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WIFI in garden room

JoBaker — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:40:30 GMT

WIFI needed for new garden room. Electrician has set up ethernet cable from BT hub to garden room - socket on wall which I assume was ok to attach a second router to but isnt working. I have read new router needs to be configured, is there an easier solution.? A wireless N access point is one.?

Re: WIFI in garden room

imjolly — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:10:03 GMT

have you tried just connecting an ethernet cable to new socket and to device make sure connection actually works

Re: WIFI in garden room

licquorice — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:10:17 GMT

You don't need a router. A simple wireless access point is all that is required. If you already have a spare router you can configure it as pseudo wap by giving it an IP address of 192.168.1.10, disable DHCP and connect the Ethernet cable to one of its LAN ports.

Re: WIFI in garden room

JoBaker — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:23:18 GMT

Yes Smart TV works connected from socket straight to TV but not router

Re: WIFI in garden room

JoBaker — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:24:06 GMT

A wireless access point is something you can buy.? and you connect straight from device to socket.?

Re: WIFI in garden room

licquorice — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:24:50 GMT

Yes. It is against forum rules to post a link but just Google

TP-Link TL-WA1201 AC1200 Wireless Access Point