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19-08-2018 11:21 AM
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Hi everyone, just placed an order for fibre broadband (good prices!) but although a router is included in the order, there's no mention of a modem. What happened to Openreach modems, aren't they needed anymore, does the 'router' connect directly to the ADSL filter on the telephone cable? The paperwork is very light on these questions of connectivity.
Chris.
Re: Modem
19-08-2018 11:41 AM - edited 19-08-2018 11:47 AM
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No Modem needed as its incorporated in the router for FTTC
BT use the BT Smart Hub (6) which will work with plusnet, Plusnet use their Hub One which is similar to BT Home Hub 5
see
https://www.plus.net/home-broadband/faqs/fibre-optic-broadband/
Re: Modem
19-08-2018 11:42 AM
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You Will Not Need A Separate Modem The Are Not Need Now.
Your Router Will Plug Into The Master Socket If It Is One With A Built In Filter Or Via An Inline Filter If You Have A Old Master Socket .
There Will Be Instruction That Come With Your Router
Re: Modem
19-08-2018 11:51 AM
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@LifeonMars wrote:
No Modem needed as its incorporated in the router for FTTC
BT use the BT Smart Hub (6) which will work with plusnet, Plusnet use their Hub One which is similar to BT Home Hub 5
see
https://www.plus.net/home-broadband/faqs/fibre-optic-broadband/
Thanks for that, useful link. What's the general experience with extension cabling and any penalty in speed? With an all in one router at least moving things around for sucking and seening trials is easier. Is there a manual pdf for the router somewhere?
Re: Modem
19-08-2018 11:56 AM - edited 19-08-2018 12:04 PM
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Cant help re cabling etc but manual here
http://setuprouter.com/router/plusnet/plusnet-hub-one/manual-2097.pdf
also see
https://www.broadbandchoices.co.uk/guides/hardware/plusnet-hub-one
If you wish to use a BT Smart Hub 6 then look here for set up
https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/BT-Home-Hub-6-Smart-Hub-on-PlusNet/m-p/1415464#M312705
other BT Hubs here
https://community.plus.net/t5/My-Router/Use-a-BT-Hub-2-3-4-or-5-on-a-Plusnet-connection/td-p/1192234
Re: Modem
19-08-2018 12:03 PM
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@LifeonMars wrote:
Cant help re cabling etc but user manual for plusnet Hub One here
http://setuprouter.com/router/plusnet/plusnet-hub-one/manual-2097.pdf
If you wish to use a BT Smart Hub 6 then look here for set up
https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/BT-Home-Hub-6-Smart-Hub-on-PlusNet/m-p/1415464#M312705
other BT Hubs here
https://community.plus.net/t5/My-Router/Use-a-BT-Hub-2-3-4-or-5-on-a-Plusnet-connection/td-p/1192234
Why would I need to use a BT Smart Hub device? Here we use an Zyxel router and another range extender for ADSL we'll give the PlusNet router a go before trying anything else. Thanks for the prompt feedback!
Re: Modem
19-08-2018 12:05 PM - edited 19-08-2018 12:08 PM
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Some on here prefer the BT Smart Hub for FTTC against the Home Hub One
The plusnet Hub one is a rebadged BT Home Hub 5 (A)
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