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 can turn your old Wi-Fi router into a useful device that will improve connectivity across your home, and you don't need to be super tech-savvy.

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Connect the old router to your main one with a cable to make it an extender. Use Repeating Mode if you want to extend Wi-Fi without using cables.