Smart Hub compatibility with mesh WiFi?

[zudecke]

Hi guys

I'm thinking of either buying a router or one of these newer mesh set ups to fix the problem with WiFi drop outs.

I'm currently using the BT Smart Hub and wondered why everything I read suggests that it wouldn't work with Google WiFi (owing to lack of a bridge /modem only mode), but from what I've seen, 9t WOULD work with BT Whole Home.

Is that correct and if so why?

Many thanks

Z

[Keith_Beddoe]

You can use the smart hub with the BT Whole Home system.

https://www.shop.bt.com/learnmore/bt-branded-products-and-services/bt-whole-home-wi-fi/

It uses either Ethernet or wireless from the smart hub, for the backhaul connection.

[zudecke]

Thanks, but why doesn't the Smart Hub work with Google WiFi?

[Keith_Beddoe]

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@zudecke wrote:
Thanks, but why doesn't the Smart Hub work with Google WiFi?

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Its not advisable to use it just as a wireless acces point.

See https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/googlewifi/HoBfa6ssqQw/v3HKdyIyAgAJ

[zudecke]

Thanks.

But still doesn't explain what's different about BT Whole Hub that makes it possible to use with a Smart Hub and why Google WiFi can't...

[Keith_Beddoe]

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@zudecke wrote:
Thanks.

But still doesn't explain what's different about BT Whole Hub that makes it possible to use with a Smart Hub and why Google WiFi can't...

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Totally different systems. Google Wifi is designed to be have an Internet address from a modem, or a router in bridge mode. (Internet address range)

Whole Home Wifi is designed to work with a local LAN IP address (private address range)

[zudecke]

Ah ok, thank you :).

And its good reliable?

[Keith_Beddoe]

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@zudecke wrote:
Ah ok, thank you :).

And its good reliable?

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I suggest you read what people have said on this forum, before making any decision.

https://community.bt.com/t5/forums/searchpage/tab/message?advanced=false&allow_punctuation=false&fil...

If its just one or two areas of the house which have poor wifi, then a BT Hotspot 600 kit is a cheaper solution and works well.

[DC4]

I’m considering my options as I have a smart hub with poor WiFi connectivity in one room in particular. 
as it doesn’t seem like another manufacturer mesh solution will be compatible with the smart hub and I am tied to a contract until next year, I wonder whether BT whole home could be an option. 
what did you do and would you recommend?