topic Re: Use spare plusnet hub one as a wireless WiFi extender / bridge in My Router

Use spare plusnet hub one as a wireless WiFi extender / bridge

JohnnyPP — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:44:47 GMT

Hi all,
I'm of limited technical knowledge, especially in this field, however I like to learn. I've recently acquired a new plusnet hub one router and wondered whether I can make use of old plusnet hub one to better spread my WiFi around my house? I've watched several videos and read some articles but still remain a little unclear. I don't want to connect my routers via ethernet cable, this isn't practical I wondered whether they could work wirelessly for the 'spare' router to pick up and push WiFi signal further round the house? If not I think power line extenders are my next step. Thanks in advance for any advice given.

Re: Use spare plusnet hub one as a wireless WiFi extender / bridge

MisterW — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:39:19 GMT

I don't want to connect my routers via ethernet cable, this isn't practical I wondered whether they could work wirelessly for the 'spare' router to pick up and push WiFi signal further round the house? If not I think power line extenders are my next step.

Its not possible to connect them wirelessly I'm afraid. If an ethernet cable is not an option, then connecting via a pair of powerline extenders would be possible, although some powerline extenders can be bought with built in wireless access points and may be a simpler option.

Re: Use spare plusnet hub one as a wireless WiFi extender / bridge

Xspye — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:27:12 GMT

I recently used a cheap pair of power line extenders for this very purpose and it worked a treat. They were older ethernet versions from eBay for £5 - but have increased coverage brilliantly..

Re: Use spare plusnet hub one as a wireless WiFi extender / bridge

chandu — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:27:17 GMT

@Xspye thank you for the information. Would appreciate if you can supply the brand and the eBay seller's details for the power line extenders.

Many regards,

Chandu.

Re: Use spare plusnet hub one as a wireless WiFi extender / bridge

Xspye — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:12:32 GMT

I've got a pair of TP link AV600s. It was a private sale rather than an eBay shop (they aren't selling anything at the moment!)

Just seen a similar set on Facebook marketplace for £15 for 4 power line adapters

Re: Use spare plusnet hub one as a wireless WiFi extender / bridge

chandu — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:52:27 GMT

@Xspye Thank you very much for your information. It is worth knowing what to look for.

Many regards,

Chandu.

Re: Use spare plusnet hub one as a wireless WiFi extender / bridge

Baldrick1 — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:19:02 GMT

@chandu

Just bcause powerline units work in one property doesn't mean that they will definitely work for you, see https://community.plus.net/t5/Tech-Help-Software-Hardware-etc/Powerline-Unit-Performance/m-p/1607450#M85015

Re: Use spare plusnet hub one as a wireless WiFi extender / bridge

chandu — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 15:59:49 GMT

@Baldrick1

Thank you very much for the information on powerline usage's possible restrictions etc. It is much appreciated.

Many regards,

Chandu.