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.

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.

Great Wi-Fi extenders can help fix your wireless dead spots at home, but they require more networking know-how than you might think.

There are different types of Wi-Fi extenders to choose from. Some models use external antennas to push the signal farther, while others, like mesh extenders, create a seamless, whole-home network.

Conclusion The Reyee E5 is a great router, the Rex 12 is also a good WIFI extender. Their advantages are obvious, the signal coverage is super wide, stable, and strong.

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