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Smart Hub Plus - DNS and DHCP

Salt11
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I am considering switching to EE Broadband (Full Fibre 150) but before doing wanted to check the features of the Smart Hub Plus.  I have spoken to EE but "the technical department can't answer your question" so hoping someone here can help.

Firstly, I believe EE do not allow users to change the DNS servers.  Is that correct?

Is it possible to disable the DHCP server within the router?

By way of background I run PiHole / Unbound as a local ad blocking DNS server so want all devices on my network to use this.  If I cannot change the DNS to point to my PiHole server then disabling the DHCP server (and running my own) will give me back this control - this is what I currently do with my BT Home Hub.

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@DeltaCharlie62 : That's just the way it is with the SH+. I don't provide updates to routers. I'm just a user like you! You'll need to apply to CS with any suggestions you might have.

If you think I helped please feel free to hit the "Thumbs Up" button below.

To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone

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Thanks for the kind response, and sorry, I did not realise you are a "user" so thanks for this and all the work you are doing here and across the forums. It is much appreciated.(DeltaCharlie62).