Lightning strike kills router

[davidandrewwalter]

Hi, We have just had a lightning strike and my router has totally died.  No lights, nothing.  Tried resetting but nothing.  Do I need a new router?  My landlines is working fine.

[Keith_Beddoe]

@davidandrewwalter 

Welcome to this user forum.

Which BT Home hub do you have, as some are more susceptible to damage?

[Jeremy69a · Accepted solution]

That happened to us and yes a new router was needed.

[davidandrewwalter]

Thanks

[davidandrewwalter]

Hi, I have the Smart Hub 2 which has effectively blown and should get the replacement Smart Hub 2 tomorrow.  I will need to link it to my Whole Home Wi-Fi mesh (Dual-band AC2600).

I know I need to connect my new router to a disc via an ethernet cable but can anyone point me in the direction of a step by step guide to setting up the new router with the Whole Home Wi-Fi mesh system?

[Keith_Beddoe]

@davidandrewwalter 

There should be no difference, as the Whole Home system (white disks)  runs independently of the router. 

[davidandrewwalter]

Thanks Keith. If I run into any problems I will come back.