#10. mickevh said: If you want the BT (or similar) "Whole Home" Wi-Fi solution, you'd probably be best off to ditch the TPLink, put SH back into router mode, turn off SH Wi-Fi, cable first BT disc to SH thence the other BT discs use Wi-Fi to talk to each other I believe. Action. Put your device close to the Hub so you're getting a good signal during set-up. It is this signal that the BT Complete Wi-Fi system boosts. The one-time state monopolys headline ad claim, which states: Only we guarantee Wi-Fi in every room. The app guides you to create and set up your Whole Home Wi-Fi system in minutes. The Smart Hub is the "Home Hub 6". @NickMNThe mini boxes will not connect to the BT hub, or any other router except Sky's one.. Updated BT has been told to stop claiming its Wi-Fi discs work in every room of the home after complaints from rivals and the public alike. The Whole Home WiFi Pack Add On Disc is an intelligent self-configuring wireless network, meaning it knows where you and your devices are in your house, and when to switch them from one disc to another. 802.11ac Wifi Dual-Band 2.4GHz/5GHz Gigabit Ethernet Port on rear for local network connectivity to another device NEW: Can be cabled to a Youview Box via the network port to spoof the network connection The syst Sent from and sold by OUTLET PRICES DIRECT (5* TRUST PILOT). BT's Dual-band Wi-Fi Extender 1200 is very fast and easy to set up, so is an ideal companion for any 802.11ac Wi-Fi router. Price when reviewed. Connect the BT disc to the SH2 with an ethernet cable to let it sync/setup. Plug one end of the ethernet cable into a yellow port on the back of the Hub and the other end into the yellow port on the disc. 4. * Dual-band concurrent Wi-Fi * 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz256QAM support * 802.11a/n/ac 5GHz256QAM support * Wi-Fi roaming 802.11k/v * Wi-Fi Band steering * Gigabit Ethernet. This is assuming you are talking about a 'Complete Wi-Fi' disc (which is black) and not a Whole Home Wi-Fi disc (which is white). If you have a Wi-Fi enabled YouView box, connecting to the internet is quick and simple. The Sky Q box is connected with Ethernet cable. 3) Once the router has rebooted fully, connect your DISC directly to the hub (removing the switch) and wait for the light on the disc to turn a solid and stable blue. Seamless, super-fast Wi-Fi, everywhere Whole Home Wi-Fi from BT completes your home Wi-Fi experience. Sent from and sold by TECHNOLOGY GIANT. It's actually a very good system as long as all the discs are working well. Get the most from your broadband. Follow the guidance steps provided in the app. Download the app. Make a note of your Hub's network name (also known as an SSID) and wireless key (password). BT Smart Hub. 2. 35.99. The issue, which was picked up by the BBC but is allegedly only The light on the Wi-Fi disc will start flashing blue and will turn solid blue after a couple of minutes. Available online for delivery or order & collect. You have one Disc or router connected to the master telephone socket, and put one or more Discs around the house to ensure youve got a strong Wi-Fi connection around the home. A Smart Hub this is the way that broadband gets into your home. Network Devices. After a couple of minutes, youll see a solid blue light on the disc when its paired. 5. The BT Complete Wi-Fi system comprises of the Smart Hub 2 and a single Wi-Fi disc designed to extend wireless range. I think the BT discs are a mesh network product rather than a simple WiFi repeater. Wait for a moment until you see an Ethernet icon on NOTE: WILL ONLY WORK WITH THE BLACK BT COMPLETE WIFI DISCS AND BT SMART HUB 2. FREE Delivery. The Plusnet Hub One is equivalent to the BT Home Hub 5A. This will provide you with advice on exactly where to place each of your Whole Home Wi-Fi discs to achieve the best coverage and performance. 79.99. This will get you the new BT Smart Hub 2 router, as well as a Repeat steps 3-8 per additional disc purchased. Extend your network even further with the additional disc. If you mean BT Complete WiFi then I can confirm the Ethernet port on a connected Disc works perfectly. Simple dashboard. If you have the Black discs have you tried Ethernet from mini box to disc. r/CasualUK. 0% finance on everything over 99. The best way to connect yourrRouter and WiFi discs is to follow the Smart WiFi option from the EE Home App. At first the Whole Home Wi-Fi setup was launched at 299.99, making it quite a bit more expensive than Google Wifi, but BT has informed us that it Key features. The best way to connect your Hub and Wi-Fi discs is to follow the instructions on the My BT app. 35.99. BT Smart Hub 2 Locked To BT Internet AC Wireless Dual Band Router DSL Modem. For new customers, BT says that the cheapest plan including Complete WiFi costs 59.99 a month. 3. Connect to your Whole Home Wi-Fi: 1 Select your Wireless Network: Enter your Wireless Password/key: 1 Admin Password for The rst Whole Home Wi-Fi disc is connected to your hub / router with the Ethernet cable provided. I was under the impression that after being plugged in via LAN, the disc should auto-associate itself with the Smarthub 2. Click the arrow to expand this section and see further navigation options. Apr 3, 2020. These adapters are the same as powerline adapters, except they use Wi-Fi to connect to each other, rather than your electrical circuit. The BT Whole Home WiFi Discs are, as Steve points out, Wi-Fi extenders. No, you can't set up the BT Whole Home to have separate SSIDs for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Plug one end of the ethernet cable into a yellow port on the back of the Hub and the other end into the yellow port on the disc. Sent from and sold by OUTLET PRICES DIRECT (5* TRUST PILOT). Make sure the connections are fully pushed in - you'll hear a click as they lock into place. Alternatively, follow the steps below to connect using an Ethernet cable. Easy set up in minutes with step by step instructions in the Whole Home Wi-Fi app. Introducing the BT Smart Hub 2 and Wi-Fi Disc. UK based subreddit for non-political news, commentary and discussion. Key features. #2. 