If the interface is similar to the business one, once you login to the advanced section of the routers settings on 192. It wont work if youre connected to bt wifi or via mobile data on a smartphone, for example. I dont think it it is a password problem, i use the same one as for the rest of my home network generated by windows 8. Tap the wifi symbol in the top left, make sure the wifi is toggled on, then tap the relevant. Bt smarttalk app youll need a bt home calling plan and an iphone android smartphone. Remember, if youve a hub 4 and fibre broadband, then youll need to set it up with the openreach modem see the instructions further down. Smart setup will help you get your broadband and extra services. To change the home hubs wifi channel, logon as admin, and do the following. The hub 4 is the router youll get with standard adsl broadband from bt, while you can buy the hub 5 from various retailers. They now use a slighly modified version of the hh5a i believe. Click the settings tab, at which point youll be asked to enter your admin password.
Bt home hub 5 hi apm1949, when you check the box at the bottom and receive the error, it seems that you are still able to connect to the network on windows 10. Turning a bt homehub 5 into a gigabit switch muffins lab. Aug 25, 2016 the bt home hub 5 uses the superfast 802. User guides and manuals for bt hubs links to user manuals and other documents for bt hubs for broadband. Sep 11, 2017 how to turn off bt home hub smart setup. The firewall does this by blocking all incoming and outgoing connections that have not been authorized. Information and troubleshooting guide for bt infinity and. How to get started with your amazon kindle fire tablet bt. All bt broadband packages come with a complimentary bt home hub router to connect your devices to the internet. If youre a bt broadband customer with a homehub 3, homehub 4 or homehub 5 router, you may experience some errors when trying to use your chromecast device. Nov 01, 2015 hi folks, i,m definitely a newbe at this stuff so please be gentle with me just purchased a wd my cloud hard drive thingy has anyone else managed to get these units talking to each other using a bt home hub router. Apr 06, 2017 it has seven antennas, which bt claims will let it offer significantly improved connection distances over the home hub 5, which had a 2 x 2 dual antenna setup. The bt home hub 5 is bt s latest wireless router, compatible with adsl2, fttc and ftth broadband services. Wd my cloud new user trying to setup via bt hub no go.
As with any isp, if the service works and you dont need to contact support, then theyre a reasonable choice for a value connection as opposed to bt s premium service. I downloaded the one on this website only to be greeted with the ladybird book on connecting it up morons edition. New home hub 5 manuals etc hi sage jolly, i have been offered a home hub 5 on a number of occassions from bt, but i had still dont have are reason to have one and therefore would not pay the postage for something i didnt require. Page 5 bt home hub connection troubleshooting think you have a faulty hub. Bt home hub 3 bt total broadband getting started 201220 version 1. Unless you are in to this kind of thing you need to invest a bit of time to get it all setup but very pleased with the knowledge gained and the results.
Your bt home hub 6 router uses a firewall to help keep your home network safe from unwanted internet access. The latest model is the home hub 5 which is arguably one of the best routers available. The bt home hub 5 is bts latest wireless router, compatible with adsl2, fttc and ftth broadband services. Ps4 playstation 4 on bt home hub 5 type b on plusn. Although the hh5 and plusnet one are supposed to be the same the reliability and signal was far better with. The box contained the router, power supply and a lable for return of old hub for recycling. May 14, 2015 turning a bt homehub 5 into a gigabit switch 3 min read bt is an alright isp, i get good speeds 150d40u, never get throttled and have yet to hear anything about my internet activity which involves a fair amount of p2p their hardware however is god awful, and the bt homehub 5 is no exception to that. Bt home hub 5 information and troubleshooting guide for bt infinity you install yourself please note that bt infinity is now called superfast fibre. The bt home hub 5 uses smart wireless to connect to the best signal on either the 2. Bt home hub 5 settings guide how to make it faster and less. Also, if i connect to the device using the manual setup within windows 10, i get a connection that shows on the list of available wifis but it says limited against it.
