changing to DV why can't I use my own superior hub Asus

[toshawarnc265]

I have tried to sort out the DV proposed up grade.... and am told I can only use the BT SHub.
Calls to support have varied one operator sending me two phone adaptors with an assurance they will pair with my hub. WPS???
They wouldn't, a further call, different operator stated they wouldn't (DECT) 
I have had my BT number since 1968...and ALL know my number, one solution is to port out my number to another Voice  provider...which will thus lose me my internet?
Due to BTs frigs whereby you have a choice...HOBSONS.
Didn't want to know when I asked to Port and replace.... so I get a new number which I won't use and keep my internet.
My old number used then on another provider service...
Anyone else have the same problems.
BT are screwing all of their customers who prefer 3rd party routers!

[imjolly]

this will give you more help with DV and hopefully answer your questions

for DV you must use the SH2 as first connection to internet but that does not stop you configuring the hub to allow you to connect your router to the hub

your existing phone will connect to the phone socket on back of hub and work as normal

the adapter will pair with the hub using DECT and you can connect exiting phone to the adapter if you want your base station away from the SH2

https://community.bt.com/t5/Home-phone-including-Digital/Digital-Voice-FAQs/td-p/2207485

[iniltous]

DV is BT proprietary phone offer , to use it you have to use the supplied kit , much like if you want to watch Sky TV , you need to use Sky equipment, obviously if your aversion to using the SH2 router is such that an alternative telephone supplier is needed , because you want to maintain a ‘landline’ type phone , simply port the number to a traditional VoIP supplier, or simply obtain service from a VoIP supplier if the existing phone number is unimportant , as you are aware , timing the port could be important as porting the number may cause the associated broadband to be ceased , if any number will do , obviously you would have to explore moving your current broadband to a standalone broadband service , otherwise you are paying for a number you cannot practically use

[WSH]

I'm inclined to agree that it seems like a covert way to lock customers back into using ISP equipment.  Unfortunately, other ISPs seem to be going down the same path.  It is what it is. so they say.

Anyway, there is a way to use both routers, albeit a more complicated network set up.

Essentially, routers “route” traffic to other networks.  It is possible to have the SH2 as one network, connected to the master socket so you can use DV, and then set the hub up to forward all traffic to another network in the form of your router.  The SH2 would be set up as the 192.168.1.0/24 network and your own router as the 192.168.0.0/24 network, for example.

Where this starts to get really complicated is if you run any kind of server.  That then needs port forwarding or a DMZ host to redirect requests from the SH2 to your router.