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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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Really slow smart hub plus

Hi, having a real problem with my smart hub plus.Had multiple visits from openreach for over a month for them to say today that there is no problem from the line between cabinet and my property, they says the problems with the router. On my 2nd route...

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Resolved! Is a double socket really necessary?

I am having full fibre installed next month. The Openreach email I received says you need a double socket for the ONT and router. Unfortunately all my double sockets are on the other side of the room and it will be difficult and expensive to put in m...

Resolved! How can i get a QR code to return equipment ?

No matter which way I try to contact EE, everything is automated and none of the options allow me to ask for a QR code to return requested equipment. Checked texts and emails and I have the requests to return a wifi disc, but no QR code has been sent...

PeteH8 by Investigator
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Resolved! Poor tv reception

I have sky glass and was previously on Bt internet.   That was great.  I’m now on ee although I didn’t ask to be.   The service is absolutely awful.  The tv freezes and the definition is appalling.   Any ideas ? 

Resolved! BT broadband full WiFi transfer to EE 1.6gbps

BT broadband to EE 1.6gbpsWhat a pain it has been to switch over to EE to get new router and faster speeds. Initially I was told they can order the 1.6gbps broadband from EE as I had by complete WiFi and i agreed only then after the phone call ended ...

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Resolved! Change activation date website error

In the process of switching to EE as the current new customer 900 speed offer is pretty good. After choosing an activation date a little way off, I've tried navigating to Manage -> Orders -> Track Order -> Change Activation Date but always get a page...

jak26 by Established Contributor
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Resolved! Failed to provide solution

I raised a complaint about my EE broadband contract being renewed without my informed consent. The Ombudsman decision says upgrades were placed in-store in June/July 2025, engineer work was done, and order confirmations issued — but I never knowingly...

Resolved! Port Forwarding not opening ports

Hello,I have been trawling the forums and the internet now for hours with no joy. I am trying to open ports 2302-2306 in order to host an Arma 3 server. The server is on a second PC on my network that I can connect to with my computer over a local co...

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Phteven98 by Investigator
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