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Maryan
Aspirant
Oct 11, 2020
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NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 and UK ISP Setup

Hello everyone! I have a question regarding proper connection for AX12 router in the UK. As we know in the UK we have VDSL & ADSL connection, so we need to use modem in order to be able to connect ...
  • Newfiedrool's avatar
    Newfiedrool
    Oct 20, 2020

    Sounds good, try both and I might keep them both just in case one went down.

Maryan's avatar
Maryan
Aspirant
Oct 11, 2020

I forgot to mention I need a good router for gaming too so hope this AX12 will be a good choice or if not please let me know your recommendation from Netgear Nighthawk router range.

Thanks so much!

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Christian_R
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Oct 15, 2020

Hello Maryan, 

 

Welcome to the community! Did you end up getting the AX12 router? 

 

Christian 

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    Maryan
    Aspirant
    Oct 15, 2020

    Hi,

     

    Thank you for your answer. 

    No, I didn't decied yet. In 26 October I'm moving my broadband to BT, so they going to send me a brand new BT Smart Hub  which I can use as a modem. 

    Then I can connect it to AX12, but I'm not too sure if this is a good setup example. 

    Maybe I will need an other good modem (just modem) before AX12 instead of BT Smart Hub Router. 

     

    This is why I asked the question here as Netgear community knows best what should be the best one.

    All I need is to have a rock solid connection and good network range. 

     

    I was also thinking about adding a mesh extender like EX7700.

     

    Many thanks 

    • Newfiedrool's avatar
      Newfiedrool
      Virtuoso
      Oct 16, 2020

      BT home hubs for domestic use don't do modem only mode, you would need a modem to suit your line unless it's a business homehub which does allow modem only and that's for BT business customers.

      I use a HG612 then the router attaches to that and away I go.

       

      ive the RAX120 and use the EX8000 extender and it works well. NG have 2 AX extenders which if you wanted to remain in AX land are needed. Check out the EAX20 and EAX80.

       

       

      • Maryan's avatar
        Maryan
        Aspirant
        Oct 16, 2020

        Thanks for your answer. 

        I had HG612 previously but I throw it to the bin many years ago,  having DrayTek Vigor 2850N this modem was useless. 

        HG612 is a very old modem, not longer manufactured and supported by Openreach. 

        I'm looking for a decent solution right now. 

        Regarding BT Smart Hub I can always switch WIFI off and I have a modem, but still I don't think this is a professional solution.