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How to Use a Router as a Wi-Fi Extender

Give your old router a purpose

By Brad Stephenson Brad Stephenson Freelance Contributor Western Sydney University Brad Stephenson is a freelance tech and geek culture writer with 12+ years' experience. He writes about Windows 10, Xbox One, and cryptocurrency.
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lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 17, 2021 Reviewed by Lisa Mildon Reviewed by Lisa Mildon Southern New Hampshire University Lisa Mildon is a Lifewire writer and an IT professional with 30 years of experience. Her writing has appeared in Geekisphere and other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Home Networking Routers & Firewalls The Wireless Connection Network Hubs ISP Broadband Ethernet Installing & Upgrading Wi-Fi & Wireless <h3> What to Know</h3> Connect your old router to your main one via Ethernet and place it in AP Mode to use as a Wi-Fi extender.Switch an extra internet router into Repeating Mode to use it as a Wi-Fi repeater without a cable.Specific steps and setting names can vary from model to model depending on the router manufacturer.
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Connect your old router to your main one via Ethernet and place it in AP Mode to use as a Wi-Fi extender.Switch an extra internet router into Repeating Mode to use it as a Wi-Fi repeater without a cable.Specific steps and setting names can vary from model to model depending on the router manufacturer.
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This guide will walk you through the steps for how to set up an old router as a Wi-Fi extender, also often referred to as a wireless internet or Wi-Fi repeater, to help boost your home or office network in areas with a weak signal. For optimal speeds, your extra router should support at least the 802.11n Wi-Fi standard. Older models may not provide the internet speeds you require in an extender.
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This guide will walk you through the steps for how to set up an old router as a Wi-Fi extender, also often referred to as a wireless internet or Wi-Fi repeater, to help boost your home or office network in areas with a weak signal. For optimal speeds, your extra router should support at least the 802.11n Wi-Fi standard. Older models may not provide the internet speeds you require in an extender.
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<h2> How Do I Use a Second Router as an Extender </h2> The easiest way to use a spare router as an extender is to connect it to your main router via an Ethernet cable. The design and phrasing used for router settings and features can vary greatly from router model to model but the general setup steps are typically as follows.
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How Do I Use a Second Router as an Extender

