BT Home Hub 4 Technical manual

Information and
troubleshooting guide
BT broadband

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Contents
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Connect to wi-fi
1. Connect your device using wi-fi details on the card
2. Or if your device supports WPS, press WPS to
connect automatically
4
Get your broadband extras
Open your device’s web browser to follow the Smart Setup.
Then log in with your BT ID which you might have set up when
you ordered your broadband. It’s normally your contact email
address. If you haven’t got a BT ID yet, you’ll need an email
address and your BT account number to sign up (you can find
this on your bill).
If you don’t see a log-in screen, go to bt.com/mybt.
See page 4 for more on My BT and your extras.
Broadband
DSL 11 2
GigE
3 4
Broadband
WAN USB Reset Power Power
On|Off
Ethernet
Contents
Set-up summary 2-3
Get your extras 4-5
Tips 6-7
Troubleshooting 8-11
Support 12
WPS
2. 1.
Set-up summary
1
Wait for the blue light
This might take a few minutes.
No blue light? See page 8
2
Plug things in
Unplug any existing broadband kit, then:
1. Plug in the broadband cable (grey ends)
2. Plug in power and turn on
Broadband
DSL 11 2
GigE
3 4
Broadband
WAN USB Reset Power Power
On|Off
Ethernet
Power
socket BT main
socket
Filter
needed
2.
1.
Tip: can’t connect to wi-fi?
Use your Ethernet cable (yellow ends).
Using your Ethernet cable might give you the fastest speed,
but connecting wirelessly may be more convenient.
Or see bt.com/wireless-setup. Important: follow steps 3 and 4 for each device to connect it.

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My BT – all your extras in one place
We’ve made it easy to control your account online at
any time with My BT. Everything is at your fingertips.
Download all your broadband extras from
bt.com/mybt
BT Cloud
Store your precious files online for handy back-up
and easy access.
Online security
• BT NetProtect Plus
• Parental controls
BT Broadband Desktop Help
A free tool that helps you sort out most common
broadband connection and email problems (PCs only).
Your email
You can access your BT email account from anywhere,
at any time. To reset your email password, go to
bt.com/help/password.
Log in or sign up at bt.com/mybt to:
✔ use unlimited public wi-fi
✔ set up online security and parental controls
✔ see your bill and data usage
✔ get help if you need it
✔ download your BT apps

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Set-up and speed tips
The first ten days after set-up
After you’ve installed your Hub, it can take about ten days
to establish the fastest, most reliable broadband possible on
your line. During this time, your Hub might restart and your
broadband might be interrupted. This is normal. Leave your
Hub connected and turned on and it should soon settle down.
Getting up to speed
Go to bt.com/improve-speed to make sure you’re getting
the best speed possible. To get the best speed out of your
BT broadband, use a wired connection. If you’re connecting
wirelessly, the 5GHz signal will usually give you the best speed.
During this time, your Hub might restart and your broadband
might be interrupted – this is normal.
Fine tune your Hub
Your BT Home Hub 4 has its own software, which controls how
it works and what it does. You don’t need to change anything,
but if you want to, type bthomehub.home into your browser.
Your Admin password is on your Hub – we suggest you change
this to your own when logged in.
Wi-fi tips
Getting the best from a wi-fi connection
The shorter the distance and the fewer floors and walls
between your wi-fi device and Hub, the better your
wi-fi connection.
Automatic dual band Smart Wireless
(2.4GHz and 5GHz bands)
The BT Home Hub 4 uses Smart Wireless to connect to the
best signal on either band, depending on what your device
supports and where you are. To find out more about this, go
to bt.com/help/dualband.
Problem with your broadband?
And if you’ve a problem with your broadband, BT Wi-fi means
you might be able to get online if you’re in range of someone
else’s. For more about this, go to bt.com/help/btwifibackup.
BT Wi-fi
BT Total Broadband comes with BT Wi-fi, the UK’s largest public
wi-fi network. We’ve over 4.5 million public wi-fi hotspots in
the UK to get you online when you’re out and about. Find out
more at bt.com/wifi.
Turning off the Smart Setup wizard
If you don’t want to use the wizard to help you set up your
features, follow the steps at bthub.home/online_install.html.

