Using BT home HUB 2.0 as a wireless access point

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Hello Chaps,

My Query:

I'm moving to temporary accommodation which has internet provided via a Ethernet port. I was wondering if I could possibly connect a BT home HUB 2.0 or in fact an router into the Ethernet port and somehow get wireless internet through that to connect wireless devices?

I have no idea who the IP is at this stage, or where the cable is coming from From my research so that I figured I need to disable DCHP and something along those lines? (That's as far as I got)

I understand there are devices available in the market such as the TP Link 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router . But I found a hub lying around at home and well, that's free!

 

[bremen1874]

It'll depend on how many devices you want to connect, and the number of devices the provided Ethernet port will support. If you only have a single device, or the Ethernet will support multiple devices then you should be able to get away with just using an access point (or a router configured as one). Otherwise you will need a router with an Ethernet WAN port such as the TP-Link.

Personally I'd use a router as it'll provide you with additional isolation from the rest of the network.