Clarify 3rd Party Router Asus RT-AX58U can be used for Full Fibre 500 instead of BT SmartHub 2?

pete_agreatguy — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:27:05 GMT

Hi everyone,

I've recently switched from Virgin Media to BT Broadband only package; Full Fibre 500.

I would prefer to use my Asus router (RT-AX58U) instead of the BTH2 due to security concerns and extra settings on the Asus router I used with Virgin Media.

I rang tech support asking how to put the BT SmartHub 2 into modem mode (bridge mode to some) but I cannot.

I've done some reading on here. Am I correct that I can use my Asus router by:

1) After factory resetting my Asus router; connect the ONT (on the wall) to my WAN port on my Asus router ...

2) Setup up using PPPOE with "bthomehub@btbroadband.com" and the password " BT" ...

3) Connect my PC via ethernet to my Asus router and then setup wireless on it as well as everything esle?

Thanks in advance for clarification.

Re: Clarify 3rd Party Router Asus RT-AX58U can be used for Full Fibre 500 instead of BT SmartHub 2?

licquorice — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:39:06 GMT

Correct on all points as long as you don't require a voice service, if you do, you will need to use the SH2 to provide it

Re: Clarify 3rd Party Router Asus RT-AX58U can be used for Full Fibre 500 instead of BT SmartHub 2?

pete_agreatguy — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:44:42 GMT

Thank you.

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