Turn a spare router into a Wi-Fi repeater or access point to boost weak internet areas in your home Reviewed by Lisa Mildon You can use an old router to make your Wi-Fi reach more places in your home.

We've previously spoken about using DD-WRT on a router in order to take advantage of its in-built VPN capabilities. DD-WRT, in case you missed it, is an open source router firmware alternative, ...

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- two rooms in the apartment get a really weak (if any) signal from the main router due to thick concrete walls - an Asus RT-AC66U is available to extend the WiFi into the other 2 rooms - a couple of ...

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