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How does Complete Wi fi work? Is it via mains cabling

marchv — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:45:24 GMT

I've been upgraded to Halo 3, and I'm trying to position my disc to extend the wi-fi. This would be easier if I understood how it worked. The Openreach technician who installed the Halo 3 indicated that the Smart Hub communicated with the Disc via the household mains cabling. Is this true? Or do they communicate through the air?

Any insight appreciated, thanks.

Re: How does Complete Wi fi work? Is it via mains cabling

Keith_Beddoe — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:59:04 GMT

@marchv

They communicate by Wifi, to the BT Smart Hub 2, so they need to be within range.

https://www.bt.com/help/bt-halo/what-is-complete-wi-fi-

Re: How does Complete Wi fi work? Is it via mains cabling

VeteranISPUser — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:56:23 GMT

Hi @marchv

The complete WiFi discs connect to the SH2 by WiFi or Ethernet. The only way that your mains supply comes into play is if you are using powerline adapters with Ethernet to the SH2 and disc.

Re: How does Complete Wi fi work? Is it via mains cabling

marchv — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:59:12 GMT

Thanks both