From your web browser, open the Hub Manager at http://btbusinesshub.home Select Settings When prompted, enter the admin password and click OK Click Port Forwarding From the Game or Application drop down list, select the rule you require From the Device drop down list, select the device you want to access remotely
How do I access BT Smart Hub manager?
BT Smart Hub Manager. The easiest way to access the BT Smart Hub Manager is to type 192.168.1.254 into a web browser, or simply click on our link. (Make sure you’re connected to your home network.) You should be able to access the Smart Hub Manager from any web browser, be it a smartphone, tablet or full-blown computer.
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
Why can’t I connect to the Smart Hub?
Also restart the computer/tablet/mobile you’re using to access the Smart Hub Manager, in case there’s a problem with the device rather than the router. If that doesn’t work, try connecting to the router via an Ethernet cable (shown below).
Why can’t I access the manager on my hub?
If you’re typing 192.168.1.254 into your web browser and you’re getting a blank page or error message, there might be a problem with the Wi-Fi connection. Even if your Smart Hub has lost its internet connection, you should still be able to access the Manager.
Can I access BT Hub Manager remotely?
No you can't login remotely. It is only possible for BT to upgrade firmware remotely.
How do I connect to BT Business Hub?
Setting up your Business Smart HubUnplug all your old kit. To get the fastest possible speed with the new Hub, unplug all your old broadband kit including the power plug, micro-filters, and cable.Connect your new Hub to the phone socket. ... Plug it in and turn it on. ... You're online. ... Finish setting up online with Smart Setup.
How do I connect to BT Business Hub 5?
How to connect the Hub 5 with a standard socketIf you have a standard single socket, you'll need to use one of the filters that you'll find in the Hub 5 box.Connect one end of the broadband cable (grey plug at each end) to a filter.Connect the filter to the BT main phone socket.More items...•
Can you use a BT Business Smart Hub at home?
Yes you can use a BT business hub on a residential line to make use of the bridge mode, however, I'm not sure that it will have the Digital Voice capability of the residential hub.
What is the admin password for BT Home Hub?
BT Router Login Guide The default username for your BT router is admin. The default password is admin.
How do I put my BT Hub in bridge mode?
How do I enable bridge mode on my BT Business Hub?Click on Advanced Settings.Enter your Admin password if prompted (can be found on the base of your Hub) and click Ok. ... Click Continue to Advanced Settings.Choose the Broadband tab, then click on the Routing tab.Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Bridging.More items...•
What is the difference between BT Home Hub 5 and BT Smart Hub?
The Smart Hub is slightly taller and wider than the Home Hub 5, but it contains massively improved hardware. 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 Smart Hub also has a USB 3.0 port on its rear.
Can I use BT Smart Hub in bridge mode?
Enabling Bridge mode means Routing, NAT, DHCP Server and Local DNS will be disabled. The BT Business Smart Hub will only act as a modem.
What is the IP address for BT Home Hub 5?
Type 192.168. 1.1 (the default IP to access the admin interface) in the address bar of your internet browser to access the router's web-based user interface. You should see 2 text fields where you can enter a username and a password. The default username for your BT Home Hub 5 is admin.
How do I setup my BT router 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.
Can I use BT Business Hub 5 at home?
The Biz Hub functions fine at work (also not an infinity line), and the homehub 2 works fine on the home line - so Biz hub 5 is not faulty and there is obviously a working dsl connection at home.
Can I use a BT router 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 connect my phone to my BT Hub?
Link the handset - press OK on your phone and follow the on-screen steps. When asked, press and hold the WPS button on your Hub for two seconds - it's halfway up on the left hand side. The WPS button will flash while the phone and Hub are linking and the phone will show it's registering.
Can't connect to BT Hub Manager?
BT Hub Manager troubleshooting If you don't see the BT Hub Manager screen when you type 192.168. 1.254 into your browser address bar: Check that you're using a device that is connected to your BT broadband network. Try connecting your device to the router with an ethernet cable instead of using wireless.
How do I configure my BT router?
Click SaveOpen a new web browser on a device connected to your Hub and type 192.168.1.254 in the address bar. This will open the Hub manager.Click Smart Setup.Enter the admin password. ... Click the "On/off" button to turn Smart Setup on or off.Remember once you make any changes you'll need to save them.
