Use an Old WiFi Router as Repeater, Wifi Extender, Access Point
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ม.ค. 2019
- This video is all about using an old router as a Wifi Repeater, Wifi Extender, Wifi Access Point and a network switch. Over time you might have changed your wifi router into a new one and you will have an extra wifi router around. You can configure this and make it useful by using it as one of the following. Wifi Repeater, Wifi Extender, Wifi Access Point or a network switch. Let us say you have a Wifi router at home where you connect to the internet but the wifi signal cannot reach other rooms in your house. By following this video, you will be able to configure it to extend your wireless signal by repeating the wifi signal of the main router. You can also use the extra ports of the old wifi router to connect more wired devices. I how=pe you like this video. Have fun and enjoy it.
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Outstanding video my friend. I am an instructor and I can tell you that your explanations were great. Thanks again!
question, I have my modem setup in my room but wifi is dead in living room. I did as he said but my question is, can i unplug this old router place in living room?
and will it qork or is there an extra step in doing it?
Instructor of what? This is bad on so many levels. Is this what you teach? "Here is this microscope man! But you can still use it as hammer, man."
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@@thepetyo what's wrong with this please? I've never tried this or heard of it. Thanks!
Finally! Someone that can break down this process without assuming everyone is an IT specialist! Thank you!!!
Maybe actually research instead of someone doing the work for you. Noob
Great help to me. I bought an inexpensive wireless range extender on Amazon, which was really just another wireless router. I was having lots of strange drops of signal having to reboot it a lot. After watching your video, it made sense to turn off DNS on the new range extender. That fixed my problem. Thanks.
Thank you for this. Very clear step by step without a ton of confusing jargon. So many so-called “tutorials” are made in such a way that only someone who already knows how to do it understands it. Yours is something I can understand.
I was considering a mesh system because my WiFi was shaky in a few areas of my house and came across this video. Already had a LAN cable connecting my CCTV DVR setup in my home office to the router in my tv room. Used this trick and placed my old router in the office, now I have full WiFi signal in that part of the house as well. Thank you all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦
Very good job at explaining the process Man!
As it is said, you can't really say you understand something unless you can explain it so others understand it. Case in point!
Please, keep up the good work!
Haven't tried configuring my old router yet but the way you explained everything in such a clear and concise manner gives me the confidence and assurance that I can finally boost my wi-fi signal so I can have a reliable internet access in any corner of our home. Thanks a lot for this. God bless!
I had struggled for years to get good connection in my living room area, and came across this video! Instantly boosted my signal and speed. Thank you for putting this out there.
I still do these things.
I've been trying to figure out how to turn my old router into an access point for a long time and your video helped me out immensely! Your video was very clearly laid out and easy to understand. My router's UI was a bit different so it took me a little extra time to figure it out. I also had to manually enter the DNS but I figured it out with some quick googling. Thank you so much for sharing this, you've gained me as a new fan/subscriber of your channel.
This is just great! I just had my old routers around of good use. I used them to extend WIFI connection around my house where before it was only limited on my living room. Now, I got different access point in the second floor up to the backyard. Your step-by-step procedure are very detailed and easy to follow. Hope to see more useful tutorials! Thanks!
I’d thought my old router can be used as like a mesh network but if it’s hooked up to the new router, no much of a help here or am I missing something?
@@susanng7298 did you figure it out
How did you have it connected to other router on the 2nd floor?
I just plugged the ethernet cable from my main modem into the input of the old one and it worked fine.
@@theupscriber65 I guess you might have internal wiring to the second floor or else we will not have lan cable so long to pull it to second floor.please confirm.
That explanation was so easy to understand, I recently watched a video on TH-cam from a so called tech expert and his explanation of the same thing was rubbish I was no better off after watching it, great job thank you from Australia.
so glad you went straight to the tutorial without too long an intro... really appreciate it
Love videos videos like that. Dive right in.
For those using a dual-band router, it is important to disable the 5GHz band under 'Smart Connect' or 'Band Steering' to prevent auto shift between the 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
How to do this
@@memeanshithere's an option for "band steering" or something like that
Why disable 5GHz tho ?
Most routers and especially devices in last year or so will choose the strongest signsl from Wi-Fi strength 2.4Ghz, ,5Ghz,, sub 6( WiFi)
Let the devices choose, as it doesn't effect much unless you split the SSID S ✌️&💛
Never came across band steering (it sounds like a company cliché) our router will strrr you the the correct band frequency...
Smart connect... Is it samsung any chance
Thanks, your step by step instructions are great and easy to follow!
THANK YOU! You are a HERO to many school children who are quarantined and needed internet!!!
