Link & Reset Buttons
What do you want to do?
Press and hold
Prepare to join a new network
Link
button for 5 to 8 seconds
Join a new network
Link
button for 1 second
Reset to factory settings
Reset
button for 1 second
TIP: you may find it helpful to use a watch or a clock when using the Link button.
How to add more Powerline extenders to your
existing network
You can expand your home network by adding more extenders to your existing kit.
1
Plug your additional broadband extender directly into a wall power socket.
Make sure the socket’s switched on.
2
Press the
Link
button on that extender for 5 to 8 seconds. Wait for the
Power
light to
go back to steady green.
3
Press the
Link
button again, this time for 1 second.
4
Within 2 minutes, press the
Link
button on one of the broadband extenders already
in your home for 1 second to complete the connection to the network.
5
Wait for connection to complete. If everything’s okay, the
Power
and
Data
indicators
on the new extender will light up.
TIP: you might find it easier to plug your new broadband extender in the same
double power socket or near one of your existing ones whilst you set things up.
3
Connect your devices
Connect your devices using wi-fi or the ethernet cable.
You can connect separate devices to the ethernet ports and wi-fi at the same time.
To connect using wi-fi
The hotspot name (SSID) and security key can be found on the
pull-out card at the back of the hotspot.
The hotspot supports easy wi-fi connection with its WPS button.
If your device also supports WPS, you can use it instead of the
steps below so you don’t have to enter the security key manually.
Just follow the instructions on the device you’re trying to
connect to the hotspot.
1
Use the wireless connection software or settings on your device to display the list of
available wireless networks in your area.
2
Find your hotspot in the list and select it; it’s called
BTHomeSpot-XXX
.
3
Enter your hotspot’s wireless key printed on the pull-out card.
4
Complete the connection on your device.
Your new Wi-Fi Home Hotspot and your existing wireless broadband router will
show up as two separate networks. If your device shows both networks, it’s worth
giving both of them a go as one might be faster and more reliable than the other.
To connect using the ethernet cable
1
Connect your device to one of the ethernet ports on the hotspot.
You’ll need an ethernet cable for each device you want to connect to the hotspot.
Reset to factory settings
If your extender or hotspot stops working or becomes unpaired, you can reset both to
their factory settings:
1
Make sure the extender or the hotspot is plugged in and the power socket’s
switched on.
2
Press the
Link
button on the extender for more than 15 seconds or the
Reset
button
on the hotspot for 1 second to restore factory default settings. Give it a couple
of minutes. If everything’s okay, the
Power
indicator on both will light up.
Connection help
IMPORTANT
: to work properly, extender and hotspot must be plugged directly into
the wall socket and not into extension leads.
Data
Ethernet
Power
Data
Ethernet
Power
For advanced settings e.g. to change the name (SSID) of your hotspot check the
Frequently Asked Questions at
bt.com/homehotspot600
.
Can’t connect to hotspot using wi-fi
•
Make sure you’ve used the correct wireless network and key details printed on the
settings card.
•
If you don’t know how to view the list of wireless devices in your area to connect
to the hotspot, see help provided with your device. Or check the Frequently Asked
Questions on bt.com/homehotspot600.
Poor wi-fi performance
•
The new Wi-Fi Home Hotspot and your existing wireless broadband router will show
up as two separate networks. You may want to try both wi-fi networks as one might
be faster and more reliable than the other.
•
Do not use the hotspot in an area where microwave and electric equipment may
interfere with the wireless signal.
•
Try to move the device nearer to your hotspot, which can improve the wireless
signal quality.
•
Thick/concrete walls and ceilings may affect wi-fi.
Data light is off or is red
•
Swap devices to help check and isolate a problem with a particular broadband
extender unit.
•
To check if your home’s electrical wiring is affecting your broadband extenders,
try plugging units in the same room. Some old wiring or fuse boxes might affect
your network performance.
•
House appliances that draw large amounts of power, like refrigerators, freezers,
microwaves and air conditioning systems, might cause interference with
your network.
•
For best network performance, use broadband extenders from BT.
•
If there are no spare ports on your router/hub, you can unplug one of your existing
devices and use an alternative like wi-fi or purchase a switch.
If you need more help, go to
bt.com/homehotspot600
or call
0808 100 6116*.
Light status
Broadband Extender Flex 600
Light
Status
What’s happening
Power
On
Extender running normally
Flashing Extender resetting, synchronising or power save mode
Off
Extender turned off
Ethernet
On
Device connected to extender
Flashing Data being sent or received
Off
No device connected to extender or device switched off
Data
On
Extender connected to network
Green: High transfer speed
Orange: Medium transfer speed
Red: Low transfer speed
Off
No connection to network
Wi-Fi Home Hotspot
Light
Colour
Status
What’s happening
Power
Green
On
Hotspot running normally
Flashing
Hotspot resetting or synchronising
-
Off
Hotspot turned off
Port 1 & 2
Green
On
Device connected to hotspot
Green
Flashing
Data being sent or received
-
Off
No device connected to hotspot or device switched off
Data
Green/
Orange/
Red
On
Hotspot connected to network
Green: High transfer speed
Orange: Medium transfer speed
Red: Low transfer speed
-
Off
Hotspot not connected to network
Wireless
Green
On
Wireless enabled, data is being transmitted/received
-
Off
Wireless disabled
Red/
Green
Flashing
WPS setup in progress (quicker flashing indicates
WPS connection error)
Red
On
Red for 30 seconds: WPS connection successful.
Permanent red: wireless security turned off.
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