Does Telus WiFi Booster Work with Smart Hub? (Answered Easily)

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Does Telus WiFi Booster Work with Smart Hub? WiFi booster Telus units increase the signal strength of your router by amplifying the signal in a larger radius around the location where the WiFi booster is plugged in.

This makes your existing WiFi network expand and gives your users a far better internet experience because of the increased strength and range of your wireless network.

In this article I’ll go over how to make a WiFi Booster work for you, so you can enjoy more connected to the WiFi and less time trying to find the best spot to get a decent signal. 

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Telus WiFi Boosters

WiFi Booster: How Telus’ WiFi Booster Increases Wi-Fi Signal Strength

WiFi Telus booster units are a good way to quickly and cheaply upgrade your internet without breaking the bank. 

There are several different types of Wi-Fi boosters, depending on what you need them for. For example, some Wi-Fi boosters are designed to be portable so they can be moved from place to place and others are designed to be placed in an office or apartment complex and are stationary.

WiFi boosters also come in a wide range of prices, depending on what features they offer. Some Wi-Fi boosters cost less than $10, while some cost over $100. However, there are some common features that all Wi-Fi boosters have.

First, they all amplify the signal from your router. Secondly, they all have a range and distance where they can send the amplified signal to. For example, some Wi-Fi boosters have a range of about 10 feet or so.

They may not be able to send the signal to a spot 50 feet away from where they’re plugged in, but they should be able to reach most spots within their 10-foot range. Finally, most Wi-Fi boosters can be used with both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi routers.

The Wi-Fi booster will work for either type of router, but it might need to be plugged into one of the router’s ports if it doesn’t have Wi-Fi built-in.

How do I know if a WIFI Booster is compatible with my router?

The only real compatibility that you need to worry about relates to the wireless frequency that you intend to use the WiFi booster on. There are 2 different WiFi standards that you need to worry about: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. 

For 2.4GHz, your router needs to support the 802.11 b/g/n standard, which is the standard that your router is most likely to be using. If your router doesn’t support that standard, you’ll need to purchase a Wi-Fi booster that supports it.

For 5GHz, your router needs to support the 802.11 n standard. You’ll need to check your router’s manual to see what it supports. However, if it doesn’t, you’ll need to purchase a Wi-Fi booster that supports it.

As you can see from above, 2.4 GHz is more compatible than 5GHz, but it is also slower. The trade off between the 2 is that 2.4GHz offers higher compatibility and superior range, while 5GHz is faster, but it sacrifices range.

Can I hook up a router to a Telus Smart Hub?

Yes, you can connect a WiFi router up to a Telus Smart Hub, but it needs to be in modem mode. This disables the onboard WiFi and allows you to connect your WiFi router with an Ethernet cable to ensure that there is no interference. 

WiFi boosters are different because they connect wirelessly to your network. They do not require you to connect an Ethernet cable in order to expand your wireless network. A simple button press allows you to connect it to the network. The WiFi footprint of your network

WiFi boosters come with installation instructions, and they are very easy to install. There are online resources such as YouTube videos that will walk you through the whole process if you are having difficulties with enrolling the Telus WiFi booster compatible device on your network.

Can you connect a WIFI booster to a router?

Some WiFi boosters actually do have an Ethernet port on them which allows for more connectivity options when setting up your home network. So in the technical sense, yes you can connect your Telus WiFi booster to your router with both wireless or Ethernet connections.

The WiFi boosters that we recommend are all wireless, and setting them up is as easy as pressing a button and allowing the device to connect to the WiFi network. There are many different makes and models to choose from when deciding on how to improve your Telus WiFi, but that does not mean that you only need to settle on a WiFi booster.

Mesh WiFi is another option that you should certainly consider if you are looking to get a high performance network in your home with very little setup time. Mesh WiFis for Telus are very popular with users at the moment, so be sure to look at our recommended Amazon Affiliate linked examples below.

Is it safe to leave my WiFi Booster plugged in?

This is a very important question that most people want answered. The short answer is yes, it is safe to leave your Telus WiFi booster plugged in. However, there are some common issues that can arise if you leave it plugged in during an electrical interruption to your home, or during a thunderstorm where your power goes out. 

There have been some concerns from users on the internet about their WiFi routers overheating, which we have written about here. The long and the short of it is that if your WiFi booster is getting too hot to touch, then you should unplug it and have it looked at in case there is an electrical fault in the device.

If this is the case then you can normally get a WiFi booster replaced under warranty, or a swap out at the store where it was purchased. To be clear, this is not a common issue, but as different people have different thresholds for what they consider to be warm or hot, many people worry unnecessarily about the operating temperatures of their WiFi boosters.

Finishing Up

Now that you know what is needed for your Telus WiFi booster, you can look at the recommended devices that we have mentioned in this article. Don’t feel limited by our suggestions though, be sure to do your research!