3 x access point system. 4x Gigabit Ethernet. They usually tall talk to each other on a different frequency (5GHz). Well-known Member. The BT broadband seems to be working better and faster than Sky broadband. At BT Shop we stock a range of high quality networking devices and equipment to help protect your important files, improve your Wi-Fi connection and much more. 3x3 AC2533 Wi-Fi system. BT Refurbished Premium Whole Home Wi-Fi Add On Disc (104829_REFURB) at great prices. Accessories & Modules. BT owns all Wi-Fi Discs sent to you, and allows you to use the Wi-Fi Discs for as long as you have the Complete Wi-Fi service. They usually tall talk to each other on a different frequency (5GHz). You'll find this on the bottom or back of the Hub. joshua_welby Posts: 8,675. The latter is completely independent of the Wi-Fi on the Smarthub 2. #10. mickevh said: If you want the BT (or similar) "Whole Home" Wi-Fi solution, you'd probably be best off to ditch the TPLink, put SH back into router mode, turn off SH Wi-Fi, cable first BT disc to SH thence the other BT discs use Wi-Fi to talk to each other I believe. This will guide you through the set-up and suggest the best location for your disc. Dual-band 2.4GHz 11n; 5GHz 11ac (7 antenna) Smart channel switching. One Ethernet port per disc. As you can see, the discs connect to the hub with the strongest signal, increasing the signal from the hub as you go about the house, and significantly reducing the chance of hitting a patchy spot. Review Price: 299.00. BT Smart Hub 2 users are complaining of connection issues between their wifi-enabled devices. An irritating new glitch has impacted unlucky BT customers nationwide who Re: Does BT Wifi disc require a physical ethernet connection to work? You can use the ethernet port on the disk to pair it with your hub. Just plug it in to the mains and connect a lan cable between it and the hub. The Smart Hub 2 Get help finding the greatest positions for your discs to get the best wi-fi experience. This item: BT COMPLETE WI-FI DISC, ADD ON DISC. I purchased a replacement directly from BT in the end and that worked like a dream. The Smart Hub 2s chipset is also based on Broadcoms 63138, 4366 and 43602 (i.e. $79.95. I was under the impression that after being plugged in via LAN, the disc should auto-associate itself with the Smarthub 2. However only the main box will connect to BT hubs or discs, mini boxes use their own link generated by the boxes to link. 49. inc VAT. Sep 19, 2017. What I expected you to do is connect the distant mini to a disc in the same room so using wifi to ethernet. You can do this from the Settings menu or manually turn each disc off then on. Forum Member. A strong connection where you need it most. BT will provide up to three without any problems, they also answer their support line after two rings . Our Rating. Review Price: 74.99. Only 1 left in stock. FREE Delivery. First check the Ethernet connection from your hub (router). You can now unplug the cable and relocate the disc to another room. Compatible with BT Complete Wi-Fi System. You may wish to copy these details on to your new discs wireless card: 6. This item: BT COMPLETE WI-FI DISC, ADD ON DISC. I have two BT disks for the WiFi but could probably get away with one. The light on the BT Complete Wi-Fi disc will start flashing blue and will turn solid blue after a couple of minutes. Single SSID. Installing BT Trio / Quad pack Whole Home Discs. BT has unveiled the new Halo 3+ Hybrid Connect platform, which will enable broadband customers to call upon the EE mobile network to fill-in Well send you up-to three discs to ensure this. Wireless Network Name, Wireless Key / password and Admin password as your existing discs. The disc is connecting to the network. 06-12-2020 8:24 PM. Sent from and sold by TECHNOLOGY GIANT. Full product description, technical specifications and customer reviews from BT Shop BT has confirmed that the 2.4GHz band on their SH2 can deliver a peak WiFi speed of 289Mbps, while the same band for their Wi-Fi Discs will do 385Mbps. This will guide your through the set-up and suggest the best location for your disc. Your disc is working okay, but try moving the disc closer to the one connected to your router. A single disc wont give you any more than you have today - with your BT homehub router. BT sends additional discs to guarantee a reliable wi-fi connection in every room of your home. Re: BT Wholehome Discs Ethernet port. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer, and the other into the Hub or router. If you have trouble with the main Q Box linking to your hub you can try these steps. All is working as it should be (in theory!). Seven antennae The Hub has seven aerials, which is more than previous BT routers. BT Mini Whole Home Wi-Fi, Pack of 3 Discs, Mesh Wi-Fi for seamless, speedy (AC1200) Connection, Wi-Fi everywhere in medium to large homes, App for complete control and 3 year warranty. On the home screen, select More, Your wi-fi network and then Set up new disc. The Whole Home WiFi is an intelligent WiFi system which works out your devices current location, and which BT router is currently giving the