How to turn an old Wi-Fi router into an access point
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- gamma jay
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How to turn an old Wi-Fi router into an access point
I came across this CNet article today and found it very informative and user-friendly. I happen to have a old router and will probably (when I find the time to dabble and experiment) give this a try just for the heck of it. For any of you who are actually having issues with Wi-Fi range and signal loss, this is a great way to boost Wi-Fi into another area of your home where it is weak, and as long as you have the spare router, its totally free as you need no additional boosters or devices.
Regards,
Rudi
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Rudi
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- PlatinumLounger
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Re: How to turn an old Wi-Fi router into an access point
Don't forget you need a piece of ethernet between your real router and the new access point...
John Gray
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"(or one of the team)" - how your hospital appointment letter indicates that you won't be seeing the Consultant...
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- gamma jay
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Re: How to turn an old Wi-Fi router into an access point
You are correct. A length of network cable equal to the distance between the two routers (and a few meters extra to run through the ceiling) and plugged into the LAN ports on both routers. Hopefully you can bribe an IT techie for some cable, or you'd have to buy it at a dime/meter.
Regards,
Rudi
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Rudi
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- PlatinumLounger
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Re: How to turn an old Wi-Fi router into an access point
It this just ordinary bribery, or bribery and corruption?!
John Gray
"(or one of the team)" - how your hospital appointment letter indicates that you won't be seeing the Consultant...
"(or one of the team)" - how your hospital appointment letter indicates that you won't be seeing the Consultant...
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- gamma jay
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Re: How to turn an old Wi-Fi router into an access point
The former...
Techies as easy to bribe. A bottle of Fanta, some fudge and a few packets of crisps or NikNaks generally do the trick!
Techies as easy to bribe. A bottle of Fanta, some fudge and a few packets of crisps or NikNaks generally do the trick!
Regards,
Rudi
If your absence does not affect them, your presence didn't matter.
Rudi
If your absence does not affect them, your presence didn't matter.