everthewatcher
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I've always wondered if the BT Smart Hub could be put into bridge/modem mode just like the business version as with the previous firmware 'Bridge
Mode' would briefly pop up top right on the home page before being replaced by 'BT Smart Hub Manager'.
It can. The setting is on a page hidden on the home version.
Navigate Advanced Settings > Log in > Broadband > Internet
Change the /internet part of the address to /routing.
This brings up a hidden page. At the bottom is a setting for Bridging.
As this turns the hub into a modem you'll have to switch your router to 'Does your Internet connection require a login? YES' or the equivalent and enter the connection details, plus set connection type to PPPoA for ADSL or PPPoE for VDSL as appropriate.
Bear in mind this will disable all router functions such as NAT, DHCP and DNS.
No, I've not tried it yet and, other than resetting, I don't know how you get it out of bridge/modem mode or what its IP address changes to if any.
Mode' would briefly pop up top right on the home page before being replaced by 'BT Smart Hub Manager'.
It can. The setting is on a page hidden on the home version.
Navigate Advanced Settings > Log in > Broadband > Internet
Change the /internet part of the address to /routing.
This brings up a hidden page. At the bottom is a setting for Bridging.
As this turns the hub into a modem you'll have to switch your router to 'Does your Internet connection require a login? YES' or the equivalent and enter the connection details, plus set connection type to PPPoA for ADSL or PPPoE for VDSL as appropriate.
Bear in mind this will disable all router functions such as NAT, DHCP and DNS.
No, I've not tried it yet and, other than resetting, I don't know how you get it out of bridge/modem mode or what its IP address changes to if any.