for them to help if you encounter a fault.
Is FTTC and VDSL the same?
VDSL is FTTC. VDSL is a term made up by Openreach, it stands for Veryfast Digital Subscriber Line. No other Network Provider or ISP uses the abbreviation because really there’s no such thing.
Can I use my own router with BT Broadband?
Before setting anything up, check the small print of your broadband contract. It’s not very likely these days, but using a router not supplied by your provider may be a breach of your contract. Most providers, including BT, TalkTalk, and Plusnet, allow you to use your own router, though they don’t always recommend it.
What do I do if my BT Home hub fails?
BT Home Hub is now a spare in case there is a future fault. Username is [email protected] you may need to enter a password, if so, just use BT. I didn’t need any password this time. I feel tempted to ue the netgear router too, I have found them very reliable in the past and my BT router needs to be reset occasionally when the wifi goes wrong.
How do I choose the right router for my broadband?
The first thing you’ll need to do is check that the router you want to use is compatible with the broadband you’re receiving. One way to do this is by comparing the WAN port on your router with the kind of internet your broadband provider says you’re getting.
How do I set up my own router?
The method of setting up your own router varies a little depending on your broadband provider and the router’s manufacturer, but here are the general steps you’ll need to take. 1. The first thing you’ll need to do is check that the router you want to use is compatible with the broadband you’re receiving.