topic Re: Bt WiFi connector kit /EE smarthubplus in Broadband & Landline

Bt WiFi connector kit /EE smarthubplus

Eastie19 — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:41:13 GMT

Hi would I be able to use these BT mini connector plugs to improve my signal on the new EE smart hub plus? The signal is ok but would these boost it? Will it work?

Re: Bt WiFi connector kit /EE smarthubplus

Northerner — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:30:24 GMT

Hi @Eastie19

If the signal is ok why do you need these adaptors. You won't get any more benefit.

Thanks

Re: Bt WiFi connector kit /EE smarthubplus

Eastie19 — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:33:53 GMT

The wife just showed me them in a box she found under the stairs - just wondered if they would work with the new ee smart plus ?

Re: Bt WiFi connector kit /EE smarthubplus

Mustrum — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:33:59 GMT

@Eastie19 those plugs are to provide an ethernet connection in another part of your property, so no they won't improve your signal.

But they could be used for a variety of things in an area where you may not get a good signal.

I have assumed they are these - you can read more about them :

https://www.bt.com/content/dam/bt/help/legacy/3646-BT-Mini-Connector-Kit-WHITE-PRESS.pdf

Re: Bt WiFi connector kit /EE smarthubplus

Eastie19 — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:43:59 GMT

Thanks very useful - so I’d need to keep one plugged into the ee smarthub plus and could plug the 2nd one into my upstairs mini box ?

Re: Bt WiFi connector kit /EE smarthubplus

Mustrum — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:01:43 GMT

@Eastie19 yes, that could be one way to use them.

I use them between my router which is downstairs in the kitchen, to connect devices in my lounge. To make it even better, I then connect a small switch to the plug, which then allows me to connect my TV, Satellite Box, Sonos oh and my Hue Hub. This make for faster and more reliable connections than if I was just using WiFi.

HTH

Re: Bt WiFi connector kit /EE smarthubplus

Mustrum — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:20:09 GMT

@Eastie19 just as an example, this is the type of switch I use. I don't have full fibre yet, so need to keep the router close to the master socket, but that is not where I need the internet so the plugs and a switch help solve the dilema.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-SF1005D-5-Port-Desktop-Ethernet/dp/B00ZOOJXEG/ref=asc_df_B0766D8HZ3/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310584977443&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12886726482120880023&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045715&hvtargid=pla-563099580374&mcid=07b10a9566a53744b0ebd97e3abe24b0&th=1

Other makes and vendors are available.

HTH.