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

[Swindonpete]

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 be asimple set up and will work without needing to be a technical expert?

Really appreciate any help / advice please.

[plemans]

It works for many but don't use the wps method of setup. Use the installation assistant. 

What actual router from them do you have. 

[Swindonpete]

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

[plemans]

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

[Swindonpete]

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

thanks again for helping me with this.

[plemans]

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. 

[Swindonpete]

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

[plemans]

there's guides and even a video on the support site. I think its the 4th video on the support site. it says how to setup using installation assistant. 

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/EX7700

[Swindonpete]

Great - thanks very much for this help tonight. Much appreciated.

[michaelkenward]

BT likes to lock its modem/routers into router mode, no option for modem only.

Some users resort to using a second router in AP mode, while others bin their HomeHub and get something more capable and controllable.