Ive run the bt mynetwork which shows it as network device 1 but ive no idea how i get them linked. Setting up the home hub for wifi access can be tricky, so on this page we look up how to configure wireless access. Unlock your kindle fire, and swipe down from the top of the screen to open the quick settings pane. Apparently, the bt help desk actually recommend you use channel 911 for best connectivity using the manual setting. The bt home hub 5 is one of the fastest isp routers that weve tested, but you need to tweak its settings to make it work properly. Information on this page also applies to the plusnet hub one and bt business hub 5 there is also a type b based on bcm63268, but for 802. Recently changed my bt hh5 for a draytek for a variety of reasons all quite a lot of fun getting it configured but works brilliantly. How to get the most out of your bt home hub 5 settings with a few handy. Setup bt is the first isp weve seen to go the cdless path following in the footsteps of linksys, asus and dlink and the setup process is far better for it. The first one listed is my bt home hub 5 with a name and an icon for both a 2.
It uses wifi discs to extend your bt hub s signal, guaranteeing you walltowall coverage. I may be wrong of course, but i also recall long ago reading that nat type 2 is fine and you wont gain anything by getting type 1. Nov 18, 2014 the fifth generation of the internet router which comes free as part of every bt broadband contract, the bt home hub 5, is possibly the best bundled router around and could even give thirdparty. The wan to lan wifi performance is degraded for all xrx200 devices since february 2018 due to a bug affecting. Bt home hub 5 tips and tricks, and best settings gizmodo uk.
Ive tried running the wd setup program it can,t find my device. Remember, if youve got fibre broadband youll need to set up your hub with the openreach modem see the instructions further down. Bt home hub 5 settings guide how to make it faster and. F9k1127v1 will not access the 5ghz wireless on my bt home hub 5. So if you think yours isnt working properly, run through the three steps on the left and check the light if your connection is down or you think.
If theres still no light, call us on 0800 032 2974. This is where you solve the problem by manually supplying the information that the echo and the bt hub couldnt sort out themselves. The home hub 5 is the latest in the range of routers from bt and comes as standard with every bt infinity package. Information and troubleshooting guide for bt infinity and bt. This will open the hub manager if youve changed the subnet or router ip then use that. We have a bt home hub 5 on infinity, i have setup remote aps dlink that are broadcasting the main ssid without error, my question is can i set up a second ssid on the hub or do i need to purchase a different router. If you are uncomfortable doing this yourself then we recommend contacting your network provider or router manufacturer.
Connect your new hub 5 directly to your phone socket using the. With the bt home hub 5 this changed, and it was the first isp router to ship with fast 802. Heres how to pair your wifi disc with your bt smart hub. Hi folks, i,m definitely a newbe at this stuff so please be gentle with me just purchased a wd my cloud hard drive thingy has anyone else managed to get these units talking to each other using a bt home hub router. F9k1127v1 will not access the 5ghz wireless on my bt home. So the hubs already prepared to work smarter and faster. Remember with just a normal setup from your isp with just a modemrouter combo or something like that you wont just hit a gigabit easily, youll either need a good network setup or a good router even with a good router youll probably get.
Enter your password for here i entered the password and i checked on the hubs web page that the password is the same for both and hit. Connected to the wifi is a room thermostat i can access from my smartphone. The bt business smart hub uses bt smart scan technology to monitor your connection and make sure you rely on the most efficient signal. Bt home hub 6 smart hub on plusnet plusnet community.
How to make amazon echo connect to your bt home hub. This firewall blocks connections from the internet you may want opened for a game or application to run smoother. And weve built in futureproofing ready for when new devices are wifi enabled and internet speeds get even quicker. If youve a hub 4 or broadband copper broadband download the relevant user guide below or follow these instructions. Bt support how to set up your bt smart hub youtube.
Smart setup only works on a home hub 4, hub 5 and the bt smart hub when you connect to your hub. If you set ip manually on the ps4 then it should be outside the dhcp range but in the same subnet. Ive searched the forum and i cant find anything that deals with my issues. How to get amazon echo to work with bt home hub techradar. Support information for bt products, including user manuals, helpdesk details and how to get batteries and other spare parts. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 12. Check which bt hub youve got it only fires up when you open a browser.
