BT Homehub6 on PlusNet

[BionicJohn]

I suspect this is a question for UK members only.

I am using a BT Homehub 6 on my PlusNet internet account. The supplied PlusNet router is essentially a Homehub5, and PlusNet is a no-frills BT service, otherwise they are separate businesses.

The BT HH6 works really well on all fronts - 5GHz, 2.4GHz and Ethernet. My problem is that BT's open access "BT Wi-fi" channel is still visible.

My questions are:

Is this "BT Wi-fi" channel live and active?

Can BT Internet users log in to it?

As I am not a BT Internet customer, how can I check?

As I believe it can only be disabled by the registered BT user of the BT HH6 / telephone line, are there any other ways to disable it?

Any insights welcome.

Iechyd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.

 

[Rick998]

Are you sure that it's not another BT user nearby?

According to this thread on the PlusNet forums, PlusNet-supplied Home Hub 6's for residential use don't have the BT WiFi FON capability, only the business versions.

It might be an idea to follow-up your query over on the PlusNet forums - presumably more specific knowledge than this generic help site.

Hope this helps...

 

[BionicJohn]

Thanks for replying.

I'm sure the BT Wi-fi is from the HH6. This is what WiFi Analyser shows when I'm right by the HH6.

I have a residential BT HH6, from when I was a BT customer. They never asked for it back when I switched to PlusNet.

However asking in the PlusNet Community Forum is a good idea. Cheers!

Iechyd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.