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I turned my old router into a Wi-Fi extender with OpenWrt, and it was easier than I thought
Apr 22, 2026 - Your old router may have been abandoned by the manufacturer, but OpenWrt can breathe some new life into it and make it useful again.
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Don't trash your old router: Turn it into a wired workhorse instead
Apr 14, 2026 - Wi-Fi standards moved on, but your old router can still do something useful
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https://www.xda-developers.com/that-second-router-in-drawer-incredibly-useful-device-in-smart-home/
Your old router is the secret to a stable smart home
Apr 12, 2026 - Don't throw it out just yet.
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