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.

Under Wifi SSID and Passphrase, supply the credentials the extender will need to log into your existing wi-fi router. In the Add Device dialog, click Flash, and allow Etcher to launch.

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.

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