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BT Home Hotspot 500 Add-on User Manual

BT Home Hotspot 500 Add-on User Manual

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User Guide
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Plug in
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Add to your existing network
3
Connect your devices
Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 500 Add-on
Follow the steps in this guide to set up your add-on.
If you need some help, see the Frequently Asked Questions at bt.com/homehotspot500 or call 0808 100 6116*.
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and International call costs may vary.
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• If you need more detailed instructions, Frequently Asked Questions are
available at bt.com/homehotspot500
• If you cannot find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked Questions,
then please call our free Helpline on 0808 100 6116*. Our dedicated advisors
are more likely to be able to help you than the retailer where you made
your purchase.
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Summary of Contents for BT Home Hotspot 500 Add-on

  • Page 1 Follow the steps in this guide to set up your add-on. If you need some help, see the Frequently Asked Questions at bt.com/homehotspot500 or call 0808 100 6116*. * Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and International call costs may vary.
  • Page 2 Plug in TIP: you might find it easier to plug your new hotspot in the same double power socket or near one of your existing extenders whilst you set things up. Plug the hotspot directly into a wall power socket near the device you want to connect.
  • Page 3: Connect Your Devices

    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.
  • Page 4: Light Status

    Light status Wi-Fi Home Hotspot Light Colour Status What’s happening Power Green Hotspot running normally Flashing Hotspot resetting or synchronising Hotspot turned off Port 1 & 2 Green Device connected to hotspot Green Flashing Data being sent or received No device connected to hotspot or device switched off Data Green/ Hotspot connected to network...
  • Page 5: Connection Help

    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 •...
  • Page 6: General Information

    3 years from the date of purchase. dangerous things more safely and bury less rubbish Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s in the ground. discretion, the option to replace the Wi-Fi Home...