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Can a TELUS B20T hub serve as a wifi extender?
Hello: I am new to this forum and after having read some posts here I realized that I actually have no idea most of the terms people use so I hope my question is not too naive: I have a TELUS B20T ...
Hey Sedum2026 - To make a second B20T work, you would have to manually log into its internal admin settings page, disable its DHCP server (so it stops trying to hand out IP addresses and fighting with your main B20T), change its IP address so it doesn't conflict, and manually match the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and passwords.
Even if you do all that configuration work, it will not act as a true mesh network
Since you would be 100% relying on Wi-Fi due to the building's wiring issues, skip the second B20T and reach out to TELUS for a set of Wi-Fi Boosters. You can just plug a Booster into a wall outlet upstairs or near the basement stairs, let it sync up wirelessly, and you'll have a strong, seamless basement network with zero manual networking configuration required.
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Official Support TeamHey Sedum2026 - To make a second B20T work, you would have to manually log into its internal admin settings page, disable its DHCP server (so it stops trying to hand out IP addresses and fighting with your main B20T), change its IP address so it doesn't conflict, and manually match the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and passwords.
Even if you do all that configuration work, it will not act as a true mesh network
Since you would be 100% relying on Wi-Fi due to the building's wiring issues, skip the second B20T and reach out to TELUS for a set of Wi-Fi Boosters. You can just plug a Booster into a wall outlet upstairs or near the basement stairs, let it sync up wirelessly, and you'll have a strong, seamless basement network with zero manual networking configuration required.
Thank you very much for your very informative response. I will get Telus boosters instead.
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