I was looking to add an extender / repeater into my back yard in order to add security camera's. Wifi extenders are expensive and old routers are cheap ( I already paid for it). So your tutorial was very helpful and cost effective. Thank You very Much!!!
This was excellent. I have a different router, but this is the kind of video that is so rare yet so useful. You should be near the top of the search results for this topic.
This was so helpful !! I turned an old Sky router into a Wifi extended - very simple to follow your instructions in the UK - turn off DHCP - re number IP address and BOOM ! sorted !!
do you need the wire any more?
@@allforfunfunforall2259 Probably. You have to connect the access point router to the main router by LAN cable.
Excellent tutorial! Well explained and easy to follow. Much appreciated
My spare router is a new model, i followed the instructions and it worked! While I cannot access my router unless i hard reset it, everything else works fine. I just setup the SSID and password before rebooting the device. Thanks!
Bravo! Simple and clear any you explained here. Perfect!
This is how how-to videos should be made. Crystal clear. Thanks
Still Relevant
Yep!! Works on my Cisco WAG120N
Thanks Joseph
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Is it???
@@ashleygrant3131 I dunno Ashley &/or Grant, it was working 1 year ago so
It is 4 years since the video is uploaded and I can find a lot lot helpful even today.
You were ahead of the time bro!!
I'd tried and was going to give up and throw the old router away - really glad I stumbled on this. because it worked first time. Great job
1 basic question. Where you will keep the 2 routers? in the same place or in different rooms? If in different rooms you need to wire those 2 routers?
Yes, U need to wire them
did we need long ethernet cable for extender or we just can plug anywhere?
@@rsaccount2395 can you use powerline adapters instead of using really long LAN cables?
@@TheRastaaaaaaa yup u can use powerline adapters.
Nice one - done this myself a few times in the past with old routers to re-use as APs after a colleague told me about it. Bit hit and miss with some of them (BT Homehub 4 needs resetting periodically) but with the benefits of wider WiFi coverage for little cost bar electric, it makes sense. I usually set the broadcast channels as far apart as possible to avoid interference :)
Wow, had been searching for a best tutorial and finally got it. Thanks Bro.
This is information is at least 10 years old but still relevant today if you have an old router laying around. Thank you for the information. I had forgotten this as I had not done it in a VERY long time !!
Very precise explanation. Dusted off my old Cisco Linksys E1000 as a Wifi extender for my wireless Wyze cameras.
Maraming salamat. Thank you very much.
Super helpful. I liked the way you used a step-by-step approach (showing the cables and both routers on screen). Very practical! Thanks!
Great tutorial man!!! Clear and effective. I've finally found a new service for my old router. Thx.
This was the tutorial was just video I was looking for. I've looked at quite a few covering this subject and none of the others were explained with such clarity. Very well done .
GREAT explanation of how to reuse extra routers just laying around.
Damn I didn't even have to set anything up. I just plugged everything in and my iPhone is immediately getting 20mbps more speed, before it was just frozen. YOU ROCK, THANK YOU! This was my christmas present lol.
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@@CalebSocial haha! Merry Christmas my man, glad you got yours working too. @Torogi Pro Rocks.
Worked flawlessly, one tip for people though, when the router cannot connect to the router webpage after resetting the router or changing the IP Adress in the settings, restart your laptop after doing so. Overall great video 👍
Still did not work for me
I've been watching a few different videos on this topic and yours is the easiest to understand. Thank you so much.
You did a great job of explaining this, A+++
You did a great job of explaining this, *Network+++
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Simple, clear and concise instructions. Well done.
What a guy!
Been looking all over the net for this nice, simple, easy to setup video.
Thanks bro.
Thanks so much for this tip! I had a TPlink Powerline adapter, but it only had ethernet, so I was using my old Asus router attached to that, but it was a hassle having two separate SSIDs and networks. I did this re-configuration and now my old router acts as a simple repeater of my main router, and it works great. No more switching connections anymore. Thanks!!
EDIT: one interesting thing I noticed, since the new and old router are connected by an Ethernet over power connection, all devices connected to the old router via WiFi actually show up as Wired devices, even my phones!
won-der-ful. Thanks for upload! It sorts out the problem I was seeking to sort out!!
Thanks for your help. I found an old ASUS router in the closet and noticed it had a repeater mode switch. Your video gave me the confidence to give this a try. Luckily I had the old cd also. Now I've got WIFI in some of the corners that had been cold. Nice!
Excellent tutorial! Explained in an easy-to-follow manner. Thanks!
Great tutorial! Short, to the point, informative. Thanks!
Excellent explanation! 👍 thank you.
