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(deleted) Tue 10-Dec-13 13:48:55

BT Home Hub 5 modem mode

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Does the device have a modem only mode? Engineer coming tomorrow but I want to use an Apple Airport Base Station for my router.

RobertoS
(sensei) Tue 10-Dec-13 14:39:11

Re: BT Home Hub 5 modem mode

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If it's a new Infinity install, tell him you want the Openreach modem please. It's supposed to be supplied up to 31 December.

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(deleted) Tue 10-Dec-13 16:05:30

Re: BT Home Hub 5 modem mode

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Thanks for the tip, yes new install.

Called BT Orders I'm being told engineer will not have an openreach modem to give out. I will cancel the order if I am unable to choose this option - see when he comes.

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RobertoS
(sensei) Tue 10-Dec-13 16:52:21

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Ummm. Don't be 'asty! tongue

There have been quite a few posts, but in general if the user has wanted it they have got it. Have a browse/search here and in the Fibre forum.

RobertoS
(sensei) Tue 10-Dec-13 16:55:54

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See this post and what led up to it in flat mode.

jchamier
(eat-sleep-adslguide) Tue 10-Dec-13 20:33:09

Re: BT Home Hub 5 modem mode

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In reply to a post by bosie:
Called BT Orders I'm being told engineer will not have an openreach modem to give out. I will cancel the order if I am unable to choose this option - see when he comes.

Yes, personally I would be of the same attitude.

Currently you can get the Huawei VDSL modem on eBay for very little. (HG612).

James BT Infinity 2 19/09/2012 - Sold 42/6 - Getting 49/8.5 - Sync 53 / 9.5 Mbps @ 470m approx
_{14 years of broadband (ntl: cable to BT FTTC) - Router: Asus RT-N66U - Modem: Huawei HG612 speedtest}

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(deleted) Tue 10-Dec-13 21:08:18

Re: BT Home Hub 5 modem mode

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I take it I can buy my own modem then and drop the hub?

jchamier
(eat-sleep-adslguide) Tue 10-Dec-13 23:09:00

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In reply to a post by bosie:
I take it I can buy my own modem then and drop the hub?

Its not clear if this is legit, but it works.

James BT Infinity 2 19/09/2012 - Sold 42/6 - Getting 49/8.5 - Sync 53 / 9.5 Mbps @ 470m approx
_{14 years of broadband (ntl: cable to BT FTTC) - Router: Asus RT-N66U - Modem: Huawei HG612 speedtest}

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(deleted) Wed 11-Dec-13 08:12:09

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In reply to a post by bosie:
I take it I can buy my own modem then and drop the hub?

As JC says, you can get a cheap HG612 from Ebay and use that. Line stats are available using the hacked firmware.

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(deleted) Wed 11-Dec-13 21:31:10

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Couple of ex-Gurkhas turned up to do the install, no problems getting an Openreach modem. Installed new line and sockets with military precision - they didn't even want a cup of tea.

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