What is my BT PPPoE username and password?
As posted on the forum hundreds if not thousands of times, the PPPoE details are generic and are Username bthomehub@btbroadband.com and Password BT.
What is BT access control?
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.
How to block BT internet access?
Click the Configure button which is next to BT Access Control. You'll be asked to enter your admin password. Click Yes next to Access Control Feature Enable. Select the device you want to control. Set the times you want to block Internet access to that device. Click the Add button. Repeat steps 5-7 for all the devices you want to have Access ...
Where is the Advanced Settings button on Smart Hub?
Click the Advanced Settings button which is in the right-hand corner of the Smart Hub homepage.
Is it possible to access my BT router remotely?
Discussion in ' Networks & Internet Connectivity ' started by Smiffy-UK, 9 Jan 2022 .
Location: Cornwall, UK
Hi, currently looking to see if it's possible to access my BT Smart hub 2 (6) remotely from work, I've got all the information with me apart from my local IP. I guess I need to turn on something from the HUB once I'm back home?
Location: Essex
I take it you meant 'how can I access a device behind my firewall remotely?'
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The other alternative is to script the temperature outputs from the system and send them up to something like Google Drive.
How to access BT Smart Hub Manager?
The easiest way to access the BT Smart Hub Manager is to type 192.168.1.254 into a web browser, or simply click on our link. (Make sure you’re connected to your home network.)
How to reset router to work on smart hub?
There are a few things to try here. First, reset the router, either by pulling its plug out or by using the reset button on the top of the device. Also restart the computer/tablet/mobile you’re using to access the Smart Hub Manager, in case there’s a problem with the device rather than the router.
Why can’t I see the Smart Hub Manager?
If you’re typing 192.168.1.254 into your web browser and you’re getting a blank page or error message, there might be a problem with the Wi-Fi connection. Even if your Smart Hub has lost its internet connection, you should still be able to access the Manager. However, if the Wi-Fi has dropped out, you might not see the settings.
What is the number to call BT?
If all else fails, give BT’s Helpdesk a call on 0800 800 150.
Where is the admin password on my smart hub?
Unless you’ve changed it beforehand, your Smart Hub’s admin password is printed on a plastic card that’s stored on the back of the router. If you’ve lost that card, it should also be on a sticker on the base of the router.
What to do if your router doesn't work?
If that doesn’t work, try connecting to the router via an Ethernet cable (shown below). Ethernet sockets are becoming increasingly rare on laptops, but if you are able to plug a cable directly between router and computer, do so.
What to do if you can't log in to BT Smart Hub 2?
If you are unable to log in even after trying the above list of passwords you may need to consider a reset for your router. Our guide How to Reset a Router can help you with that. After resetting the BT Smart Hub 2 router your username and password will be reverted back to factory defaults.
How to open a port on BT Smart Hub 2?
To open a port in your BT Smart Hub 2 router, follow these important steps: Set up a static IP address on the device or computer you are forwarding these ports to. Log in to your BT Smart Hub 2 router. Navigate to the Port Forwarding section in your BT Smart Hub 2 router. Find the Advanced Settings button located near the bottom right ...
What is port forwarding on BT Smart Hub 2?
This is called opening a port or port forwarding. Port forwarding is literally forwarding a port from the internet to your home network. To open a port in your BT Smart Hub 2 router, follow these important steps:
What is a BT Smart Hub 2 router?
July 20, 2019 (Last Updated: July 15, 2021) | Reading Time: 6 minutes. A BT Smart Hub 2 router contains a basic firewall to help protect your home network. A Firewall blocks incoming connections by nature. Sometimes you need to unblock some of these connections so you can run a game or application. This is called opening a port or port forwarding.
How to keep ports open after reboot?
Set up a static IP address in the device that you are forwarding a port to. This is an important step that keeps your ports open even after a reboot, power outage, or another type of device or router disconnect.
Where is the port forwarding page on BT router?
Click on the Advanced Settings button at the bottom right of the screen. Find the Firewall button at the middle of the screen and click on it. You are now on the Port Forwarding page. This is the port forwarding page from your BT router.
Why do we create network utilities?
We think that forwarding a port should be easy. That's why we created Network Utilities. Our software does everything that you need to forward a port.
