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[PJA09]

Hi. Hoping to make our hallway corner more presentable. We have EE Router, Hive Hub, Openreach modem & TP Link plug too.

Losing a plug or two would be ideal. I'm thinking I can usb power the Hive hub from router.  Maybe the modem can go in a tidy box with loose cables. Is there an option to split router usb and feed both hub & modem.

Any guidance appreciated.

Cheers

Paul

TP link, any options there? 

[XRaySpeX]

@PJA09 : What OR modem is that? Isn't it (ONT?) fixed to the wall? If so, it won't be powered by USB.

Which EE BB plan are you on including its speed? What EE router do you have (read its label or post a pix)?

[JimM11]

@PJA09 You need to look at the PSU unit for the Hive hub, there should be a label on it which will give the output voltage and current, also if centre positive or negative, The router USB will be able to output 5V at possible 2A 10W total, so if 5V is good for the Hive then Lindy have a range of USB A Male to DC-Plug Adapter cables, but you will need to find out what the hive hub barrel connector size is and match, cables are about 4' in length, Open Reach and the EE Smarthub+ modem is definitely 12V power so you can look at doing that if you can find a barrel adapter, The EE Router is 3.5mm by 1.35mm and the OR Ont is 5.5mm x 2.5mm by the looks of it on both, you will just need to find adapters to match which may not be the easy part. 

Tp-Link you do not give enough information on it.

[JimM11]

@PJA09 Footnote: Although nice to get the router out of site, the cupboard effect can pull the wireless signal down a notch or two, so just be aware if you struggle with the wi-fi signal about the property.