Can you use your own router with BT Infinity?

Yes, you can use almost any wireless router.

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Can you use a different router with BT broadband?

No, the Hub needs to be specially designed to work with Fibre so you can only use the BT Smart Hub or the BT Home Hub 5, Hub 4, Hub 3 or the earlier BT Infinity Hub. The Hub 3 and Hub 4 also need to have an Openreach modem that was fitted by an engineer.

Can I use a third party router with BT?

Re: Using a 3rd party Router BT doesn’t require anything specific at all. You just need an appropriate device for the type of service you have. If you have FTTC, you just need a VDSL modem/ router.

Do you have to use a BT router with BT broadband?

No, there is no obligation to use a BT Home hub. Provided you are opted in to BT Wifi, you are free to use any BT WiFi hotspot, as its included as part of your contract. Many people on this forum use third party routers, I use one.

Can I use my own router instead of BT Smart Hub 2?

Re: Replacement router for Smart Hub 2 Yes you can use any third party router that is suitable for your connection type (you haven’t said if you have ADSL, VDSL, G. Fast or FTTP) although if you have Digital Voice you will need to use the SH2 to access it.

Can I replace my BT Home Hub with another router?

The Home hub is perfectly stable, most people that decide to use a different router do so for the extra whistles and bells and configurable options. Only you know what your requirements are, have a look at the specs. Any router with a WAN port will work fine with FTTP, you don’t need a modem/router.

Can I replace my BT Smart Hub 2 with another router?

Re: Replacement router for Smart Hub 2 Yes you can use any third party router that is suitable for your connection type (you haven’t said if you have ADSL, VDSL, G.

Can I replace my BT Home Hub 3 with another router?

Is a 3rd party router worth it?

Third-party routers offer some advantages over the routers you’re sent by your ISP. For a start, they give you more flexibility – you can use them with a broadband connection from any ISP and you can continue to use them even if you switch provider.

Can I replace my BT Home Hub 5 with another router?

Any router with a WAN port will work fine with FTTP, you don’t need a modem/router. Popular choices are Asus RT series or TP Link. Most routers have a setup wizard that will only require you to enter the PPPoE username and password.

Is BT Smart Hub 2 free?

The BT Smart Hub 2 offers very similar features to the Smart Hub 1 and now comes free with any BT Fibre broadband package.

How do I add a second router to my BT Home hub?

BT Home Hub Help – Using a Second Router

Connect from one of the Home Hub’s Ethernet ports to the main port on your other router/switch.
Disable wi-fi on the Home Hub – details.
Log in to the Home Hub interface and turn off DHCP. On the Hub v1, go to ‘Advanced > Configuration > IP Addresses’.

Can I connect a router to BT Smart Hub 2?

Re: Using a router connected to my Smart Hub 2 via the Ethernet port; any concerns I should be aware. You don’t have to use the SH2 (unless you have the Digital Voice product, that needs the SH2’s built in DECT base station). You can connect your router directly to the ONT – the little white box on the wall.

Can I use a different router than the one provided by my ISP?

Plain and simply; you can replace your ISP provided router with your own one. There are loads of devices out there that you can choose from to replace your lackluster ISP routers, so you really need to take a look around for one that best suits your needs as the user.

Can I replace my BT router with a better router?

Can I replace BT Home Hub with another router?

Re: Replacing my BT smart hub Fast. Unless you have FTTP, you will need either a modem/router or separate modem.

Can you use 2/bt routers?

Thanks to Darren for adding the following: “You can have two BT home hubs, (or a second router), one as a repeater. All you do is select the repeater option on both, and on your main one, configure the address of the second one to use as a repeater, just that the second one has no ADSL line going into it”.

Can I add a router to BT Hub?

You could add a second router to your BT hub to your BT kit connected by Ethernet only and your WiFi can then provided by your own router.

Can I use another router with BT Plus Broadband?

Re: Using another router with BT Plus Broadband The BT Plus does not specifically state that you must use the BT hub at all times but it does state that in the event of a fault and prior to BT sending a mini hub to keep you connected “We will then run diagnostics to check everything is okay with your line.

Can I use an Asus router with BT YouView?

If you wanted to use that ASUS router, you would also have to purchase a separate modem, at extra expense. The Asus DSL -AC68U would work, as that is the correct one, but expensive. Not sure if it will work with BT YouView, if you have it. You may get other suggestions on this forum. 16-03-2019 19h36 – edited ‎16-03-2019 20h03

Will a smarthub work with BT YouView?

They both work will all BT services, including BT YouView. so do i have to put the smarthub into modem mode to be able to use a seperate router? also i found this router will it be compatible?

Can I use a TP-Link router with BT TV?

It should be fine. Most TP Link routers are plug and play. Just to say that the mentioned Asus DSL-AC68U modem/router is very compatible with BT TV as well as offering very strong wifi. Another advantage could be it’s ability to transmit BT’s internet channels over wifi if physical connection to a Youview box is difficult.