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Wi-fi connection.

Moondragon — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:27:57 GMT

I'm looking for something to access wi-fi without connecting to a telephone or broadband socket, or a router; something that I can connect to my tablet using an internet cable. I came across this on eBay: BT Home Hub 3.0 300 Mbps 10/100 Wireless N Router. Is this, or something like this, what I need?

Re: Wi-fi connection.

licquorice — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:36:40 GMT

That is a BT router and connects to a broadband phone line (and is also very old and obsolete).

What exactly is it you are trying to do?

Re: Wi-fi connection.

Les-Gibson — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:16:56 GMT

The simplest way, providing you have a decent data allowance, is to use your mobile phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, no cables required

Re: Wi-fi connection.

gg30340 — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:38:54 GMT

You should consider getting a 4g broadband package which will come with a router that connects to the 4g network that you have opted to go with and you will be able to connect to that router with a wireless or a wired connection.

Re: Wi-fi connection.

Moondragon — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:41:54 GMT

My phone can't do that, but thanks.

Re: Wi-fi connection.

Moondragon — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:42:57 GMT

I'm happy with what I have, and would prefer not to switch, but thanks.

Re: Wi-fi connection.

Moondragon — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:45:05 GMT

I want to connect to wi-fi without having to connect to my broadband or telephone sockets, or my router, because access to those is in a different area of my home.

Re: Wi-fi connection.

licquorice — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:29:24 GMT

Right, think I understand what you mean now. Have a look at these, they use your mains wiring to extend your broadband/WiFi

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/powerline/tl-wpa4220-tkit/

Re: Wi-fi connection.

Moondragon — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:00:05 GMT

I don't need an extender; I need something that works independently. But thanks.

Re: Wi-fi connection.

licquorice — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:02:49 GMT

I have no idea what you think you can use independently. You either need to connect to your broadband via whatever means or connect to a mobile signal.

Re: Wi-fi connection.

gg30340 — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:10:44 GMT

@licquorice wrote:

I have no idea what you think you can use independently. You either need to connect to your broadband via whatever means or connect to a mobile signal.

Glad it's not just me!