topic Re: Moving to EE from BT - Keep using BT Hub? in Broadband & Landline

Moving to EE from BT - Keep using BT Hub?

StuMcBill1 — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:38:44 GMT

Hi,

I have just confirmed my move from BT to EE FTTP (was planning on just extending my BT contract, but guess they are merging now). I have my existing BT Smart Hub 2 setup as a modem only (handling PPPoE authentication), with my Eero 5 (NOT PPPoE compatible) taking care of the router side of things.

I was hoping I could set the EE Smart Hub Plus up in the same mode, but it appears that this is not possible from what I have read on this forum.

Is it possible to just keep using my BT Hub in its place until I get an Eero 6 Pro which will handle PPPoE authentication, meaning I can get rid of the hub completely and connect the Eero directly to the ONT?

Thanks

Stu

Re: Moving to EE from BT - Keep using BT Hub?

XRaySpeX — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:42:46 GMT

Yes, it should work as EE now uses the standard BT creds as its BB creds.

The BT SH2 will not be acting as a modem since the ONT is the modem. Perhaps you just mean pass-thro'?

Why don't you think the EE SH+ won't cut it? Modem-only mode, which it can't do, is not needed.

Re: Moving to EE from BT - Keep using BT Hub?

StuMcBill1 — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:07:50 GMT

Yeah, I probably do mean pass through, if I remember correctly, the BT Hub is just handling the PPPoE authentication (WiFi off) with the Eero in the DMZ, allowing it access through. If I could setup the EE Hub in the same way, I'd be happy.

What do you mean by the EE Hub not cutting it? In terms of coverage? I did have a few dead spots in my house with the BT Smart Hub, so I have various Eeros dotted about the house.

I'll happily give the EE Smart Hub a shot, but its just overall easier keeping the same WiFi Login details (although I guess I could set the EE Hub to the same SSID and Password and everything should connect as it would normally).

Can I set a custom DNS on the EE Hub? I currently have a Pi-Hole Ad-blocker running on my network, again through Eero.

Re: Moving to EE from BT - Keep using BT Hub?

XRaySpeX — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:16:28 GMT

Why does the Eero need to be in the DMZ? Isn't it just a router?
Cuz you said "it appears that this is not possible from what I have read on this forum".
Yes, as long as your router has only 1 SSID. The SH+ can't split WiFi bands.
No, you can't have a custom DNS on the SH+.

Re: Moving to EE from BT - Keep using BT Hub?

StuMcBill1 — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:23:05 GMT

Why does the Eero need to be in the DMZ? Isn't it just a router? Yes, I can't remember why I had this in the DMZ, but I recall previously that a guide I read stated that this was required. I've had this setup for over 3 years! 😄
Cuz you said "it appears that this is not possible from what I have read on this forum". What I meant here was that I couldn't set the EE Smart Hub in the same configuration that I had my BT Hub - it appears that I was mistakenly saying Modem Mode, when I should have said bridge mode?
Yes, as long as your router has only 1 SSID. The SH+ can't split WiFi bands. I only have one band on my Eero so this shouldn't be a problem.
No, you can't have a custom DNS on the SH+. Ah, I'll definitely be looking to utilise my Eero then.