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Am I able to use the DSL-AX82U router instead of the provided EE Smart Hub?

zachattack — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:37:24 GMT

I'd like to replace the provided EE Smart Hub modem/router combo unit for the ASUS DSL-AX82U instead. At face value it seems I should be able to once acquiring username and password details from EE customer support...

Currently paying for the 120-130 mbps broadband service.

Was hoping to receive a sanity check from the community before purchasing the ASUS unit.

Thank you for your help.

Re: Am I able to use the DSL-AX82U router instead of the provided EE Smart Hub?

XRaySpeX — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:46:05 GMT

Yes, you can with any VDSL/ADSL modem router such as the ASUS DSL-AC82U.

In Home Broadband settings you'll find almost everything you need to set up your own router. What's missing for Fibre is:

VLAN ID = 101.

Just to check, you do have the black Smart Hub & not the white Smart Router? The latter needs a G.Fast modem router.

Re: Am I able to use the DSL-AX82U router instead of the provided EE Smart Hub?

pip11 — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:56:01 GMT

Assuming you are on G.Fast with a speed of 120-130 you would need the AX88U as the AC82U does not support G.Fast.

Re: Am I able to use the DSL-AX82U router instead of the provided EE Smart Hub?

zachattack — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 08:27:28 GMT

Thank you very much for the feedback. As you and another user pointed out, it appears I will need a g.fast capable unit as I do have a white versiob smart hub.

Re: Am I able to use the DSL-AX82U router instead of the provided EE Smart Hub?

zachattack — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 08:28:19 GMT

Thank you very much for pointing out the g.fast requirement. Another user also made a mention of that as well. Cheers.