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Swindonpete
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Nov 23, 2020

Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Extender and BT Broadband

Hi All - Could anyone help me - I've got a BT broadband connection with their latest router and I'm looking to buy a  Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Extender Can anyone confirm it will ...
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Swindonpete
Guide
Nov 23, 2020

Hi Thnks for the quick response. I have the Smart Home Hub the one BT just sent me? Does that help?

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 23, 2020

Not really. there should be a model number on the label. 

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    Swindonpete
    Guide
    Nov 23, 2020

    It says BT Hub6-27FW It also says Type A too?

     

    thanks again for helping me with this.

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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Nov 23, 2020

      It *should* work. Just don't use WPS to set it up. 

      I say should because ISP supplied routers aren't known to be that great at playing well with others. 

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        Swindonpete
        Guide
        Nov 23, 2020

        Thanks very much. Is there a simple guide to the setting up steps without using WPS please?