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If you've more than one computer, want to connect up devices such as a printer or scanner or make BT Broadband Talk available on phones in different rooms of your home, you can easily set up a home network.
A home network can consist of wired connections for your printer or scanner using USB or Ethernet cables. But, for more flexibility and to use BT Broadband Talk, you can set up a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection using the BT Home Hub.
The stylish wireless BT Home Hub is a next-generation router giving you a wireless connection to all the broadband devices and services around your home. You get a high-speed internet connection without wires and the ability to make the most of the great range of BT Total Broadband features. And you'll be ready for new features and services as they're introduced.
- broadband router - enjoy a high-speed connection to the internet
- wireless access point - enjoy the freedom to connect your computer without wires
- digital cordless (or DECT) phone base station - enjoy freedom to wander when on the phone1
- versatile interface for BT Vision - our digital TV service
- make phone calls over the internet - enjoy great-value call rates with BT Broadband Talk
- make mobile calls over the internet - enjoy great-value calls on your mobile at home and in BT Openzone hotspots with BT Fusion Mobile
Plus you can make video calls via the BT Home Hub with the BT Videophone.
Your Hub is designed for the future and will grow with your needs - giving you the peace of mind that you'll always be up to date.
The BT Home Hub is designed to update itself automatically, allowing you to easily add new products and services. For example, if you aren't already using BT Broadband Talk, you can easily enable the service and add a BT Hub Phone so you can make and receive BT Broadband Talk calls around the home.
Combining BT Total Broadband with the BT Home Hub, you get a simple, powerful way to experience the full range of exciting broadband services around your home. And because the BT Home Hub updates automatically to work with new products and services, you're always ready for the latest innovations.
Remember: Wi-Fi isn't limited to your home - you can use your inclusive BT Openzone minutes when you're out and about.
Enjoy better quality calls around your home with a BT Hub Phone and High Definition Sound (Hi-dS™) capability. When both parties are using this technology, Hi-dS™ provides richer sound quality on calls over your BT Broadband Talk connection.
The BT Hub Phone is a DECT phone specially designed for use with your BT Home Hub and the BT Broadband Talk service. Your BT Hub Phone slots neatly into the front of the BT Home Hub or you can keep it anywhere in your home close to a power supply. You can use up to five BT Hub Phones with your Hub.
Straightforward, jargon-free advice and support over the phone whenever you need it.
1 Subject to phone range limits. Range up to 50m indoors and 250m outdoors in optimum conditions. Please note: additional services or wireless-enabled equipment may be required to enable some of the features listed.