Archer AX6000 with Deco M5s
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Hi, my current set up is a BT Smart Hub 2 (wireless router), which I've connected a 'master' Deco M5 to. I then have a further 5 Deco M5 around the house and out buildings
I have just purchased a new Archer AX6000.
Does the Archer AX6000 replace the BT Smart Hub 2? Or do I still need the BT
Also, I wish to use the AX6000 plus connect the Deco M5s and make use of both the AX6000 and the Decos
Do I link the AX6000 to my existing BT Smart Hub, and then connect the Decos to the AX6000 or keep the 'master' Deco plugged into the back of the BT Smart Hub?
Any suggestions, would be welcome.
Thank you,
Steve
Hi, Thank you very much for the message.
I believe you have the third(last) connection with the ONT modem here:
https://www.bt.com/help/broadband/getting-set-up/how-to-set-up/bt-smart-hub-2
When the Ethernet/WAN port on the BT smart hub 2 is connected to the modem, the BT hub works like a wireless router. AX6000 and Deco M5 also work as wireless routers by default so in most cases, they are all replaceable. If you have no issue with BT smart hub 2, using ISP-supplied equipment is always the first choice.
No matter you choose Archer AX6000, M5 or both, AX6000 or the first main M5 needs to connect to the 1-3 Gig Ethernet port from BT hub 2.
ONT modem goes to the WAN.
Wan port on AX6000/Deco M5 goes to Gig Ethernet 1-3.
It would be better to set AX6000/Deco M5 into Access Point.
If you want to replace BT hub with AX6000, please connect the ONT modem directly to the WAN port on AX6000.
After that, if you used to put a PPPOE username and password on the BT hub 2, now you might need to set up a PPPOE connection on the AX6000 and input the same internet credentials.
Thank you very much and best regards.