HarryHoudini
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I have a spare old router and was wondering could i connect it to the humax via ethernet cable and use it to access my internet router which is located upstairs, so basically its working like a wifi dongle?
Just had a quick peep at these and TPLink imply, if I read it correctly, that you can only do this on older versions of the firmware. So check it out before buying this particular model.Take a look at the TP-Link WR702N (other similar devices are available). These are cheap and have a variety of modes, one of which will do what you want. I have two.
See if it has any custom firmware to allow this. Otherwise I have a load of unwanted powerline adapters which I am willing to sell at a rock bottom price! Both NETGEAR and TP-Link.I have a spare old router and was wondering could i connect it to the humax via ethernet cable and use it to access my internet router which is located upstairs, so basically its working like a wifi dongle?
I've not tried it myself, so I can't guarantee it works, but if your router is supported you can replace the firmware and enable wireless repeater mode. Search for DD-WRT, for example.
I read it differently. It is still advertised as having client capability; I think the comment you are seeing means that the instructions shown are not appropriate for the later firmware rather than that the capability no longer exists. However I agree someone considering buying one should check with TP-Link and confirm that it will work.Just had a quick peep at these and TPLink imply, if I read it correctly, that you can only do this on older versions of the firmware.
I'd be interested to know where you found this info.Just had a quick peep at these and TPLink imply, if I read it correctly, that you can only do this on older versions of the firmware. So check it out before buying this particular model.
Note: This FAQ is only suitable for TL-WR702N with firmware version 130314 or older; it is NOT suitable for 130528 or later version.
For the sake of clarity, are you using firmware 130528 or later?I have managed to operate the 702 without reference to the FAQs
But that is not what the OP asked. I suspect that if he had an Ethernet link near the Humax he would not be asking the question.You can use an old bt home hub to do this. Bt sent me a new hub so I have the old one connected to a Comtrend ethernet over mains. I then have my HDR T2 connected to one of the hubs ethernet ports. The hub also acts as a wireless repeater. As an aside and off topic the old hubs have a print server so it's possible to connect a printer to the usb port and print wirelessly.
Suffolkboy said:I have the old one connected to a Comtrend ethernet over mains
Eh!I suspect that if he had an Ethernet link near the Humax he would not be asking the question.
he wants to us ar router as a client, which is not normally possible.