Ethernet Extender Plugs

[Vedek]

Hi there. I have a BT Extender Plug into which my hub is connected via an Ethernet cable. I have a separate plug plugged in a power socket in a different part of the house and provides great, reliable Internet. My question is, can I simply plug in another BT Ethernet plug in a different, additional, and it will be automatically recognised/provide Internet to that plug - and any device then connected by a further Ethernet cable? I'm not sure if they only work on pairs etc. I've had the plugs a few years now. Not sure specific model, but they are both BT products. Thanks. Hope someone can help!

[imjolly · Accepted solution]

Normally you would buy another extender and pair it with existing extenders and then you could connect your devices  if your existing extender are old then you may find it a problem in pairing new extender to the old existing ones

[Vedek]

Thanks. This is the type used at the moment - not sure how old. Can't seem to find a single plug in any case.

[licquorice]

If you can't find a single plug, don't try  to use 2 sets, you can only have one master connected to the router with multiple slaves.

[bratman91]

As others have said, you can have only one master (the one your router plugs into) and multiple slaves, each plugged into a mains socket. Depending on the model, you might need to pair each slave with the master. These adapters are typically sold as a pair but I have found that Fleabay is a good place to get single used ones. All the models I have used have identical units and it is in setting them up that makes them either a master or a slave. That means you can but a pair and use them both as slaves.