Yes, you can use an old router as a Wi-Fi extender. It helps boost signal strength in your area.
Yes, you can use an old router as a Wi-Fi extender. It helps boost signal strength in your area.
I found an old NETGEAR WGT624 v2 router in my apartment and took it out today to boost my Wi-Fi from my room to the drawing room. Unfortunately, the videos I watched didn’t improve the connection. Is this still possible? If so, what steps should I take? Thank you for your help!
Yes, this can be achieved in several ways. You install DD-WRT on the router and configure it as a repeater. The advantage is you avoid extra hardware, though you must flash the device and share the possibly slow existing Wi-Fi connection. Alternatively, purchase an affordable D-LAN adapter (like TP-link) and connect the router via D-LAN to your primary router. This provides a stable backbone. Then configure the Netgear router using the same SSID and password, but on a different Wi-Fi channel. This makes the AP selection seamless for connected devices.
I'm truly sorry, but DD-WRT isn't available here. The link you shared doesn't seem to exist, and openWRT isn't a fit either. After a quick search, path 2 appears to be the best chance—this method should work and is much simpler to set up.