Power plugs and extension cable queries

Question

Hi,
I am using a Netgear router with the Open reach modem for Infinity 2. Where they are located at the master socket I have 2 electric points. I have a 5 plug extension cable in one for router, table lamp etc. I read that the modem should not be plugged into a plug extension cable so I have the modem plugged into the second electric point. I wish to use my hh3 as a WiFi range extender upstairs via powerplugs. As you're not meant to plug powerplugs into extension cables I'll need to put the modem into the extension lead. Is that a really bad thing to do?
Will it matter that my Netgear throws out 5 and also 2.4ghz but the hh3 as the WiFi range extender is 2.4 only?
Is there a step by step on how to set the hh3 up as a WiFi range extender? I've Googled it but can't really see anything simple.
Thank you

Answer 1

Try the powerline adapters and see if they work.
It will not matter if your Netgear uses both bands, just make sure its on a different wifi channel that the HH3 extension.
This guide should help, just setup the slave part, as the master is your Netgear router.
If your Netgear router uses a different subnet than the home hub, you will either have to change it, or alter the HH3 setting to match it, as both have to on the same subnet. It may be easier to change the Netgear, as the home hub can be a bit temperamental when you start changing IP ranges
Link BT two home Hub 3s together and extend your wireless to another location.
There are some useful help pages here, for BT Broadband customers only, on my personal website.
BT Broadband customers - help with broadband, WiFi, networking, e-mail and phones.