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Using a tp-link AX5400 connected to a Hub 2

paulcarter56
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Using a tp-link AX5400 connected to a Hub 2

‎11-04-2023 4:49 PM

I've moved from Virgin where I changed their router so I could plug mine into it and use my tp-link for superior WiFi coverage. How do I do this with my Hub 2?
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MisterW
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Re: Using a tp-link AX5400 connected to a Hub 2

‎11-04-2023 4:57 PM

@paulcarter56 Is this an FTTC ( Unlimited Fibre ) or FTTP ( Full fibre ) connection ?

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paulcarter56
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Re: Using a tp-link AX5400 connected to a Hub 2

‎11-04-2023 10:23 PM

There's been a delay connecting me but it will be full fibre 145.
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Re: Using a tp-link AX5400 connected to a Hub 2

‎12-04-2023 7:57 AM

in that case you dont need the Hub 2 at all. Just connect the WAN port of the AX5400 to the ONT with an Cat5e (or better) cable. Configure the AX5400 WAN connection for PPPoE using your Plusnet username (suffixed with @plusdsl.net) and password.

Job done.

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paulcarter56
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Re: Using a tp-link AX5400 connected to a Hub 2

‎12-04-2023 4:38 PM

Hi. With my Virgin router I just put it into modem mode and then plugged my tp-link into a certain port. Could I not just do that with the Plusnet router?
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Re: Using a tp-link AX5400 connected to a Hub 2

‎12-04-2023 4:47 PM

Virgin router I just put it into modem mode and then plugged my tp-link into a certain port. Could I not just do that with the Plusnet router?

The Virgin device is a cable modem/router, that is why you turned off the router functions for the tp-link router.

The Openreach ONT is a modem, so no other device is required, as already advised connect the tp-link router to the ONT

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