The easiest way to use a spare router as an extender is to connect it to your main router via an Ethernet cable. The design and phrasing used for router settings and features can vary greatly from router model to model but the general setup steps are typically as follows.
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Detailed instructions for your router’s specific model should be available via the manufacturer or internet provider’s website. Update the firmware on your old router. If you haven’t used your old internet router in a while, it may need to be updated to improve its internet connectivity and security.
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Detailed instructions for your router’s specific model should be available via the manufacturer or internet provider’s website. Update the firmware on your old router. If you haven’t used your old internet router in a while, it may need to be updated to improve its internet connectivity and security.
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Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your main internet router. hatchapong/iStock/GettyImagesPlus Plug the other end of this Ethernet cable into the WAN port on the secondary router you want to use as a Wi-Fi repeater.
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Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your main internet router. hatchapong/iStock/GettyImagesPlus Plug the other end of this Ethernet cable into the WAN port on the secondary router you want to use as a Wi-Fi repeater.
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Giorez/iStock/GettyImagesPlus Log into your secondary router’s admin settings by using its IP address and login information. This information is often written on a sticker on the router itself or can be found in its manual or packaging. These are the same admin settings used when changing a modem or router’s password.
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Giorez/iStock/GettyImagesPlus Log into your secondary router’s admin settings by using its IP address and login information. This information is often written on a sticker on the router itself or can be found in its manual or packaging. These are the same admin settings used when changing a modem or router’s password.
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Once logged in, locate the router’s wireless settings and select AP Mode. This will turn your router into an access point for your internet connection, essentially extending the Wi-Fi beyond the main router’s range.
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Once logged in, locate the router’s wireless settings and select AP Mode. This will turn your router into an access point for your internet connection, essentially extending the Wi-Fi beyond the main router’s range.
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You may need to click an option like Apply, Confirm, or Save for the change to go live. <h2> How Do I Set Up My Router as a Repeater </h2> An alternative to the AP Mode solution is to set your extra router up in its Repeater mode. This is a good option if you don’t have an extra Ethernet cable lying around.
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An alternative to the AP Mode solution is to set your extra router up in its Repeater mode. This is a good option if you don’t have an extra Ethernet cable lying around.
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Here’s how to do it. Make sure your main router is turned on and is broadcasting its Wi-Fi signal. Update your old router’s firmware so it has the latest security and feature improvements.
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Here’s how to do it. Make sure your main router is turned on and is broadcasting its Wi-Fi signal. Update your old router’s firmware so it has the latest security and feature improvements.
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Log into your old router’s admin settings via a web browser or its official app. Check the bottom of the router for its login information. Locate the old router’s wireless settings and select Repeating Mode.
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Log into your old router’s admin settings via a web browser or its official app. Check the bottom of the router for its login information. Locate the old router’s wireless settings and select Repeating Mode.
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The exact phrasing and steps for this can differ quite a bit depending on your router’s model. Repeating Mode may also be called Wireless Bridge Mode, Extender Mode, Repeater Mode, or something similar.
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The exact phrasing and steps for this can differ quite a bit depending on your router’s model. Repeating Mode may also be called Wireless Bridge Mode, Extender Mode, Repeater Mode, or something similar.
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Select the Wi-Fi network being created by your primary router and connect to it with its password and, if needed, username. This step can vary dramatically depending on the router you’re using. You may be asked to enter your main router’s IP address or Mac address and admin information instead of, or in addition to, the Wi-Fi network login information.
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Select the Wi-Fi network being created by your primary router and connect to it with its password and, if needed, username. This step can vary dramatically depending on the router you’re using. You may be asked to enter your main router’s IP address or Mac address and admin information instead of, or in addition to, the Wi-Fi network login information.
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Confirm the changes. <h2> How Can I Use an Old Router as a Wi-Fi Extender Without Cables </h2> The easiest way to use an old internet router as a Wi-Fi extender without an Ethernet cable is to place it in Repeating Mode as shown above.
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The easiest way to use an old internet router as a Wi-Fi extender without an Ethernet cable is to place it in Repeating Mode as shown above.
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When put in Repeating Mode, a router wirelessly connects to the Wi-Fi connection being produced by the primary router and then broadcasts an extension of the wireless network around itself. When using an old router as a Wi-Fi repeater, keep in mind it needs to wirelessly connect to the primary router and can have its connection interrupted or weakened by physical objects and walls. Try to place it away from walls, furniture, and other large objects.
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When put in Repeating Mode, a router wirelessly connects to the Wi-Fi connection being produced by the primary router and then broadcasts an extension of the wireless network around itself. When using an old router as a Wi-Fi repeater, keep in mind it needs to wirelessly connect to the primary router and can have its connection interrupted or weakened by physical objects and walls. Try to place it away from walls, furniture, and other large objects.
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<h2> Can I Use a Router as a Wi-Fi Extender </h2> Most modern routers and modem-router hybrids support Wi-Fi extension capabilities. Many older routers can also be used this way though it’s recommended they support at least the 802.11n Wi-Fi standard.
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Most modern routers and modem-router hybrids support Wi-Fi extension capabilities. Many older routers can also be used this way though it’s recommended they support at least the 802.11n Wi-Fi standard.
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A router with older Wi-Fi tech may work but it likely won’t provide the speeds or stability you require. Some routers, such as the Asus AiMesh line of products, feature extra support for Wi-Fi extending with their own mesh networking system.
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A router with older Wi-Fi tech may work but it likely won’t provide the speeds or stability you require. Some routers, such as the Asus AiMesh line of products, feature extra support for Wi-Fi extending with their own mesh networking system.
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A wide range of Wi-Fi extenders are also available from a number of manufacturers and retailers. These dedicated devices can often be cheaper and a lot easier to set up than other Wi-Fi boosting or extending strategies.
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How to Add Mesh Network to an Existing Router FAQ How do I use a Linksys router as a Wi-Fi extender? You&#39;ll need a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router that supports Wireless Repeater mode. Make sure you have your main router&#39;s wireless settings, then enter the default Linksys router web address http://192.168.1.1 (or a new address if you modified this) into your browser and log in to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router.
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How to Add Mesh Network to an Existing Router FAQ How do I use a Linksys router as a Wi-Fi extender? You'll need a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router that supports Wireless Repeater mode. Make sure you have your main router's wireless settings, then enter the default Linksys router web address http://192.168.1.1 (or a new address if you modified this) into your browser and log in to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router.
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Select Connectivity > Internet Settings > Edit > Wireless Repeater and enter the main router's details. Do Wi-Fi extenders work well? A Wi-Fi extender can be an effective and useful way to shore up a spotty internet connection by expanding your wireless network's range, but there are some caveats.
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Your internet speed, Wi-Fi needs, router location, and more all have an impact on a Wi-Fi extender&#39;s effectiveness. Since the extender uses the same frequency band as the main router, be aware that you may experience an internet speed reduction. Will a Wi-Fi extender make my Wi-Fi signal faster?
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A Wi-Fi extender connected via a wired connection will provide a strong, dedicated connection, particularly if you have a high-speed internet plan. It’s important to use a dual-band Wi-Fi extender to maximize your speed.
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Using an older, single-band extender may actually drag down your overall internet speed as the device works to provide a signal to a wide swath of area. Was this page helpful?
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