What to replace a HomeHub 2?

Maundie · 20 Nov 2013 at 12:48

I have BT infinity (so a seperate modem) and was wondering if replacing the HomeHub 2 is recommended and if it is can anyone suggest what to replace it with.

I was thinking Asus DSL-N55U but not sure it's worth it or will infact work better than the HomeHub 2.

Uhtred · 20 Nov 2013 at 13:08

As an existing customer you can get the new HH5 for under £50 I believe. A lot of people here will recommend the Asus N56U which I own.

thenewoc · 20 Nov 2013 at 13:15

There may be some devices in the pipeline which are modem and router in one device. I'm keeping an eye out for news on a new such device from TP-Link TD-W9980, also compatible with adsl. If it ever comes to market it might be good also for people who have adsl now but are considering a move to fibre when it becomes available to them.

Maundie · 20 Nov 2013 at 13:20

Uhtred said:
As an existing customer you can get the new HH5 for under £50 I believe. A lot of people here will recommend the Asus N56U which I own.

Is the HH5 any good?

Does anybody know if the HH5 has the modem built in?

Cosimo · 20 Nov 2013 at 13:30

Maundie said:
Is the HH5 any good?

Does anybody know if the HH5 has the modem built in?

Yes it does and has four Gigabit ports, spec:

http://www.shop.bt.com/products/bt-home-hub-5-90RY.html

You can buy one as an upgrade or get one free if you renew/upgrade your contract:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=25330017#post25330017

I've got one and no complaints.

Maundie · 20 Nov 2013 at 13:44

Just checking with BT and I can get the HomeHub 5 for £45, would people recommend this then over a different make?

KIA · 20 Nov 2013 at 15:12

HH5 is a good spec for £45, if you don't mind the dumbed-down firmware.

Glanza · 20 Nov 2013 at 15:35

Also better off going with the HH5 as BT like to offer 0 support at all if they even get a wiff that your not using their kit.

Maundie · 20 Nov 2013 at 15:36

Cool, thanks for the feedback guys, may buy one then as I'm sick of the 2 plug sockets being used for the modem and HomeHub as it's in the kitchen (where the phone line comes in by the back door).

Uhtred · 20 Nov 2013 at 16:13

Also if you use, or will want to use BT TV in the future it will be a lot easier with HH5