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    Quote Originally Posted by Firebottle View Post
    Most of the SMPS adapters supplied with the routers are 'generic' off the shelf, the ratings are over the top usually for the current needed.

    An easy way to tell, does the SMPS get warm? If it is running anywhere near its rating it will definitely get warm.
    In an instance like this I will always measure the actual current the router takes to size an LPSU closer to actual requirement.
    Yes, good point.

    The SMPS is only slightly warm.

    BTW. I see BT call this HomeHub2
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    Just a word of caution make 100% sure that any LPSU you get is at least 230 v (240 V would be better) as many of the China made ones while they will claim they are 230 v they are almost always 220 V . Now if you are powering a DAC or Pi or other item this may not matter as you switch the item on and use it then switch it off . However things like Routers tend to be left on 24/7 and those 220 v units will not only run hot but very likely fail after a few weeks continued use. You need to have a really good quality unit that will not have problems being on all the time and sadly that often means costly .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmangler View Post
    Connection by ethernet or WiFi?
    It is a Pi 2 so ethernet only.

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    I have looked into replacing this device on my BT Home Hub 2 , beware the DC plug is a non standard size not supplied in the iFi power switches.

    FYI

    DC Right Angle Connector
    Inside Diameter 3.0mm
    Outside Diameter 5.50mm
    Input 230V 0.3A
    Output 12.0V 1.5A

    I would be interested if anyone else has replaced one of these.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rep View Post
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    Have you tried inline DC sockets and plugs?
    Cut the connector off the SMPS with a workable cable length, and attach a socket to the cut end.
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    Final solution was to replace the router with a TP-Link TL-Link Archer VR400 V3 AC1200 and iFi power supply.

    This has solved the original issue and enabled (so far) a more stable internet, I was getting quite regular drop outs with the Home Hub 2.
    I guess like most ISP's BT provide the cheapest hardware they can get away with.
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