Setting up BrightBox 2 as a bridge and access point

[PS56]

If this query should be in another forum location please advise.

Hi All.

I want to link a couple of PCs to a 2.4GHz hotspot using a BrightBox2 as a bridge and switch. There have been some articles on the forum whose links give me an unhelpful access denied page so I'm requesting help here. I'm not looking for alternative solutions just the ability to set the BB2 so it will connect to the 2.4GHz only hotspot as some form of cabling is not possible.  A bonus would be for the BB2 to be able to become a local 5GHz access point.

[Mustrum]

@PS56   have a look at the following post, it describes the process for a BB1, but you should be able to do the same on a BB2.

https://community.ee.co.uk/t5/Broadband-Landline/To-make-a-second-Brightbox-as-a-WAP-on-your-LAN-to-... 

[XRaySpeX]

No, it covers all types of Brightbox!

[XRaySpeX]

What exactly is the 2.4 GHz hotspot that you have?

The BB2 does both 2.4 & 5 GHz WiFi.

[PS56]

Thank you but the functionality appears to be for an access point, with cabling, and not a wireless bridge.  Useful article much of which till point 7 I had implemented.

[Mustrum]

@PS56  if it is a wireless bridge you want then you will need something else.

What is it you are trying to do?

[PS56]

Using a basic Moto G3 Motorola mobile as a temporary hotspot due to house renovation. Was with EE and acquired several BB2s and spec suitable for several remote site applications once I can master the bridge functionality.

[XRaySpeX]

Yes, it's intended to be wired but you can use mains plug-in Powerline Adapters instead.

EDIT: As your initial hotspot is a mobile phone, these won't work.

[PS56]

I've used dedicated wireless bridges in the past so I know the advantages however as I have a number of BB2s I wanted to use what I already had and could afford to replace cheaply whether by theft or damage.

The idea I'm toying with once I sorted out the bridging problem is to help relatives who have a remote allotment with livestock which has had a number of thefts.

[Mustrum]

@PS56  OK, then you will either need a wireless bridge, or perhaps a mobile router.

One way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu7W7UaMNTY