BT Router

[Terryc843]

Hi

I currently have BT full fibre internet. If I bought the Orbi 860 would this replace my current BT Smart Hub 2 or would I still need to use this?

Thanks

Terry

[plemans · Accepted solution]

If the FIBRE line goes directly into the gateway, then you'd need to keep using the bt hub or get an ONT only device because the orbi doesn't have a fibre connection. 

but if there's an ONT before it that converts to ethernet, then you could. 

[plemans]

Depends. Some ISP's require you to use their gateway as its a gateway/ONT device. 

Some have just an ONT that you can connect the router to. 

You'd just want to check with your ISP

[Terryc843]

Hi

Thanks for the reply. The reason I ask is that I currently plug the fibre connection directly into the WAN connection on my Hub. his suggests that the hub would not be needed but  just need confirmation.

Best

Terry

[plemans · Accepted solution]

If the FIBRE line goes directly into the gateway, then you'd need to keep using the bt hub or get an ONT only device because the orbi doesn't have a fibre connection. 

but if there's an ONT before it that converts to ethernet, then you could.