XDA Developers on MSN

Don't throw out your old router, it makes a better access point than most you can buy

Stop buying new APs.
XDA Developers on MSN

Your old router isn't trash, and one piece of software turns it into the best access point in your house

OpenWrt has been keeping routers from becoming e-waste since 2004 ...
BGR

4 Clever Uses For Your Old Routers

Replacing old tech is a vital part of ensuring the items you rely on are up-to-date, as secure as possible, and offer the speeds and features you need. While many of us might mostly think about the ...
Ars Technica

Using an old router as a switch/Wifi AP?

Will the following setup work?<BR><BR>Airport Extreme connected to FIOS and running an 802.11n WiFi network. One computer hooked up to the AE via LAN. From there I want to run ethernet upstairs and ...
SlashGear

Router Vs. Access Point: How Are They Different?

When researching how to set up a Wi-Fi network, you're going to hear a lot of talk about routers and access points. While both help you connect to the internet, their roles in a network are ...