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Can I use a AC2900 Dual Band AI MESH Gaming Router to replace my Smart Hub 2?

TPSou — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 14:30:15 GMT

I have this router from when I used to be with Virgin and then I would put their router into modem mode and use my router no problems. Obviously on the Smart Hub 2 there is no modem mode.

Can I just use my router somehow or do I need to buy some sort of replacement modem? Anyone know which one would be good to get?

Re: Can I use a AC2900 Dual Band AI MESH Gaming Router to replace my Smart Hub 2?

licquorice — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 15:07:20 GMT

Depends on your broadband service. If you have full fibre to the premises (FTTP) then you don't need a modem as the ONT is the modem. If you have standard or super fast broadband ( ADSL or VDSL) then a Huawei HG 612 from eBay would suffice.

Re: Can I use a AC2900 Dual Band AI MESH Gaming Router to replace my Smart Hub 2?

TPSou — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 17:01:42 GMT

I just have VDSL, will give that a look, thank you!

Re: Can I use a AC2900 Dual Band AI MESH Gaming Router to replace my Smart Hub 2?

licquorice — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 17:09:35 GMT

Don't pay extra for an unlocked one as it is not necessary and unlocking is fairly trivial in any case.

Re: Can I use a AC2900 Dual Band AI MESH Gaming Router to replace my Smart Hub 2?

TPSou — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:20:27 GMT

This all worked perfectly, thanks, and unlocking it was pretty simple like you said

Re: Can I use a AC2900 Dual Band AI MESH Gaming Router to replace my Smart Hub 2?

Keith_Beddoe — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:30:12 GMT

@TPSou wrote:

This all worked perfectly, thanks, and unlocking it was pretty simple like you said

You just will not be able to use BT Digital voice.

Re: Can I use a AC2900 Dual Band AI MESH Gaming Router to replace my Smart Hub 2?

TPSou — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:59:30 GMT

Ah that's ok, I have a mobile phone.