Can I use an old BT Hub as a wifi extender?

Can I use an old BT Hub as a wifi extender?

Like many, I have a few old BT hubs lying around from various recontracts, I also have a Wi-Fi deadspot in the opposite corner to our BT master socket, so it got me thinking can I use and old BT hub as an extender? Well, the answer is Yes! All you need is an old BT Hub and an ethernet connection between them.

How do I use my BT Smart Hub as a wifi extender?

Reuse a spare BT Home Hub as a Wireless Access Point

1. Summary.
2. Procedure.
3. Hit the Reset Button.
4. Connect your PC Directly to the Hub.
5. Reset the Admin Password.
6. Reconfigure Wireless Settings.
7. Allocate New Hub IP Address.
8. Deactivate DHCP.

How do I setup my BT Home wifi extender?

1 Press the WPS button on your router. 2 Press the WPS button on the extender (for 1 second) within 2 minutes. 3 Wait until the WPS light stops flashing. The extender is now configured with your hub/router, and you’re ready to find its optimum location.

Can I use a second BT Smart Hub as a range extender?

Re: Using a second BT Home Hub 6 as a wifi extender ? Yes, it is actually possible. On the slave device, turn off DHCP and give the unit a fixed local IP address withing te normal range of the primary. Set up the WiFi passwords and off you go.

Are old BT hubs worth anything?

Nope, they’re yours to keep, especially if you bought it yourself!

Can a BT Home Hub 3 be used as a repeater?

You can’t use it as a repeater, but if you connect it by Ethernet to the Hub6 you can use it as a wireless access point. Just give it an address outside of the Hub6 DHCP range, say 192.168. 1.20, and turn off DHCP.

What do you do with old hubs?

Basically you protectively-wrap the old Hub, and its power-cable, put them in the green bag, stick a “barcode label” onto the bag (this is a detachable part of the address label used when they delivered the new kit to you), take it to the Post Office, and get a receipt.

Do I have to send back my BT router?

When you end the BT Broadband service you must return the BT Hub that was loaned to you, within 60 days from the date the service is terminated.

Can you use a BT Home Hub 5 as a repeater?

The HH5 can be used as a wireless repeater and has to be connected to the router via an ethernet cable, connect the 2nd hub to your pc via the ethernet port, access BT Home Hub Manager on the iP address of 192.168.

What do bt do with returned hubs?

Since December, BT’s contracts have stated that the company retains ownership of the wi-fi routers and TV set-top boxes it sends to customers. The company told the Financial Times that it would “refurbish” the returned equipment so that it could be reused. Rival Virgin Media already operates a similar policy.

Does BT charge for not returning router?

Broadband provider BT will charge new customers up to £50 if they do not send their router back at the end of their contract, in an effort to reduce waste. Since December, BT’s contracts have stated that the company retains ownership of the wi-fi routers and TV set-top boxes it sends to customers.

What happens if I dont return BT Hub?

Ownership of broadband hubs and TV boxes If the kit is not returned, you may be liable for a charge. Details of charging can be found on the Tariff Guide. – You have a total of 60 days to return your items and which includes the time taken for us to send out a jiffy bag.

How to use a BT Home Hub as a wireless extender?

Step 1: If you’ve made any configuration changes to your old hub, it’s a good idea to reset it before starting, to do… Step 2: Disconnect from your main BT Hub and connect either by Wi-Fi or ethernet to your old BT Hub, you should not have… Step 3: Go to the hub manager, type: 192.168.1.254 in

Is the bthub6 a WiFi extender or AP?

Re: BTHub6 (Smart Hub) As WiFi Extender or AP (Access Point) & HH5. One of the big problems with the HH6 is DHCP, so it is probably the main Hub causing the problem. Personally I would throw both of them in the bin and get a proper router and WAP. Re: BTHub6 (Smart Hub) As WiFi Extender or AP (Access Point) & HH5.

Is there a WiFi extender for BT Infinity?

My BT infinity wifi won’t reach into one room. I tried the BT Dual Band wifi extender 610 but it didn’t work! Can anyone suggest another one? Is a repeater the same thing? Can’t do anything through the ringmain as the room is on a different ringmain! 11-03-2018 15h47 – edited ‎11-03-2018 15h49

Can you use BT Smart Hub 6 as a secondary router?

To use my existing Netgear Cable router (WNDR3700V4) as the Primary Router and use the BT Smart Hub 6 as a secondary wireless repeater / range extender and for the extra 2 usable wired ports in another room in the house.