Hi

Does anybody know if I can use my powerline adaptor as a WiFi extender without connecting it to the powerline. Obviously it needs to be plugged into a socket and switched on but can I still use it just as an extension.

I decided to run a cable from my sky hub in the hallway to my bedroom upstairs (for gaming reasons) so I now have a direct link meaning my power adapters are no longer needed but I was wondering if I could use one of them to get a better WiFi signal in the garden.

I've tried using the clone option on the adaptor and using the WPS feature of my hub but although I get a stable green light for the WiFi on the adaptor it soon turns off and I cannot get it back without a full power cycle. I have used the TP Link utility and changed the SSID and password of the adaptor to match my hubs WiFi settings but still I cannot get it to hold a connection.

Any help would be much appreciated.