What is the USB port on the BT Smart Hub for?

What is the USB port on the BT Smart Hub for?

The BT Home Hub 3 and 4 have Ethernet ports so you can connect via Ethernet. The Smart Hub 2 also has a USB port which you can use to charge phones or tablets. There’s also a Phone port.

Can you connect a hard drive to a BT router?

Connect USB Drive to port on your router. (The USB drive will be formatted as default to FAT32 which is fine). To open Run, either right-click on your Start Menu and take it from there or on your keyboard press Windows Key and R at the same time. Press OK or hit Enter.

How do I access my USB on my BT Smart Hub?

Re: BT Smart Hub USB external HD Setup Guide

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click ‘Network’.
3. Turn on Sharing.
4. Goto Control Panel and navigate to programs and features.
5. Type ‘run’
6. Enter \\192.168.1.254.
7. The USB drive plugged into the Hub should now show.
8. Goto File Explorer and expand the ribbon.

How do I network an external hard drive?

Adding an external hard drive to your network

1. Connect the external hard drive to the USB port of your server or computer that is always ON.
2. Click the Start button, then click Computer.
3. Right-click on the external drive, then select Share with.
4. Click the Advanced Sharing…
5. Check the Share this folder option.

How do I add a USB port to my router?

Insert a USB drive into the USB port on the front or back of the modem router. If your USB drive has a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB drive to the modem router. When you connect the USB drive to the modem router USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing.

What does BT USB do?

Bluetooth universal serial bus (BT-USB) is a wireless USB adapter. The BT-USB connects to the USB port on a PC or notebook computer. It eliminates the need for cables and can be used anywhere there are two or more Bluetooth devices that need to be connected.

Can you use a BT Smart Hub as a repeater?

Well, the answer is Yes! All you need is an old BT Hub and an ethernet connection between them.

Can I plug an external hard drive into my router?

First, you can connect an external USB hard drive to a router that features USB ports. This method works only when the hard drive features its own Ethernet port: Simply plug the hard drive into its power supply, plug the hard drive into the router with an Ethernet cable, and you’re done.

Can you connect an external hard drive to a wireless router?

Most modern routers have a USB port into which you can plug in a USB-compliant device to share with other devices on your network, like a printer or, in this case, an external hard drive. Once you’ve located the USB port on your router, go ahead and plug in your USB external hard drive.

What do you need to know about BT Home Hub 3?

Read about the new BT Home Hub 3 on BT Life! At the heart of BT Total Broadband is the BT Home Hub. Our new BT Home Hub can connect many devices around your home – with or without wires. It features smart wireless technology to ensure a strong connection, plus built-in security and intelligent power management.

How to connect a USB drive to a Smart Hub?

1/ Open File Explorer. 2/ Click ‘Network’. 3/ Turn on Sharing. Use private network option. 4/ Goto Control Panel and navigate to programs and features. Turn on Windows Features and enable SMB1 File Sharing. 7/ The USB drive plugged into the Hub should now show. 8/ Goto File Explorer and expand the ribbon.

Can you use BT Home Hub with another ISP?

BT Home Hub only works with a BT Broadband service. It cannot be used with another ISP. Please note, the BT Home Hub 3 does not support the Broadband Talk service. There is no socket to directly connect either a Hub Phone or standard telephone to this hub so you will not be able to continue using your Broadband Talk service.