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Ethernet Extender Plugs

Vedek — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:31:26 GMT

Hi there. I have a BT Extender Plug into which my hub is connected via an Ethernet cable. I have a separate plug plugged in a power socket in a different part of the house and provides great, reliable Internet. My question is, can I simply plug in another BT Ethernet plug in a different, additional, and it will be automatically recognised/provide Internet to that plug - and any device then connected by a further Ethernet cable? I'm not sure if they only work on pairs etc. I've had the plugs a few years now. Not sure specific model, but they are both BT products. Thanks. Hope someone can help!

Re: Ethernet Extender Plugs

imjolly — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:48:14 GMT

Normally you would buy another extender and pair it with existing extenders and then you could connect your devices if your existing extender are old then you may find it a problem in pairing new extender to the old existing ones

Re: Ethernet Extender Plugs

Vedek — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:54:18 GMT

Thanks. This is the type used at the moment - not sure how old. Can't seem to find a single plug in any case.

Re: Ethernet Extender Plugs

licquorice — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:59:05 GMT

If you can't find a single plug, don't try to use 2 sets, you can only have one master connected to the router with multiple slaves.

Re: Ethernet Extender Plugs

bratman91 — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:45:27 GMT

As others have said, you can have only one master (the one your router plugs into) and multiple slaves, each plugged into a mains socket. Depending on the model, you might need to pair each slave with the master. These adapters are typically sold as a pair but I have found that Fleabay is a good place to get single used ones. All the models I have used have identical units and it is in setting them up that makes them either a master or a slave. That means you can but a pair and use them both as slaves.