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Broadband Related => Broadband Hardware => Topic started by: bob.gas on October 20, 2016, 02:45:16 AM

Title: BT Router?
Post by: bob.gas on October 20, 2016, 02:45:16 AM

Now I have cancelled my BT pack, I have the BT Smart Hub Router spare.
I see it has a 5 star rating with PC Advisor.
So, would I be better off using this one instead of the new Plusnet one I'm on at the moment?

Title: Re: BT Router?
Post by: cliver on October 20, 2016, 12:50:17 PM

The BT smart hub isn't as good as it seems (IMHO). I've no experience with what Plusnet supply but if your not happy with it I'd go for a seperate modem, HG612 or a Zyxel set up as modem only perhaps, and a router of your choice. Then you can use the same kit whatever ISP you choose.
I'm actually on BT myself since September but don't use the supplied hub. One reason is the ease of getting stats out of it so you can monitor how your line is performing.

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Title: Re: BT Router?
Post by: bob.gas on October 20, 2016, 04:31:52 PM

OK, thank you for your opinion cliver.

I did make a mistake in saying the BT hub I have is a 5 star rater.  :blush:
I looked at the "Smart hub" one..Doh!!!
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/modem-routers/bt-smart-hub-review-3643011/

I only have this one....
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/wifi-routers/bt-home-hub-5-review-11-ac-router-3489762/

So I'll stick with the Plusnet one for now, unless I get any problems with it.

Title: Re: BT Router?
Post by: Dray on October 20, 2016, 04:49:00 PM

Is your Homehub5 Type A or Type B?

Your Plusnet One is virtually the same as a Homehub 5 Type A.

Title: Re: BT Router?
Post by: bob.gas on October 20, 2016, 05:56:46 PM

I think it must be type "A" as the it fits perfectly into thew Plusnet router box.
And on the Plusnet box, it states "Sagecom. Plusnet Hub one  Self Install pack"

I guess both the BT & Plusnet are made by Sagecom then?

Title: Re: BT Router?
Post by: Dray on October 20, 2016, 06:06:58 PM

It says the Type on the label on the bottom and on the power supply

Title: Re: BT Router?
Post by: bob.gas on October 20, 2016, 06:15:42 PM

Oh yes, it does....
A then :)

Title: Re: BT Router?
Post by: Dray on October 20, 2016, 06:20:35 PM

No point in changing, but if you do I recommend you turn off Smart Setup ;)

[edit] sorry the missing if made this confusing, now added

Title: Re: BT Router?
Post by: licquorice on October 20, 2016, 06:26:45 PM

........and split the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz wireless, they default to same SSID which some devices don't like.

Title: Re: BT Router?
Post by: bob.gas on October 21, 2016, 01:14:13 AM

Yes I think I will keep the P/Net one.
As you might've guessed, I'm not very up with broadband tech  ::) :-[
But learning more with this forum.