Extend Your Wi-Fi Coverage: Turn an Old Router into an Access Point
Got dead spots in your house where the Wi-Fi doesn’t reach? Don’t spend money on a new mesh system when you can use an old router to extend your Wi-Fi instead. Here’s a simple guide to turn your spare router into an access point (AP) to get better coverage upstairs or in another area. Terminology AP (Access Point) : The router used to provide Wi-Fi in a distant part of your house. Main Router : The primary router connected to your internet service provider (ISP). Computer : The computer or laptop connected to the AP to configure it. Prerequisites Connect to the main router and write down its IP address and subnet mask. Configuring the AP Router Connect the AP to Your Computer Use an Ethernet cable (RJ45) to connect your computer to the AP router. Find the Default Gateway Open Command Prompt and type ipconfig to find the default gateway (if it's not present, you may need to factory reset the AP). Access the AP Settings Open a web browser and type in the default gateway IP address