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 configure AirPort Express wireless routers to work as standalone devices, connecting your computers wirelessly to your internet modem and other networked devices. You can also use multiple ...

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So I live across from my sister and she has wifi which i'm using. We are about 40-50 feet apart (from her router to my laptop and ps3). Connection is great when we're using our computers but the PS3 ...

We review the best wireless range extenders online to boost your WiFi signal to ensure a faster, more reliable Internet connection.

One of the downfalls to wireless routers is that they have a limited range and are prone to encountering reduced performance through thick walls. Extending the range of your wireless router is often ...

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It's Geek to Me: You have several options for extending your router's Wi-Fi signal over a larger area.