What is the best router for BT Infinity?
Asus RT-AX55.
Can you use your own router with BT Infinity?
Yes, you can use almost any wireless router.
What are the different types of BT hubs?
The two options in use are the BT Smart Hub and the Smart Hub 2. While the large majority of people will find themselves with the BT Smart Hub, those who upgraded to BT Plus with Complete Wi-Fi will have the BT Smart Hub 2 (or you can buy it from the BT Store).
Can I use different router with BT?
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.
What is the difference between BT Hub 4 and 5?
BT Home Hub 5 Like the Home Hub 4, it uses dual band Wi-Fi – but the Hub 5 is superior in that it includes AC wireless technology. What’s that? Well, essentially, it’s the fastest wireless signal you’ll get with a home broadband wireless router – it’s present in the Smart Hub too.
What is the range of a broadband router?
A general rule of thumb in home networking says that Wi-Fi routers operating on the traditional 2.4 GHz band reach up to 150 feet (46 m) indoors and 300 feet (92 m) outdoors. Older 802.11a routers that ran on 5 GHz bands reached approximately one-third of these distances.
How do I set up a different BT router?
Configure your own router for BT Infinity
- Login to the router’s web GUI interface.
- Navigate to WAN > General Setup > WAN1 and configure settings as shown in the screenshot below.
- Navigate to WAN > Internet Access.
- In the Details Page, configure PPPoE / PPPoA tab as shown in the screenshot below.
What router works with BT Fibre?
A BT Infinity Router is designed to be used with Fibre Broadband via an Openreach Modem. If BT Infinity is unavailable in your area and you have an ADSL connection, please visit the ADSL WiFi-N routers category. If your broadband connection is via Cable, please visit the WiFi-N Broadband Router category instead.
Which is the latest BT router?
Smart Hub 2
BT’s Smart Hub 2 is its newest wireless router launched in 2018, which it claims will give you more powerful wi-fi than you’d get from any other major broadband provider.
Can I replace my BT Hub with 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 change my BT hub for another router?
No, there is no obligation to use a BT Home hub. Provided you are opted in to BT Wifi, you are free to use any BT WiFi hotspot, as its included as part of your contract. Many people on this forum use third party routers, I use one.