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Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 18:23:41 GMT

Good evening all BT Community,

I'm thinking about changing my ISP default router to a third-party one, now am I ALLOWED to do this or not?

Can anybody recommend any excellent one please 😊 👌.

Kind regards,

DanTMan64

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Keith_Beddoe — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 18:42:35 GMT

@Anonymous

You can use any router which is compatible with your connection type.

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

gg30340 — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 18:42:58 GMT

Yes you can use a different one. Assuming you are on FTTC You need to make sure it is a VDSL Modem/router.

There are a few to choose from so it depends on your individual needs and how much you want to spend.

You would be best to do an Internet search and read the reviews regarding the VDSL Modem /router that are available and once you have a short list post back with the name and model number and I'm sure you will get advice about which one to go for.

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 18:52:07 GMT

Hello both @Keith_Beddoe @gg30340,

Yes I'm on FTTC. I'm willing to spend around about £100 - £200 no more than £200, any recommendations?

Kind regards,

DanTMan64

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 19:22:12 GMT

Hello again both @gg30340 @Keith_Beddoe,

Found these TP-Link AC1200 , NETGEAR D7000-200UKS , ASUS DSL-AC55U.

Kind regards,

DanTMan64

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 20:32:34 GMT

Hello 👋,

Anybody be able to reply to my post up above?

Kind regards,

DanTMan64

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Anonymous — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:01:49 GMT

Hi 👋 morning 🌄 all,

I forgot to mention that I'm after a excellent VDSL router to replace my BT SmartHub 2 (ISP one) to a third-party VDSL.

Kind regards,

DanTMan64

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

gg30340 — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:42:11 GMT

If you want a direct replacement for the BT Smarthub, you should be looking for one unit ie a VDSL Modem/router unless you have a preference to have two units. ie a sperate VDSL modem and a separate router.

The TP-Link AC1200 is only a router. It would require an additional VDSL modem so I would say unless you also want to purchase an addition VDSL modem it is not what you want.

The Netgear D7000-200UKS and the Asus DSL AC55U are a VDSL Modem/router so would be suitable for you so it comes down to your preference.

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

TimCurtis — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:33:49 GMT

@Anonymous

Forget Netgear as they don't implement BT's version of IPV6 - atleast never did - which may or may not be a concering factor.

Forget the Asus DSL-AC55U but go for the DSL-AC68U which is far better.

The TP-Link modem/routers are a good choice & perhaps @Keith_Beddoe could suggest the best option there as he has personal experience of them.

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Keith_Beddoe — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:51:18 GMT

I am not sure that the TP Link ones support BTs implementation of IPv6. Archer Vr400.

This is one TP Link option https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/dsl-modem-router/archer-vr400/v2/

About £70.

I assume you want dual band wireless?

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Anonymous — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 19:55:35 GMT

Hi @gg30340,

Thanks for your reply 😊.

Oh right I did put links to re-direct you to Amazon UK website, but I didn't know about post links on the BT Community now I do thanks to @NeilO 🤣 anyway that TP-Link one is a VDSL modem / router, I'll PM you the links if you want me too?

Forgot to also add that I'm after a router that then signal all across my house, my home isn't huge mansion or anything it's just a 3 bedroom house council house I do not want boosters. The house is only built in the 1950's any I want a VDSL router that excellent for signal.

@TimCurtis thanks for the advice 😁 like what I was saying to @gg30340 I'm basically after a router that can pretty much do everything with a perfect signal etc.

@Keith_Beddoe that's the first router that I was looking too buy, yes I do want dual-band wireless. Also want IPv6 as-well Keith mate 🙂.

Right I'll tell you what @Keith_Beddoe, @gg30340 & @TimCurtis I want the perfect VDSL router to replace my current one (BT SmartHub 2) I want any of you 3 and including the rest of the BT Community too comment back I don't mind which brand. Like I said I'm willing to spend around from £50 - £200 (no more than £200)

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Kind regards,

DanTMan64

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Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Anonymous — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:04:11 GMT

Hi again BT Community 👋,

Forgot to mention that it HAS to be a VDSL port router, I don't want to use the BT SmartHub 2 no more I want to change it too a third-party one 👍.

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Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

TimCurtis — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:06:06 GMT

@Anonymous

I'm certainlly happy to recommend the Asus DSL-AC68U which I've used for many years now & has been rock solid. It like many other third party modem/routers doesn't support G.Fast (UltraFast) so bear that in mind.

It's still available for less than £140 from atleast a couple of reputable vendors.

BTW I do wish you'd use a smaller , sensible font like 99.99% of other community members, so much easier to read especially on small screens.

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

licquorice — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:12:08 GMT

@TimCurtis wrote:

@Anonymous

BTW I do wish you'd use a smaller , sensible font like 99.99% of other community members, so much easier to read especially on small screens.

Indeed, could you preferably please use the forum default font as your posts are very difficult to read

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:50:29 GMT

Hello @TimCurtis,

Thank you I'll have a look on Amazon, Currys | PC World & other retailer's too look for a deal etc. What about the TP-Link is that one no good or something?

I use this font and colour because I have eye problems, my PC is setup to see big text better for my eye and my S20 Ultra 5G Smartphone is set to big text. I do hope you understand. I barely can see the small font that you lot all use I'm sorry 😥 😭 😢.

@licquorice Please look up above, I've explained myself.

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Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

gspearson — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:29:09 GMT

For £150 I installed a 3 disc Deco M5 mesh, Wi-Fi absolutely everywhere in a large, stone house. I no longer use a HH - just the BT modem I was given years ago. I would recommend the mesh method very strongly.

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:53:46 GMT

Hello @gspearson,

I am thankful your comment 🤗. But I ain't looking for Whole-Home Discs etc, I'm just after a third-party VDSL modem / router.

Thank you 😊!

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Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming
PSU: Corsair TX650M
Keyboard: Corsair K55 RGB
Mouse: Corsair IRONCLAW FPS Gaming Mouse
Monitor: Dell 75Hz SE2417HGX
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Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

gspearson — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:58:07 GMT

I understand that - I went through all the complicate solutions first and spent a decent amount of money. The best value was the Deco M5 system - the BT mesh may be just as good/better but the deal seemed complicated and now there are various incomprehensible versions, black, white, owned, rented, and finally a "service". The mesh idea is that each point talks to the other, so now I don't need to know what wi-fi I have in each room - it is just everywhere, mounds of it, same id, same password.

Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:09:47 GMT

Hello again @gspearson,

I can't thank you any more for your kind speedy reply 😁. I also already know about MESH network as my Sky Q Minibox MESH's back to the Sky Q Mainbox which is in my living room. Once again I don't want MESH or Discs in my house, I am just after a VDSL modem / router yes I've not find one yet I still undecided on-going wait a reply back from other third-party users etc.

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HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming
PSU: Corsair TX650M
Keyboard: Corsair K55 RGB
Mouse: Corsair IRONCLAW FPS Gaming Mouse
Monitor: Dell 75Hz SE2417HGX
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Re: Router Upgrade from BT SmartHub 2 to a different one

licquorice — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:17:33 GMT

@Anonymous Sorry to hear about your eyesight problem and can understand now your reasoning behind the font.

However, could I please ask that you do something about your huge sig, its not really appropriate for this forum and is doubly intrusive due to the font. It is not actually displaying correctly as a sig either, it displays regardless of whether one configures the forum not to display sigs or not.