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If i connect a BT Disc to another BT Disc via Ethernet cable will this provide WIFI

VCaps25 — Wed, 31 May 2023 08:04:24 GMT

Hi All,

I have full fibre broadband at home. My router is located in the living room & i have a BT Disc the other side of my house to extend the WIFI which works (not connected by Ethernet). I want to be able to out WIFI in my outhouse at the bottom of the garden. I plan on connecting a Disc from my kitchen (not connected via Ethernet to the router) to a disc in the out building via an underground ethernet cable.

Will the Disc connected by Ethernet cable in the out building work as a WIFI hub?

Crude Picture/diagram of what i mean.

Thank you in advance.

Re: If i connect a BT Disc to another BT Disc via Ethernet cable will this provide WIFI

countrypaul — Wed, 31 May 2023 09:26:14 GMT

Presumably yo have mains power in the outbuilding, in which case have you considered Powerline adapters if the two buildings have a common mains supply? Powerline adapters can provide WiFi in the outbuilding if you obtain the right model. Might save putting an ethernet cable and conduit in the ground.

Re: If i connect a BT Disc to another BT Disc via Ethernet cable will this provide WIFI

VCaps25 — Wed, 31 May 2023 09:55:53 GMT

Thank you Paul. Unfortunately the router is connected to a different circuit from the power in going to the outhouse, so can't use TP-Links etc. Which is highly annoying, hence me going down the route of running an ethernet cable.

Re: If i connect a BT Disc to another BT Disc via Ethernet cable will this provide WIFI

Oxonian — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:21:12 GMT

I had a set-up like that for a period, but it was incredibly unreliable and simply not up to the standard that I needed for working at home. I was left with no option but to make alternative arrangements.

Powerline adaptors did not work for me as the outbuilding - garden office - was on a different "ring" for electricity cabling purposes.

It is also worth bearing in mind that the T&Cs for BT Broadband say that they only support systems used in your dwelling itself and not in outbuildings.

Re: If i connect a BT Disc to another BT Disc via Ethernet cable will this provide WIFI

VCaps25 — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:26:40 GMT

thank you for this. I managed to get wifi to the outbuilding by 'etherneting' two BT Discs. Haven't checked for reliability yet, however as a back up i've got an ethernet port extender.

Re: If i connect a BT Disc to another BT Disc via Ethernet cable will this provide WIFI

flycop2000 — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:46:17 GMT

I used to have Devolo Powerline wifi adapters in various rooms around my house, they were all on different circuits and they worked without a problem.