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WiFi 6 Modem/Router

ChrisWalker — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:09:44 GMT

Hi! Looking for advice. I have Fibre to the Premises on the BT 500 package, so the speeds in to my existing BT SmartHub 2 are fast. However, the SmartHub 2 is limited to WiFi 5, so the distributed speed to my devices is about 20% of the speed delivered to the hub.

I understand that I need a WiFi 6 modem/router connected directly to the input from FTTP to take advantage of the delivery speed. Can anybody recommend a good make and model for this?

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

WSH — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:49:14 GMT

Looks as though it's on the way...

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/01/bt-and-ee-uk-trial-new-smart-hub-router-and-wifi-mesh-kit.html

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

WSH — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:52:44 GMT

Sorry, just realised you're the same fellow I replied to earlier.

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

ChrisWalker — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:58:36 GMT

No problem. I really wanted a recommendation for a suitable WiFi 6 modem/router without having to wait for this mythical SmartHub 3.

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

pippincp — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:23:46 GMT

ASUS RT-AX88U, depends on your budget

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

ChrisWalker — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:36:12 GMT

Many thanks. I'd identified the Asus AX-82U as a possibility. Is the AX-88U a better proposition?

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

gosforth — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:22:00 GMT

Whilst bored with waiting for SH3, which might, or not come in near future, I ditched my previous WiFi5 tri-band setup involving SH2 (need Digital Phone, and IPV6 to handle it) and my TP-Link Archer C4000, for a more crazy setup, albeit, not really consumer-focused:

1/ still involving SH2, keep it to handle PPTOe and IPV6 + my Digital Phone

2/ OMADA TP-link devices:

a/ ER605 VPN router

b/ SmartSwitch POE+ TL-SG2008P

c/ EAP615-wall Wifi6 AX1800 2 band AP

d/ EAP655-wall WiFi6 AX3000 3 band AP

(whilst c&d are able to be upgraded in the future easily for WiFi6E devices if desired - TP-Link recently introduced the first of them)

and enjoying now up to 690 Mbps speed on WiFi 5Ghz and AC (WiFi5) devices and up to 820 Mbps speed on WiFi 5 GHz and AX (Wifi6) devices, which, in fact, it's the almost full capacity of my FF900 connection (and I do have only max 80 Mhz capable devices).

Of course, it's the solution, which will not be easy for anyone, whilst involving some setup (ideally with hardware OC200/OC300 Omada Controller - but not needed, if you have a device (Windows, Linux) that is able to run it).

Omada family of devices has a great option to choose from, but, will be costly and not for everyone, I am afraid,...

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

ChrisWalker — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 17:53:45 GMT

Wow! Many thanks, but far too technical for me.

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

ChrisWalker — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 17:56:31 GMT

I've just bought this router, but it seems to require DSL to work. I only have Digital Voice via the SmartHub 2, so DSL is not an option. Do you have DSL for your landline?

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

licquorice — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 18:31:14 GMT

You don't need DSL to work. If you wish to keep Digital Voice, you will need to keep the SH2 otherwise just connect directly to the ONT

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

ChrisWalker — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:49:59 GMT

That's what I thought - thanks for confirming - but I simply can't get the router to generate an Internet connection. Using the app on my phone to set the router up starts the process and connects directly to the WiFi generated by the router, but it then fails. Very frustrating. I assume you just connect the modem to the WAN port on the router? Do you have any other ideas? Thanks for your help so far.

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

licquorice — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:58:35 GMT

Just connect the ONT to the WAN port on the Asus and configure it as a PPPoE connection with username bthomehub@btbroadband.com and password BT

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

ChrisWalker — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:01:25 GMT

Thanks again, but how do I configure it at all when it's not recognised?

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

licquorice — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:04:50 GMT

You configure the router with those settings. No idea what you mean by it's not recognised

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

ChrisWalker — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:07:27 GMT

Sorry for the ignorance. How do you access the router settings to configure it?

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

licquorice — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:09:14 GMT

Here's an idea, try the user manual

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

ChrisWalker — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:10:27 GMT

OK - thanks for your help.

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

Starman — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 07:52:23 GMT

Personally I just installed a PPoE WiFi6 access point and disabled the WiFi on the SH2 thankfully a good Black Friday deal came up.

Re: WiFi 6 Modem/Router

ChrisWalker — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:01:14 GMT

I'd just like to say thanks once again. I've now managed to connect the router to the Internet after your advice. Much appreciated.