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EE Hub firmware versions

We regularly update your Smart Hub to keep your broadband secure, stable, and performing at its best, often adding new features and behind-the-scenes fixes.   Hub nameModelCurrent firmware versionNotesSmart Hub 6 PlusSH30Ar4.26.3 Smart Hub 6 PlusSH31...

James_B by EE Community Manager
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Top Tips for pairing your WiFi Extenders to the Smart Hub 7 Pro

We’ve seen a few customers asking for help pairing their extenders wirelessly with their Smart Hub 7 Pro. We haven’t been able to confirm a fault, but if you need some more help, there’s a reliable workaround that usually gets things connected first ...

Chrissy_G by EE Knowledge Specialist
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Google Pixel 8 WiFi issues?

We're aware of reports from Google Pixel 8 users who are having difficulties connecting their phones to the new Smart Hub 7 Plus. When trying to connect your Pixel 8 to the hub's WiFi, you may find that it fails to connect at all, or connects very br...

James_B by EE Community Manager
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Need Help with Your Home Broadband Speed or Connection?

To effectively help you with any Broadband speed or connection issues we would need to see some hard data about your line after carrying out a few short tests for starters, which will enable us to diagnose the problem and advise you further.   Using ...

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XRaySpeX by EE Community Star
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Changing Your WiFi Password on a Smart Hub

You may have seen in the News that some ISPs have had a security breach whereby their users' routers WiFi passwords have been hacked. You might want to change the WiFi password of your EE Smart Hub router in case a similar attack is made against EE's...

XRaySpeX by EE Community Star
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Resolved! Connecting TP-Link RE330 extender to EE Smart Hub

I have followed all the instructions but cannot connect.My WiFi network recognises the extender, but not the password. This is supposed to be the same as my network password, but will not work.it's been suggested that it could be something to do with...

colloB by Investigator
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Resolved! Ceased contrac

I have just signed into my EE broadband account to see how long is remaining on my contact and it says ceased since the 10th Feb, I have had no emails to let me know it was ending but I still have wifi & still paying do I set up a new contact?

MSO in Tetbury

So broadband goes down 12:00 24/2/26 and despite repeated assurances it will be up and running by end of day we are now at 14:13 on 27/2/26 still with no return to normal service.EE guides advise a MSO ref. IMT18612/26 raised and Openreach on the cas...

ICKY55 by Explorer
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Full Fibre Upgrade

I have a two years contract for Full Works Fibre 67 that expires in October 2026. As part of the contract I am entitled to a "free" upgrade to full fibre when it becomes available in my area which it now is. I enquired about activating the "free"upgr...

Port Forwarding issue on Smart Hub 7 Plus

I'm trying to get faster download speeds for remote access to my Synology NAS. I've configured port forwarding on the Smart Hub 7 Plus but it still shows closed when checking. Synology say the ISP could be preventing this if they use Carrier-Grade NA...

PeterAF by Investigator
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Resolved! Broadband Increase

Took my plan out at the end of Dec based on a cost of £28.99 per month. to be told less than 2 months later it will cost £4 more per month for the next 12 months and then most likely go up another £3 next year. Anyone else feel like its a scam? Espec...

Resolved! Non existent WiFi extender

My EE  broadband contract includes a router, hybrid connect, and WiFi extender, which are all configured. The EE App shows a second non existent WiFi extender ready to configure. When I try to add Digital Voice to the contract, the order adds £10 a m...

cepenpark by Investigator
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Resolved! Recycling old router

I wasn't aware I had to return to my old router and disposed of it via an appropriate recycling route at my local tip. I keep getting text messages asking me to return the router, what can I do, I feel sick with worry. 

Juliepjp by Visitor
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