TP-Link WR340G - Wifi Receiver/Network Extender

bod1467

I'm not sure of the term. I have a BT HomeHub4. I have this TP-Link device spare and was thinking (as an experiment) of using it to connect to the HH4 wifi network and make the TP-Link LAN ports part of the network. (e.g. to connect TV etc. to the network without needing long LAN cables back to the HH4).

Is this possible? If yes, how would I configure it?

TIA.

bod1467

Nobody know?

WTFH

It's a wireless router, not a wifi extender/repeater, so if you wanted to use it, you'll need to run a cable to it, then you can use its wifi and the network ports.

grumpycrab

bod1467 wrote: »

... (e.g. to connect TV etc. to the network without needing long LAN cables back to the HH4)

.Homeplugs ?
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GunJack

however it can be used as a wifi repeater, when set up as such. Would have to dig out the user guide to tell you how.

bod1467

It was really just a thought as an experiment.

If it's set up as a wifi repeater, does that mean the LAN ports also become part of the network? (That's really the goal I'm looking for).

And yes - I know about homeplugs. But I have this TP-Link device lying doing nothing ... if it could be made to perform the function I'm seeking then cost = £0 ... these are the Money SAVING Expert forums after all.

WTFH

Yes, if you run a cable to it, then 3 of the 4 ports will become part of the network. (the first port will be the one you plug the cable into).
I have 3 old wifi routers set up like that around the house (walls are thick stone)

bod1467

That defeats the object of the exercise then. I was looking to make those LAN ports active via the WIFI part - i.e. avoiding the need to run any cables TO the TP-Link device.

danthemoneysavingman

Would WDS bridging give you the result you desire?

I do this at home with a TP-Link router and a virgin Superhub, works just fine. Though I don't use the LAN ports from the TP-Link. I'll test it later anyway.

If your router doesn't have this functionality then this can't be done, obviously.