Turn a spare router into a Wi-Fi repeater or access point to boost weak internet areas in your home Reviewed by Lisa Mildon You can use an old router to make your Wi-Fi reach more places in your home.

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Ready to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a less expensive alternative to a new router. (Some can even turn your router setup into a mesh system.) Here are the top performers ...

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Man changes out an old wireless router while looking at his phone - Vladimir Soldatov/Getty Images Replacing old tech is a vital part of ensuring the items you rely on are up-to-date, as secure as ...

Place centrally in the home for maximum reach. Elevate on tall furniture (signals radiate outward and downward). Keep your router out in the open where it can broadcast clearly (avoid drawers or ...

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