Like many interesting stories, this one starts on AliExpress, where [Easton] spied some low-cost WiFi repeaters ... [Easton] ended up bricking the repeater while trying to install an OpenWRT ...

These power the mainboard from a router which is the perfect size to friction fit in the opening. It has been flashed with a copy of DD-WRT, and set to scan for open WiFi connections. When it ...

If you move regularly, or are savvy about changing your internet provider for the best deal, you'll quickly end up with a ...

Check out these quick tips to boost your wireless signal from your router, extend and optimize your Wi-Fi coverage, and speed up your surfing.

In this way, you get an inexpensive solution that can act as a repeater to extend the range of your wireless router. However, they are often not as effective as mesh Wi-Fi systems , which replace ...

Whether you're hosting a movie night or watching the big game, taking your Wi-Fi to the backyard doesn't have to be ...

If you're experiencing dead zones in your home, you have two options: upgrade to a mesh router or add a Wi-Fi extender to your existing router. For as little as $20, a Wi-Fi extender will boost ...

If your standalone Wi-Fi router keeps your laptop or phone reliably connected everywhere in your house except for that one trouble spot, a good Wi-Fi extender would be the quickest, cheapest fix.

Unlike conventional 5G routers, the new Fritzbox 6860 5G can withstand harsh weather and benefits from better mobile network levels outside the building.