topic Re: EE smart router in Gaming

EE smart router

Pageppg — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:26:28 GMT

Is there anybody out there having a connection delay issue when turning on there Xbox, ?
When connecting to Xbox there’s a delay and not picking up IPv6 instantly where has the BT smart hub never had this problem!! I don’t think the made for gamer bundle is really anything but a marketing gimmick and real serious gammer would not use WiFi to play!! Has anybody used a third party party router on there service to utilise the 1.6GB, I’m thinking of purchasing a new router

ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 Wi‑Fi 7 Router

or something similar any advice out there with using a third party router with the EE service

Re: EE smart router

Northerner — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:32:59 GMT

Hi @Pageppg

Would recommend using your own router for many reasons.

Search the forums for issues with EE routers and gaming.

Thanks

Re: EE smart router

XRaySpeX — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:41:02 GMT

I presume your Xbox is connected to the router by Ethernet. The EE Smart Hubs' ports suffer from a significant delay in waking up Ethernet devices.

If you have DV you must use the EE supplied router.