You can use a BT Home Hub as a wireless access point by resetting it to factory defaults, disabling DHCP, and entering a new IP address. You’ll also need to run an Ethernet cable between your managing router and the old Home Hub. Here’s how you can achieve this:
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 switch the hub on and of?
Firstly we wouldn't recommend switching the hub on and of, it will have a negative affect on the broadband connection.
How do I access my BT Home Hub?
How to open the Hub ManagerOpen a new web browser.Type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar.This will open the Hub Manager.If you want to make any changes to the hub settings, you'll need the admin password. You'll find it on the back of the Hub if you haven't updated it.
Can I control my BT Wi-Fi from my phone?
The access control works from your My Bt app on your Android device. Go to the My Bt app and go to more. Your will then see the option to manage device access to Wi-fi.
How do I access BT access controls?
How do I use BT access controls (Wi-Fi Controls)?Open a new web browser on your connected device and type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar. ... Click Advanced Settings.Click BT access control.Enter the admin password. ... Select the device you want to apply access controls to and click Set.Choose the start time and click Set.More items...
Can you use a BT Smart Hub as an access point?
You just need to give the hub being used as an access point an IP address outside of the DHCP range of the main hub, e.g 192.168. 1.20 and disable DHCP. Connect the 2 hubs together LAN port to LAN port.
Can I use MyBT broadband away from home?
You can use BT Wi-fi whenever you're in range of another BT Wi-fi or Fon member's wi-fi signal in the UK or around the world. This means you can log in where you see any BTWiFi, BTWifi-with-FON or BTOpenzone signal.
How do I turn off BT WIFI 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.
Can my BT Hub be hacked?
There have been rumours swirling around t'Internet for several weeks now, (opens in new tab) but it seems that a group of hackers have developed a software applications that can decode a BT Home Hub's admin password based on its SSID and other relevant information.
What is IP address for BT Home Hub?
192.168.1.254The default IP address is 192.168. 1.254 but you can change that here. You can switch the Hub's DHCP server on and off. When enabled, the Hub will lease IP addresses automatically when your devices connect.
Should you turn off BT Hub at night?
Re: Should I turn off my hub at night? Turning it off at night won't harm it but it is intended to be left on 24/7. This lets it do updates if there are any and it keeps your connection stable so unless there is a real need to turn it off you are best to leave it on.
How do I use my BT Hub 6 as a wireless access point?
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.
Can I use my old BT Hub as a repeater?
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 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 does BT access control mean?
BT Access Control lets you set times when certain devices on the network can't connect to the Internet. BT Access Control will block all incoming and outgoing Internet traffic to specific devices at the times you choose. For BT Access Control to work you need to switch it on.
Where is the Devices tab on my BT?
Tap on the disc and then press See Connected Devices, to show any devices connected to that disc. Tapping on any of the devices shown, will open Device Information. This is where you can update access controls (add or remove from a group, rename or block a device). The Admin password is needed to make changes.
Where is settings on BT Remote?
Settings is now the little cog icon in the top right of your screen. If you press UP when in the menu you have shown you will be able to get to get.
How do I see how many devices are connected to my BT Wi-Fi?
On the BT Smart Hub, for example, you can click on My Devices on the home page (192.168. 1.254) and then on Wireless connections. When you see the list, you'll probably find three pieces of information for each device: IP address (e.g. 192.168.
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.
