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Adding another BT hub to act as a repeater

PRS1 — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:34:57 GMT

I followed a thread for the above topic to set up a repeater. That worked fine, but the 2nd smart hub that’s acting as a repeater is constantly flashing purple, I assume as it’s not connected to broadband? I tried updating the settings to turn of the status light, but it’s still flashing. Any ideas on how to stop it?

thanks

Re: Adding another BT hub to act as a repeater

Anonymous — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:58:23 GMT

You're correct in your assumption. The only option is to cover it, eg with tape.

Re: Adding another BT hub to act as a repeater

PRS1 — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:11:54 GMT

Haha, I guess that might be the answer. Thank you.

Currently each hub is transmitting a different wi-fi name and different password. Can I change them to be the same and is there any benefit in doing that?

Re: Adding another BT hub to act as a repeater

Anonymous — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:21:31 GMT

Not really. There is a school of thought that suggests separate SSIDs is preferable, as you can be certain that you're connected to the nearest one.

Re: Adding another BT hub to act as a repeater

PRS1 — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:52:23 GMT

Ok thanks for the info 👍

Re: Adding another BT hub to act as a repeater

licquorice — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:11:10 GMT

Just make sure they are on different channels or they will interfere with each other.