What is the IP address for BT Home Hub 5?
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192.168.1.254
Using the Hub manager Start by opening a new web browser on a device connected to your Hub and type 192.168. 1.254 in the address bar – this will open the Hub manager.
How do I find the IP address of my BT Home Hub?

Learn about the BT Hub Manager
- Open a new web browser.
- Type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar.
- This will open the Hub Manager.
- If you want to make any changes to the hub settings, you’ll need the admin password. You’ll find it on the back of the Hub if you haven’t updated it.
How do I setup a static IP address on my BT Home Hub 5?
From the Hub Manager home page, go to:
- Advanced Settings.
- Static IP.
- When prompted, enter the admin password and click OK.
- Switch On the toggle switch next to Static IP.
- Enter the correct Router address for your static range.
- Select the correct Subnet mask for your IP range from the menu:
How do I find my broadband IP address?
How to find the IP address of your router using Windows

- Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom-left of your screen, and select “Command Prompt.”
- In the Command Prompt window, type “IPCONFIG” and press Enter.
- Find the “Default Gateway” section. The number listed here is your router’s IP address.
How do I get a new BT IP address?
- Open up your web browser and type 192.168.1.254 to access the home page of your hub.
- Select the Settings tab.
- Select the LAN tab.
- Click on Private Network.
- You can now configure your local IP range.
- Once you save the settings you’ll be prompted to enter your admin password.
How do I find the IP address?
Here’s how to find the IP address on the Android phone:
- Go to your phone’s settings.
- Select “About device.”
- Tap on “Status.”
- Here you can find information about your device, including the IP address.
Does BT offer static IP address?
BT residential don’t offer a static IP, you need a business service to get one.
What is the default gateway for a BT Home Hub?
192.168. 1.254 is the default gateway for your devices I.e the hub. The 172.16 address is the default gateway for your router and is the address of the BT BRAS.
Can I use BT Business Hub 5 at home?
Yes, but you need to enter the broadband network login details for your BT Business Broadband line into your Hub for it to connect. For support purposes we have to treat your BT Home Hub the same as a 3rd party router.
How do I turn on bridge mode on BT Home Hub 5?
To enable bridge mode on the BT Business Hub 5, simply:
- Click on Advanced Settings.
- Enter your Admin password if prompted (can be found on the base of your Hub) and click Ok.
- Click Continue to Advanced Settings.
- Choose the Broadband tab, then click on the Routing tab.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Bridging.
What is broadband IP address?
When it comes to home broadband, your connection has a public IP address that is assigned by the ISP and is visible on the wider internet. Devices on your home Wi-Fi network will have their own internal IP address (using the address range 192.168. 0.0 — 192.168.
How do I get the BT Home Hub 5 for free?
If you’re an existing BT Infinity customer, simply renew your existing contract and you’ll be given a discounted price for the Home Hub 5. If you switch providers and sign up for the BT Infinity fibre optic broadband package, you’ll be entitled to a free Home Hub 5 as part of the deal. And of course, you can also buy it outright for £129.
What is the default IP range of the BT Hub?
IP range with BT hub 5 09-08-2017 05:07 PM With the BT routers the default range is 191.168.1.254, but you can create your own custom IP range within the router with no issues.
How does the BT IPv6 implementation work?
The BT IPv6 implementation simply delegates a /56 prefix for you to use, but doesn’t consider too much how it’s actually used. The BT Home Hub 6 simply takes one of the available sixteen /64 and assigns to the LAN. I’d expect it to be the same for the Home Hub 5 when it finally gets IPv6.
How do I connect my Hub 5 to my Network?
Connect your new Hub 5 directly to your master phone socket using the broadband cable (light grey ends) and filter. Slide the two parts of the power supply together, connect the power cable and switch on at the socket. Press the Power button on the back of the Hub to turn it on.