Insteon Hub or Access Point for a Repeater?

[Ross]

I have some I/O Lincs scattered around the house (doorbell, chicken coop open/close, garage door).

My (possibly faulty) understanding is that the I/O Lincs are powerline only - not RF.  I also understand that the Hub makes for a good repeater - does that include powerline?  I never had one. 

I guess the question is:  would a Hub or Access Point help with making sure my I/O Lincs (and possibly other Insteon devices) always get the signal?  The hubs are going for <$100 and I might scatter a couple in far away places.  I wouldn't necessarily use them for anything else.

Thank you,

Ross

[lilyoyo1]

2 hours ago, Ross said:

I have some I/O Lincs scattered around the house (doorbell, chicken coop open/close, garage door).

My (possibly faulty) understanding is that the I/O Lincs are powerline only - not RF.  I also understand that the Hub makes for a good repeater - does that include powerline?  I never had one. 

I guess the question is:  would a Hub or Access Point help with making sure my I/O Lincs (and possibly other Insteon devices) always get the signal?  The hubs are going for <$100 and I might scatter a couple in far away places.  I wouldn't necessarily use them for anything else.

Thank you,

Ross

Any dual band device would help. If you're ok with a big hub scattered throughout you can use that. It does have a stronger radio than other devices but it's also doesn't blend in as well

[Brian H]

The I/OLinc is a power line only module as you suspected.

I have a spare 2457D2 LampLinc being used as a signal area enhancing module. Was a rebuilt PLM. The Range Extender they use to sell was actually a newer Dual Band LampLinc with the dimming parts not installed.

One thing to look at with the Access Points. The revision 2 hardware is built on the base 2413 main board and had the same power supply issues as our PLM. The revision 1 version where using the older 2412 main board with a added daughter board in them. In my tests the revision 1 units has a slightly better range.