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

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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?

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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@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.

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

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