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… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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… …
… The physical setup was straightforward: one end of an Ethernet cable plugged into a LAN port on the main router AX88U , and the other into the WAN port on the AC66U. …
… Mainstream routers either come with two or a few LAN ports or focus more on Wi-Fi performance. The router was the center of my LAN This all changed with a home lab and smart devices The ISP-provided router used to be the core of my network. …