Making use of your old hardware is easier than you think Many consumer routers support the ability to run as a Wi-Fi extender natively, through a mode known as 'repeater' or 'bridge' mode.

You have two options for setting up your old router as your new Wi-Fi extender. One way is to physically connect your old router to your primary one via a wired Ethernet connection.

The extender picks up the signal from your main router and rebroadcasts it, thereby extending the Wi-Fi range. There are a couple of ways to set up your old router as a Wi-Fi extender.

The Download You can use an old router to make your Wi-Fi reach more places in your home. Connect the old router to your main one with a cable to make it an extender. Use Repeating Mode if you ...