Can I use a non BT 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 my own router with BT Broadband?
Yes, as long as it’s compatible with our broadband service.
Can I connect another router to my BT Hub?
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 use a Netgear router with BT Broadband?
Ensure the Netgear router is connected to the BT modem – an Ethernet cable should be connected between the yellow port on the Netgear router and the Ethernet port on the BT modem.
Can I use any router for broadband?
You can use any wireless router you want, but the modem you purchase has to be approved by your ISP to function with their network. In a sense, you can think of your router as a device that’s part of your home network and the modem as a device that’s part of your ISP’s network.
Can I use any router with my broadband?
Can you use a router from a different provider?
Your router can be used with any ISP. Plug your old router into one of the LAN ports on the modem supplied by your ISP, and use that for your WiFi and other wired connections. It is the modem (or modem portion of a modem-router combo) that must be compatible with the ISP.
Can I use a different router than the one provided by my ISP?
Some ISP routers will allow their routers to be put in “modem mode” so you can connect it to a router of your choice. Otherwise, you’ll need to get your own. You can also opt for a modem/router combo of your own. Just be sure the router fits the requirements of your ISP, else it may not function as intended.
Can you use any hub for Internet?
How do I connect my Netgear router to BT broadband?
Before starting:
- Ensure you have your Broadband username and password.
- Ensure the Netgear router is connected to the BT modem – an Ethernet cable should be connected between the yellow port on the Netgear router and the Ethernet port on the BT modem.
Do I have to use my Internet provider’s router?
A. In many cases, you are free to use the compatible router of your choice to share the broadband connection, but check with your internet provider first. Some companies may have specific hardware requirements for their service.
Can I just swap routers?
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.
How can I use my own internet router?
To connect a router to your computer with an Ethernet cable:
- Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into your modem.
- Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Internet, Uplink, WAN or WLAN port on your router.
- Plug in your router and allow at least 2 to 3 minutes for it to light up.
Do you have to use BT Hub?
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.
How do I set up a non-Bt router?
to confirm when you are setting up a non BT router you need to use your line specific username which will look similar to [email protected] and this username will have a password to go with it. It is these line specific details you need to use.
Does BT Broadband need a password for 3rd party router?
On a BT support post for configuring 3rd party routers, it says that “The BT Broadband network does not need a password” (But I don’t know how old that support post is)… So I presumed that on the 3rd party router I use the Network ID Credential as the ‘login’ and leave the password blank (or use “password”). This doesn’t work.
What do I do if my BT Home hub fails?
BT Home Hub is now a spare in case there is a future fault. Username is [email protected] you may need to enter a password, if so, just use BT. I didn’t need any password this time. I feel tempted to ue the netgear router too, I have found them very reliable in the past and my BT router needs to be reset occasionally when the wifi goes wrong.
What is the BT Home Hub username and password?
BT Home Hub is now a spare in case there is a future fault. Username is [email protected] you may need to enter a password, if so, just use BT. I didn’t need any password this time.