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I thought I needed a new router, but turning my old one into an access point fixed more than I expected

… A mesh node uses some of its wireless bandwidth just to talk to the main router. However, a repurposed router used as an access point uses a dedicated Ethernet cable, leaving 100% of its Wi-Fi airtime for your devices. …

Apr 15, 2026 · Jasmine Mannan

That old router in your drawer can still fix your worst Wi-Fi problems

… Use it as a wired switch for your desk setup Ethernet beside your desk still beats flaky Wi-Fi Not every old router needs a glamorous "second life." You can just repurpose it for a simple use, especially if your home office desk already sits near your primary router, or near an Ethernet run. …

May 22, 2026 · Samarveer Singh

Stop buying mesh Wi-Fi before trying these free yet game-changing network upgrades

… Optimal router settings and position are free fixes that could make an expensive mesh setup redundant. And a better router will still be cheaper than mesh while solving your range issues. Lastly, repurposing an old router into a wired access point could be the only fix your network needs. …

Apr 20, 2026 · Tanveer Singh

Throwing away your old network equipment is a fool’s errand - here’s what to do with it instead

… The most straightforward option is repurposing a router as a dedicated wireless access point. If your current setup leaves dead zones in certain parts of your home, like in a basement or detached garage, an old router can fill those gaps without adding to your equipment budget. …

Apr 2, 2026 · Ty Sherback

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r/homelab · u/gogoszk · May 3, 2026

My #3 update of orange RACK

Hey everyone, decided to share my current homelab/network setup. The last was 3 years ago. It’s a mix of high-performance gear and some "recycled" hardware that I's rescued from the trash. Power draw at idle - 350W (yes,…

I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender and fixed the internet dead zone in my home

… Don't expect the same speeds and coverage as a proper router or mesh setup when using an Android phone as a Wi-Fi extender. …

Mar 25, 2026 · Sanuj Bhatia

Your mesh nodes are talking over Wi-Fi when they could be wired, and it's killing your speed

… TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band Router Wi-Fi 6E $100 $161 Save $61 If you want a great Wi-Fi 6e router but don't want to spend a whole lot of money, check out this one from TP-Link. $100 at Amazon Related I fixed my home network lag without buying a new router or a mesh system Cheap and free network upgra… …

Jun 6, 2026 · Tanveer Singh

I turned my dusty Chromecast into a $250 smart home hub replacement

… Many repurposed-device setups use Tailscale as the backbone for secure remote access. …

Apr 12, 2026 · Jasmine Mannan

I cut Apple and Google out of my smart home with a $5 ESP32, and it was easier than I expected

… I stopped using the Pi 4 as an OpenThread Border Router and repurposed it for network monitoring in my home lab . When I came across ESP-IDF’s Thread Border Router examples, I wanted to use ESP32 boards with Thread radios. …

May 17, 2026 · Samir Makwana

I built the weirdest possible NAS from hardware I already owned, and it works surprisingly well

… Pair it with an OPNsense router armed with Tailscale or even a subnet router running on another PC , and the TrueNAS-berry Pi rig is pretty useful at pulling rsync tasks from a local node. …

May 11, 2026 · Ayush Pande

UniFi Cloud Gateways (Routers): 2026's Comprehensive Buying Guide | Dong Knows Tech

… Top 5 best Wi-Fi-integrated UniFi Cloud Gateways Name Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router 7 UDR7 ’s Rating Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router 5G Max UDR-5G-Max ’s Rating Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Industrial UCG-Industrial ’s Rating Ubiquiti UniFi Express 7 UX7 ’s Rating Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router UDR ’s Ratin… …

Mar 14, 2026 · Dong Ngo

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