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BT Hub connection troubleshooting
There’s a problem with your power supply or power is offPower light is off
What to do
Check that the power switch on the back of your Hub is on, the power cable’s plugged in correctly at the mains and that power is on.
If there’s still no light, call us on 0800 111 4567. We’re not so busy and can help you much faster if you call between 10am and 6pm
This shows that there’s a problem somewhere
Your Hub is working fine
Power light is orange
Power light is blue
Check the other lights in the silver bar at the bottom of the Hub and follow the instructions on pages 10 and 11
What’s happeningHub light status
You’re not connected to broadbandPower light is red Press the Restart button and release it when the Power light turns orange
Your Hub will restart and the Power light will glow steady blue. If it’s still red, reset your Hub using a paper clip to press the
recessed Reset button on the back of your Hub for a few seconds
If this doesn’t fix it, call us on 0800 111 4567. We’re not so busy and can help you much faster if you call between 10am and 6pm
If your connection is down or you think your Hub is faulty, try these three steps before calling us:
1. Check power and cables and make sure filters are fitted, then switch your computer and devices off and then on.
2. While they’re restarting, press and hold your Hub’s Restart button until your Hub light goes orange.
3. While your Hub reboots, its light will flash then go blue. If it’s red, see below.
Make sure you’re next to your Hub with a PC or device if you call.
If you can’t get online, please check your device or computer settings with the manufacturer
Think you have a faulty Hub?
Nearly all the Hubs we get back as faulty are actually fine. So if you think yours
isn’t working properly, run through the three steps on the left and check the light
table below.
If you return your Hub and it turns out to be working fine, you might need to pay
for a replacement – so send it back only if you’re sure it’s faulty.

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BT Hub connection troubleshooting continued
You’re connected to broadband but your account might not be
switched on yet
Broadband light is orange Wait until after midnight on the day we switch on your broadband. If it’s already after midnight, call us on 0800 111 4567.
We’re not so busy and can help you much faster if you call between 10am and 6pm
You’ve tried to log in with the wrong username and passwordBroadband light is red The BT Home Hub is suitable only for BT Total Broadband. It is not suitable for any other broadband provider’s or BT Business Broadband
lines. Reset your Hub’s password by using a paper clip to press the recessed Reset button on the back of your Hub for a few seconds
There’s a problem with your broadband line Broadband light is
flashing red
Check all the cables are plugged in correctly and that it’s after midnight on the day we switch on your broadband. If cables
are okay and it’s already after midnight, call us on 0800 111 4567. We’re not so busy and can help you much faster if you call
between 10am and 6pm
You’ve switched off wireless security for one or both wireless channelsWireless light is red Turn on your security – in the wireless tab in your Hub Manager
Your Hub is in WPS automatic connection mode Wireless light is
flashing orange
Click the button to connect (on your computer or adapter) without entering a pass key. The Hub will return to normal mode
after a few minutes
What to doWhat’s happeningHub light status
If your Hub light isn’t glowing blue, warning lights will
appear in the silver bar at the bottom of your Hub.
Got a question?
For common questions about connecting, go to bt.com/help.
If your broadband isn’t working, your Hub will automatically
open a help page with some useful checks to try.
If you’ve completed all these checks and need to call, please
make sure you’re next to your Hub and a PC or device.

Support
Download BT Desktop Help (PCs only)
This free tool helps you sort out most common broadband
connection and email problems. Download it at bt.com/mybt.
Get help fast
The quickest and easiest way to get help, all day every day, is to
go to bt.com/help.
Or you can call us on 0800 111 4567. We’re not so busy and can
help you much faster if you call between 10am and 6pm. Make
sure you’re next to your Hub with a PC or device if you call.
Offices worldwide
The services we’ve described in this publication may not always be
available and we may change them. Nothing we’ve written here is
contractual. When we supply services and equipment, our terms and
conditions apply.
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How to recycle your equipment
Your Hub is classed as electrical or electronic equipment,
so DO NOT put it in your normal rubbish bin.
It’s all part of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive to recycle products in the best way – to be
kinder to the planet, get rid of dangerous things more safely
and bury less rubbish in the ground.
If you’ve bought something from us that comes under the WEEE
Directive (it’ll have this symbol on it ) and it’s similar to the kit
you don’t need any more, you can send us your old kit and we’ll
get rid of it in an environmentally friendly way. Here’s the address:
WEEE Take Back Scheme
BT Returns
BT DF
Darlington Road
Northallerton
DL6 7ZY
You’ll need to pay the postage. Or, if you don’t want to send
it to us, ask your local council how to recycle it.
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