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Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

gspearson — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:58:42 GMT

I've jsut received notification that I'm to be moved to Digital Voice in the next 30 days. A SmartHub 2 was sent to me 2-3 years ago which I've never used. I connect a Deco M5 mesh system to an ECI modem (in part because the HH2 is such a clumsy object). I have 4 desktop telephones.

I plan to install the HH2 (without the modem) and check that gets me online. I will turn off the HH2 wifi. Then I will remove one of my M5s, reset it and connect to the HH alone. The Decos are quite good at finding each other - they release me from password tyranny. I assume and expect my network to continue as now - I have at least 20 devices connect to that, some hardwired and two Decos connected to each other.

For the phones I disconnect their line connection and feed that network from the HH2 - I have the double-ended lead - on transfer

Has anyone done this - it ought to be easy?

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

gspearson — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:15:02 GMT

I see a Business SmartHub can be set to Modem only/Bridge mode. Can the domestic version do that - and still allow DV to run?

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

licquorice — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:18:14 GMT

The home hub can't be set to modem only mode. It would be pointless in any case as DV is an IP layer function which is a router function.

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

iniltous — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:21:33 GMT

If your current landline phones are hard wired from the master socket , they should be connected to the consumer panel ( the lower removable part ) if your plan is ‘ voice reinjection’ so the phones continue to work , then ultimately they connect to the phone port on the SH2 ( presumably you mean SH2 not HH2 ) , if the SH2 is sited close to the master socket this could be as simple as connecting the removable master socket panel via a suitable patch cable to the SH2 phone port and the DSL cable via a filter connected to the test port that is exposed by removing the consumer panel ….not very aesthetically appealing but should work .

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

licquorice — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:35:38 GMT

Not only should work, it does work. I speak from personal experience.

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

gspearson — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:36:47 GMT

@iniltousThanks for the swift reply. It's a big house and much of the wiring is done in the basement. The landline comes in to a back room where I have put the master socket. I split that in two: a line with a filter, feeding the 4 phones in parallel and and the other branch goes direct to the modem. So, if I remove the filter, the 4 phones will be connected together and I can then backfeed them from the SH2. Meanwhile the full signal will proceed on the other branch to the SH2.

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

gspearson — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:38:18 GMT

Thanks - that is what I assumed.

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

gspearson — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:40:29 GMT

Does the SH2 have a REN limit - so can get 4 phones ringing?

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

licquorice — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:49:47 GMT

It does have a REN limit but it is a case of try it and see what works in reality.

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

gspearson — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:46:12 GMT

I did it, armed with the support here, for which I am grateful. My Deco M5 mesh connected as an access point to the SH2 (Deco stuff is so easy to use) and it all seemed as normal. However, I mentioned that I was sent the SH2 at least 18 months ago but the email today said another was coming - I see some references are to SH2+ so before I do the final install I will wait for the new one. I liked the ECI modem as it could be fixed and hidden whereas the hubs are always wobbly - obviously intended to be advertising banners - there is no need to see them. I have bought a wall bracket.

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

licquorice — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:54:05 GMT

You can still use the ECI modem in conjunction with the SH2 if you so wish, but not sure 3 items of fault liability is a good idea though.

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

gspearson — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:04:14 GMT

I agree - two bits of kit are enough! When we give up the "landline" and go total mobile phones I could revert to my current arrangment.

Re: Changing from Modem to BT HomeHub

gspearson — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:42:29 GMT

@iniltous @licquorice Today, I am talking to you via my SmartHub 2 connected to my Deco mesh. It was all fairly straightforward, once I had remembered how slowly changes in the network propagate round. I'll leave it in place for a while.

Thanks for all the help.