By clicking on the 'Enable Remote Assistance' button your BT Home Hub will be accessible from your broadband connection. After 20 minutes of inactivity, or on reboot, remote assistance will be automatically disabled. Provide the following parameters to your ISP:
Where is the BT access control option?
The "Advanced Settings"/"BT Access Control" option is still available from the Hub Manager interface, but this is new functionality that seems to be accessible only through the MyBT app. Thank you. Can I check of this is through the MyBT app, under the 'Your wi-fi network' menu?
Can I remotely access my BT router?
I am afraid the BT routers cannot be accessed remotely. What you would need to do is access a computer behind the router, then use this computer to make any changes within the router. 01-11-2012 02:21 PM
Is it possible to access the Home Hub via hostname?
Bear in mind that if you try and access via your hostname , from within your own LAN, then it will fail, as I don`t think the home hubs implement NAT Loopback, so any tests would have to be done from another connection, like mobile 3G or 4G, although some mobile networks restrict ports.
Should I Turn Off my BT router at night?
I live with my parents, and we have a standard BT SmartHUB WIFI router on the ground floor covering the entire house. I suffer from a few health issues and have been advised to switch off the router at night to avoid the EMF exposure while sleeping. The problem is that my dad has sleep problems and tends to wake up in the middle of the night.
Can I log into my BT router remotely?
No you can't login remotely. It is only possible for BT to upgrade firmware remotely.
How do I turn off BT Wi-Fi remotely?
Here's how to turn wireless on and off on the BT Smart Hub:Open a new web browser on a device connected to your Hub and type 192.168. ... Click Advanced Settings.Click Wireless.Enter the admin password. ... Set the "Wireless" switch to "ON" or "OFF". ... Remember once you make any changes you will need to save them.
How do I use my BT Hub as an access point?
5:198:39Use a BT Hub 5 as a Wireless Access Point Wi-Fi extender - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo another thing is you can go to advanced settings. Continue home network so ip addresses click onMoreSo another thing is you can go to advanced settings. Continue home network so ip addresses click on ip addresses. Now this is what we typed in to log into this bt hub.
Will my BT Hub work in another house?
It's free to have your BT TV service activated at your new home, and you can reinstall the equipment again yourself. Remember to take all your BT TV equipment - including all cables, Powerline Adapters (if you have them), and the remote control - from your last home.
Can I control MyBT Wi-Fi from my phone?
The new Wi-Fi Controls, which can be managed via the MyBT app or via the account settings on a browser, come as standard, for free, on the Smart Hub 2 and give parents or guardians greater control over how much time family members spend online.
How can I tell if someone is using MyBT Wi-Fi?
From the Devices tab, you can see the names of all devices connected to your network, together with those in groups. You can also scroll down to see any that are off-line (devices previously connected to your network).
How do I setup my BT Home Hub 5 as an access point?
Reuse a spare BT Home Hub as a Wireless Access PointSummary. ... Procedure. ... Hit the Reset Button. ... Connect your PC Directly to the Hub. ... Reset the Admin Password. ... Reconfigure Wireless Settings. ... Allocate New Hub IP Address. ... Deactivate DHCP.More items...•
What can I do with an old BT Home Hub?
If its an old hub which was issued to you as part of a contract, before 13 December 2019, then you can simply take it to your local recycling centre. After that date, it must be returned to BT, to avoid being charged for it.
Can I use BT hub as a router?
Well, the answer is Yes! All you need is an old BT Hub and an ethernet connection between them.
Can I share my broadband connection?
Fortunately, you can easily share your Internet connection in Windows 10 and you can do it over a direct Ethernet connection or by turning the host PC into a hotspot. The client device doesn't even have to be running Windows.
Can I use my BT mini hub away from home?
Can I use my Mini Hub abroad? You can use your data allowance in 48 European destinations at no extra cost. If you're travelling outside of these destinations, your BT Mini Hub and SIM won't be able to connect to a network to use data.
Can you use BT hybrid connect away from home?
Re: Hybrid Connect - working away from home Yes, that would be a breach of the terms and conditions. 28. The Hybrid Connect is designed to be used only when your fixed BT Fibre broadband connection is unavailable.
Can I use my old BT Hub as a WiFi extender?
Yes, as has been explained countless times on the forum. Just turn off DHCP and give the secondary hub an IP address outside of the DHCP range of the main hub and connect the hubs together LAN port to LAN port.
How do I use my BT Hub 6 as a WiFi extender?
Re: Using a Smart Hub 6 as a wi-fi extender It can be used as a wireless access point but it can't be used as a WiFi extender. To use as a WiFi access point, give it an IP address outside of the DHCP range of the main hub, disable DHCP and connect the 2 devices LAN port to LAN port by Ethernet cable.
Does the BT Smart Hub 2 have a WAN port?
The BT Smart Hub 2 has a WAN port which is essential if you have Full Fibre broadband (FTTP).
How do I add a second router to my BT Home Hub?
BT Home Hub Help - Using a Second RouterConnect 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'.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
It seems that BT in their infinite wisdom don't want you to be able to remotely administer your Home Hub (i.e. you can only get to the web administration page via a PC located on your internal network). Pretty much every off the shelf ADSL router lets you do this but not the Home Hub.
BT Home Hub Remote Access
It seems that BT in their infinite wisdom don't want you to be able to remotely administer your Home Hub (i.e. you can only get to the web administration page via a PC located on your internal network). Pretty much every off the shelf ADSL router lets you do this but not the Home Hub.
