BT Home Hub 5

[#1]

I get my line speed on the 5GHz
But fluctuates on 2.4GHz
My line speed is 57Mbps.  I connect all my devices to 5Ghz network and non 5GHz wifi enabled devices connect to 2.4GHz
Very happy.  No charges on my BT account for the router apart from £6.95 postage charge.
Set up was easy.  Waiting to be put on the fast path

[#2]

So i have been using the new BT Home Hub 5 for a few weeks now and thought id just update on how im finding it so far . I have found it to be much more stable than the openreach modem and the fact being able to view connection stats .Wireless range appears to be speeds are a bit up and down on the 2.4ghz band but 5ghz band is perfect out of all the home hubs i have tried over the years this one has by far been the best one .
3. Firmware version: Software version 4.7.5.1.83.8.173.1.4 (Type A) Last updated Unknown
4. Board version: BT Hub 5A
5. VDSL uptime: 2 days, 08:57:31
6. Data rate: 17133 / 63076
7. Maximum data rate: 17331 / 74983
8. Noise margin: 6.0 / 7.1
9. Line attenuation: 0.0 / 17.8
10. Signal attenuation: 0.0 / 17.8

[#3]

Is it possible to turn off the BT Fon wifi with the homehub 5 when using it with plusnet? I know this wasnt possible within the hub settings on the homehub 4?

[#4]

Yes just by doing a factory reset and leaving it plugged into the Plusnet connection.  Then enter your PN details
It will disable after a few days.
Jamie

[#5]

I have also bought my self a BT HHH 5 and want to use it for my plus net fibre BB.
Has anybody managed to do this yet and if so how. Many thanks.

[#6]

http://192.168.1.254/ ; go to advanced settings
enter  admin password and enter the Broadband username: username@plusdsl.net
                                                        Broadband password: (your username password)

[#7]

Thanks for that. Do I plug it directly to phone line or do I still need the BT modem?

[#8]

if you have plusnet fibre yes you need to connect via the openreach bt modem

[#9]

lan1 from bt modem to the red slot on the bt home hub and connect the way you want wires or wireless network

[#10]

You don't need the openreach modem if you have the home hub 5 as it has a built in vdsl modem .

[#11]

Thanks David and James. Have you guys actually done this and got it working or anyone? Going to give it a go this evening fingers crossed it will work.
The plusnet router has weak wifi signal so i am hoping this BT one will be much better. Will then have to update my laptop wifi card too to make most of it.

[#12]

As James has said you don't need the openreach modem, set mine up today and all working within a couple of minutes.
jim:quote

[#13]

All i did to set my HH5 up was simply enter my plusnet username and password into the required field and was connected straight away. With the openreach modem i found it would not stay connected for no more than 3 days but the HH5 has certainly made a huge difference if anyone is thinking about getting one id certainly recommend the HH5.
Current Stats From My HH5.
3. Firmware version: Software version 4.7.5.1.83.8.173.1.4 (Type A) Last updated Unknown
4. Board version: BT Hub 5A
5. VDSL uptime: 7 days, 02:52:31
6. Data rate: 17133 / 63076
7. Maximum data rate: 17324 / 75274
8. Noise margin: 5.9 / 6.4
9. Line attenuation: 0.0 / 17.8
10. Signal attenuation: 0.0 / 17.8

[#14]

The guide in the link below should help you.
http://community.plus.net/forum/index.php/topic,113872.0.html
This applies to to all hubs from 2 onwards on ADSL and 3 onwards if using FTTC
All hubs apart from 1 can be used on PN ADSL service

[#15]

i only point out the openreach modems is for fibre connections and i do not have a connection issue mine stayed connected for 5 days or more thats with bt home hub 4