It has seven antennas, which bt claims will let it offer significantly improved connection distances over the home hub 5, which had a 2 x 2 dual antenna setup. If you have a bt home hub 4 or bt home hub 5, then you need to click on 5ghz wireless first, then set sync with 2. International, premium 09 and personal 070 calls require optin. Open the web browser on any device, preferably a pc or laptop, and type 192. These errors occur because of the smart setup enabled on these routers for bt broadband customers. Its supplied with new bt broadband contracts and upgrades and offers exceptional performance. Static ip address setup on bt smarthub home bt business. Buxton advertised elsewhere not advertised elsewhere prefer goods collected. All bt home hub 5 routers include a basic firewall that helps to protect your home network from any unwanted access from the internet.
As with any isp, if the service works and you dont need to contact support, then theyre a reasonable choice for a value connection as opposed to bts premium service. Feb 05, 2016 with the bt home hub 5 this changed, and it was the first isp router to ship with fast 802. Theres also the much older home hub 3 still knocking around in a few homes, though bt hasnt offered it with its packages in a while. This will give you access to the bt home hubs settings screen. I would use a separate ethernet switch to connect any wired devices together, and then connect that switch to a single port on the home hub. Total rubbish, at best it could be called a quick setup guide i am not going to upgrade unless i know what. Bt home hub 5 many thanks for your prompt response. Jan 10, 2016 recently changed my bt hh5 for a draytek for a variety of reasons all quite a lot of fun getting it configured but works brilliantly. Nov 29, 2016 if you have a bt home hub 4 or bt home hub 5, then you need to click on 5ghz wireless first, then set sync with 2. If youre an existing bt infinity customer, simply renew your existing contract and youll be given a discounted price for the home hub 5.
Page 4 more about setup and speed more about wireless the first three days after setup how to set up wireless on your mobiletablet get the best wireless performance at home use a bt dualband ac dongle for windows optional after youve installed your hub, it can take about three days the shorter the distance and the fewer floors and walls between. Go to advanced wireless configure channel selection. If youve got broadband copper broadband download the user guide below or follow these instructions. The fifth generation of the internet router which comes free as part of every bt broadband contract, the bt home hub 5, is possibly the best bundled router around and could even give thirdparty. We have a bt home hub 5 on infinity, i have setup remote aps dlink that are broadcasting the main ssid without error, my question is can i set up a second ssid on the hub or. Hi, i was using the bt home hub 5 and also the plusnet one hub before i swapped to the home hub 6. There are no instructions, cat 5 cables, adsl cables, filters or anything else in the box. If your computer doesnt have wireless built in, youll need to fit a wireless adapter. Bt home hub 5 used briefly, works perfectly but my networking requirements are a bit more complicated than i could achieve with this. It uses wifi discs to extend your bt hubs signal, guaranteeing you walltowall coverage. I have had a few setup problems and so far bt have proved useless in resolving them webchat, tech support, etc. Last week i went on holiday and before returning home i attempted to login to the thermostat and switch the heating on.
Bt home hub wireless wifi help the bt home hub is a wireless internet router. Bt home hub 5 nformation and troubleshooting manual pdf download. Use bt smarttalk to access calls included as part of your calling plan, when using your smartphone. Enter your password for here i entered the password and i checked on the hub s web page that the password is the same for both and hit. Bt home hub 5 nformation and troubleshooting manual pdf.
Is there anywhere i can download a proper user manual for the home hub 5. Bt home hub 3 bt total broadband troubleshooting guide engineer installed bt infinity user guides bt home hub 3 bt infinity getting started 201220 version bt home hub 3 welcome to bt infinity bt home hub 3 bt infinity troubleshooting. If youd prefer to manually set up a wireless connection, see page 24. Turning a bt homehub 5 into a gigabit switch 3 min read bt is an alright isp, i get good speeds 150d40u, never get throttled and have yet to hear anything about my internet activity which involves a fair amount of p2p their hardware however is god awful, and the bt homehub 5 is no exception to that. Connecting your bt home hub 4 and hub 5 heres how to set up a hub 4 or hub 5. Yesterday the engineer gave me a new suposadly home hub 5.
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