5 Cool Things You Didn't Know Your Wi-Fi Router Can Do

Whether it's an older router you have lying around or the current one you're using, there are a lot of surprising features you may not be aware of.

You Can Turn an Old Android Phone Into a Wifi Extender for Your Home Network

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Your old router is a better dedicated access point than any mesh extender you can buy

Good Wi-Fi starts with good architecture.

I replaced my router with a Wi-Fi 7 mesh model, and wondered where my dead zones went

I replaced my router with a Wi-Fi 7 mesh model, and wondered where my dead zones went ...