@woozle 

Internet and phone worked fine until I tried to install the AXE75.

Looks like I need to check again whether the phone will work with the Hub2 connected to AXE75 (LAN to WAN). But when connected, the AXE75 was saying no internet (light still orange, not green). Maybe that doesn't matter if the AXE75 is just for Wi-Fi?

Yes, PC previously connected to Hub2 LAN port and phone and internet fine.

  @woozle 

I hadn't done that so need to change back to Dynamic IP.

  @Basboi85 

I don't think the phone connects wirelessly to the BT Hub as the phone base plugs in directly to a phone port on the Hub.

As with one of the other replies, I will need to reset the AXE75 to Dynamic IP.

  @woozle 

I don't need parental controls or VPN so will have to try again with AXE75 as AP.

  @Big-Giz-51 

Ah well that's a result your house phone doesn't connect wirelessly, 

I would advise making sure your dhcp on your bt hub ( so it handles the job of routing ) is on and leave the bt hub router wifi off if both the bt hub and tp link router are next to each other and you should be able to log in to the tp link router via the web gui (not sure if you can by tether) and there should be a option that says operation mode, 

Select that then there should be a option called AP mode 

Select that and i beleive the router will then re boot then it should just work by granting wifi access and I beleive you should still be able to access the tp link router via the tether app. 

It's been a while since I set up 2x of my Ax72 routers in AP mode so it may ask you to do some settings 

  @Basboi85 

Just went and looked and You can do via the tether app 

  @Big-Giz-51 Not sure if this method will help you and this is what I did and will need to complete as well:

1. Moved my landline number to Voipfone
2. I use the Voipfone Soft phone app on my mobile to receive landline calls (I can make calls as well)
3. I will look to purchase:  Adapters - which convert an existing analogue phone into a modern digital one

Number 3 is where I am at, and according to Voipfone, it should work fine as it is a standard request.

Please note, number 1 will cost money.

Good luck!

  @GoonerTastic72 

I wouldn't buy into not being able to use analogue phones with voip. 

Watch this video as this bloke shows it can be done 

https://youtu.be/Id_KGXMcJHk?si=-cd0d0ur9zKLGpfB

You can still use your analogue phones and if you have multiple phones with internal wiring around your property with out trying to sound rude as im truly not  ,

alot of the senior generation  to me ( I'm 39 but my brain forgets im not late20's anymore where my body feels like I'm 50 🤣 ) prefer and are used to using and have analogue phones scattered around their property. 

Plus as the newer walk about phones the buttons are smaller than the 'older phone units' which can make it harder for seniors with problems with sight as well as difficulty using there fingers or unfortunately if they are suffering with dementia they may have memories of using a "landline" so this way maybe easier for them to keep connected. 

Yes it's not fully embracing the future but sometimes the older ways are better in certain circumstances. 

OK this way you may have to tinker a bit ( and if your into networking its another project but still gives you the option and possibly have to spend a little bit of money ( possibly £10-15 maybe a bit more or less if you have/dont some of the bits ) as he tells you what you will need in the video 

I only come about this video by accident 

  @Basboi85 

Good YouTube video, thank you! However, this is not just tinkering; it's a major change that requires specialist skills and may involve new costs, also the quality may be poor, and alarm systems may not work, I can be wrong, he did mention this as well. However, this is perfect to see working as well!

A softphone can be a perfect stop-gap solution while a more permanent option, like the one mentioned above, is found. It works seamlessly on both mobile devices and desktops.

To be honest, I might just stick with the softphone option! Meanwhile, my parents-in-law will use the adapter solution and DECT phones, as it’s a one-off cost.

Cheers.

  @Basboi85 

Firstly, thanks to all of you who have contributed suggestions to overcome my problem. I found partial success this afternoon in as much as the phone is working. However, it's a rather cumbersome set up involving both the BT Hub2 and the AXE75 being utilised (not much room on the small cupboard where the routers are located) .

Here's the set up that finally worked: leave Hub2 set up as it was (providing Wi-Fi, ethernet and signal to the phone); connect Hub2 LAN to AXE75 WAN, change AXE75 setting back to Dynamic IP from PPPoE. I then turned off Hub2 Wi-Fi, leaving Hub2 providing any ethernet connections and the AXE75 providing the WiFi. And hey ho, the phone was still working - result!

Thanks again guys. 👍😊