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More than one smart hub 2

Jonny_B — Sun, 21 May 2023 14:10:04 GMT

Apologies in advance - I don’t have a lot of experience. I have a Smart Hub 2 and a wired Ethernet to a distant part of the house. At the end with the SH2 there are a few black discs which give good coverage. I want to cover the other end of the house which needs some other hubs for different devices so need Ethernet ports. Can I buy a second SH2 to physically connect to the first by a cable and plug the other devices at the far end into that second one? Will this work? Is this the best option? Thanks again .

Re: More than one smart hub 2

Devon_Dave — Sun, 21 May 2023 14:18:22 GMT

Plenty of other options by using a wireless access point.

Re: More than one smart hub 2

licquorice — Sun, 21 May 2023 16:02:02 GMT

Indeed, it's fine to repurpose a hub as a wireless access point if you have one lying around, but it wouldn't be the first choice if a purchase is required.

Re: More than one smart hub 2

Jonny_B — Sun, 21 May 2023 16:58:58 GMT

What would be your first choice? Any recommendations?

Re: More than one smart hub 2

Jonny_B — Sun, 21 May 2023 16:59:38 GMT

What options would you recommend for something simple?

Re: More than one smart hub 2

spile — Mon, 22 May 2023 06:19:05 GMT

Almost any router can be repurposed as a wireless point so try it out. It will take a bit of reconfiguring. Read the start of this thread which explains how to do it https://www.avforums.com/threads/faq-using-two-routers-together-extending-wi-fi.1554662/