BT reveals Home Hub 5 with ac Wi-Fi - Page 2

qasdfdsaq · 03-08-2013, 17:00

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

Home Hub 4 came out like three weeks ago, a big kick in the 'nads for early adopters.

Don't worry, it won't be hitting the shelves for a while yet.

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Originally Posted by Zee

the great thing about this is the integrating modem/router into one!

The Home Hub 3 had an integrated modem too (albeit not VDSL), I do wonder what Openreach's opinion is on this, as until now the separate VDSL modem was their official demarcation point and ISPs were not permitted to change, replace, or modify it.

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Originally Posted by Mick Fisher

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Originally Posted by craigj2k12

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Originally Posted by Zee

the great thing about this is the integrating modem/router into one!

Not really, I would see that as a downside

That's how I see it too.

Sky are going down this route as well.

Just gotta hope my BTO modem don't suffer a premature demise.

How is that a downside? There's nothing preventing you from continuing to use a separate modem exactly as before. The previous Home Hubs all had built-in modems and nobody was forced to use them.

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Originally Posted by ShadowTD

Disappointing. I was planning to use my own router.

Who's stopping you?

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Originally Posted by Mick Fisher

ATM, with a separate modem, there are a couple of options for using your own router. With an all-in-one device, if no modem mode is included, you will at least be able to configure it to allow your own modem to piggy-back to the sky hub's DMZ.

Everyone already can, and will continue to be able to use whatever modem they want, although it is not officially approved.

You do not have to use either the supplied modem or router, all-in-one or otherwise (unlike VM)

Those who insist on using the "existing" Openreach standalone modem will be able to find them on eBay for pretty cheap (again though, not officially approved :P)

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Originally Posted by Stuart

Depends.. I have a Superhub and because of the problems that had, I use a router. Before, I was paying to power one modem and one router. Now, I am paying to power two routers.

Unlike VM and the Superhub however, Openreach do not control what modem you use, you can switch back to the old standalone modem or any other compatible modem at any time.

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth

Does Home Hub 5 have modem mode? Anybody know? Lots of fun if not!

Even if I knew, I would not be allowed to say. Though if it didn't, it doesn't really matter. We don't know yet if Openreach are going to stop supplying the standalone modem on all installs. My guess would be that they continue to give everyone the Openreach modem and certain BT customers are simply instructed to not use it.

Skie · 05-08-2013, 20:46

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Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

The Home Hub 3 had an integrated modem too (albeit not VDSL), I do wonder what Openreach's opinion is on this, as until now the separate VDSL modem was their official demarcation point and ISPs were not permitted to change, replace, or modify it.

One of their recent things mentioned trials allowing third party ISP's to provide all in one kit. I'm sure there will still be instances of openreach providing a modem where the ISP has no integrated one available for that particular service.

qasdfdsaq · 06-08-2013, 23:56

Ah, must have missed that. I'm sure we'll be hearing more about it soon enough.

Chrysalis · 07-08-2013, 17:49

sky lagging a bit behind now.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardwar...ith-ac-wi-fi/1

in terms of using own device openreach have laid out limitations to what can be connected, eg, has to be vectoring capable and support certian specifications.

Mick Fisher · 07-08-2013, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Chrysalis

sky lagging a bit behind now.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardwar...ith-ac-wi-fi/1

in terms of using own device openreach have laid out limitations to what can be connected, eg, has to be vectoring capable and support certian specifications.

Sky seem to lagging more than a bit.

Rumour has it that the SR-102 is exactly the same as the SR-101 in the router dept. but has just had a VDSL modem grafted on for DIY installs like ADSL.

pip08456 · 22-08-2013, 20:26

Actually had one of these HH5's in my hands Tuesday. It's just waiting for the modem side of it to be certified by Openreach.

Expect it to be released sometime this autumn.

BenMcr · 22-08-2013, 22:17

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Originally Posted by umbrokhan786

Home HUb 5 will beat superhub 2...

I'm sure VM will be aware of this lol

pip08456 · 22-08-2013, 22:55

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Originally Posted by wincraftpro

Hello. Zee. I know this is offtopic. But while you were trialling the BT Home Hub 4, did you have to send the equipment back?

Trialists generally get to keep the equipment. I know of no BT trial where the equipment has had to be returned.

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth

Does Home Hub 5 have modem mode? Anybody know? Lots of fun if not!

Damn that was a question I should've asked on Tuesday. I will find out for you though Seph.

Chrysalis · 22-08-2013, 23:29

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Originally Posted by pip08456

Actually had one of these HH5's in my hands Tuesday. It's just waiting for the modem side of it to be certified by Openreach.

Expect it to be released sometime this autumn.

looking unlikely during autumn, I will PM you if you like as to why.

pip08456 · 22-08-2013, 23:30

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Originally Posted by Chrysalis

looking unlikely during autumn, I will PM you if you like as to why.

Please do so.

qasdfdsaq · 13-09-2013, 02:28

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Originally Posted by Chrysalis

looking unlikely during autumn, I will PM you if you like as to why.

What's your definition of "Autumn"?

jb66 · 13-09-2013, 07:02

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Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

What's your definition of "Autumn"?

When the leaves fall off the trees

Chrysalis · 13-09-2013, 09:49

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Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

What's your definition of "Autumn"?

sep-nov but situation changed since I made my post, I think it could well happen in november now. maybe last week of october.

bubblegun · 20-09-2013, 01:34

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Originally Posted by jb66

When the leaves fall off the trees

Leaves are all over the place in my garden this week. Damn gardening work never ends!!

Tricky · 12-10-2013, 14:36

Disappointing that the HH5 still doesn't allow you to connect to the LAN side from the BT-FON WiFi side of the router to test your port forwarding. Even spoke to the trial team on this and apparently they stop it to protect against DDoS!! Least I can use one of the other millions of FON hotspots to test my port forwarding (shame not my own!).

I wasn't asked to send mine back, got a mail to say keep using if you wish even :-)