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Thank you for these videos. I have a cable router that I used when I was working out of state, and recently upgraded to fiber at home. I wanted the signal to reach my shop in my back yard. The fiber optic installer located the new router closer to the shop but the signal still isn't very good. I thought that I could do what you are describing, but didn't know how. and everyone I talked to just said "Go buy a repeater/extender." I will try this method first, as my needs in shop aren't as rigorous as in the house. If the results aren't acceptable, I'll use your other method, and need to buy a fairly long ethernet cord, and snake it around the room to the second router location, which is at a window twelve feet from the shop.
Fantastic! I recycled an old EE Fibre router (UK provider). Connected it to a powerline adaptor in my garage (which is on the same electrical circuit as the powerline attached to the main router). Was a really easy setup thanks to your video. Just a note: the IP Address of the router for the Access Point? On my EE router the IP Address is called " Gateway". I mention this in case other viewers find the same thing with theirs.
Did you have to run an ethernet cable to it as well or is it working as a true repeater?
@@DizzLexic did you find an answer for this?
@@fgamer1235 No I didn't, sorry.. I never ended up doing it as my router was a different firmware version..
Impressive sir, you should feel good, there are a lot of IT pros that never took the time to learn this. Good video!
Always change that default password when done with configuration!
Thanks for this very useful video. With your help I am now using my old BT Hub as an extender. It works perfectly.
I followed this tonight and it worked perfect for me, my router was different, but the instructions were well enough that i figured it out
Thank you for this video, you saved me some money on a mesh extension! Best, Sam
Thank you for the tutorial. Your instruction is better than the internet provider.
I agree :)
Excellent video, I admit to never having considered this before. Fantastic use of discarded slower routers to use with Smart TV's & such which do not require faster speeds.
Will definitely use this as an true extender running a 100 foot cable into the attic & plugging in giving me 2.4 wifi out in the backyard & increasing speeds in the furtherest bedrooms. Other extenders are actually only a repeater where this would prove to be a real extender.
Thanks
Who the hell wants to run a 100 feet cable LOL? The idea should be to repeat the signal wirelessly.
@@jackwilliams5474 Me. Previously used a repeater setup, download speed was significantly reduced on 2.4Mh. Have used a nest system also. Discovered the best, fastest method was running a 100 foot cable to a separate router which then greatly increased the wifi ability to the back patio & guest room. For those of us who own a large spread out designed home which is not box-like & encompasses square footage exceeding 8,000, using a router connected in such a fashion enables having a large screen Smart TV to be located in the "Outdoor Kitchen" & barbecue area. If the wife wanted, it should be powerful enough to use even further in the Gazebo which has a spa unit set just above deck level but currently has only a Bose radio.
Excellent teaching. I am a real ignoranus about computer stuff. I like this video because I really needed to see which plug went where. Thankyou.
Thank you for your excellent instructions. Through watching this I was able to run a line from my office to my garage where I put the 2nd router which I plugged a NanoBeam ac into and installed a NanoBeam on my barn across the property and hooked up a third router to so now I have full speed internet in my barn where I work on so many things. I can use youtube videos to help in repairing equipment. I can also get a phone signal out there using an ATT Microcell. Thanks again.
I agree, awesome video, your explanation is great! Thank you for the clear precise strep by step explanation. Great job!
Best video on the subject I've seen yet! I setup 1 or 2 routers a year as Access points and always forget whether to Disable DHCP or not. Never knew about manually changing the IP address before today. AAA+++
How do you make manual ip address
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Dear sir, I would like to thank you first. I followed the procedure suggested by you step by step and in the first attempt,, the router whose socket is not working, started working as a Repeater.
Thank you so much.
Excellent! I've learned from your short video what a half dozen others failed to explain to me, THANKS!
This was an outstanding video. Very helpful, & educational as well. Knowing is half the battle - G.I. Joe. You sir have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Torogi Pro this was the best tutorial!!!
did we need long ethernet cable for extender or we just can plug anywhere?
@@azanfaiz622 any cable as long as it is connected to the main router and the access point( the best solution is to call your isp and i made it in 15 mins no cap)
Thanks a lot ! I've forgot how to setup my old router Cisco WAG320N as a switch and wifi access point, now It works again. Pinoy rules
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Spent 3 hours trying to setup my old router as a repeater. Couldn't work it. Your video solved my problem.
Excellent and clear headed explanation. So comprehensible and generous of you. Thank you. Hope to benefit in other videos
thank you very much it works great, finally a no BS kind of guy strait to the point
Extremely clear instructions! Now to implement them using 2 old routers. Wish me luck as I wave you goodbye!
Thank you so much for this man. Been going on for months wondering what's wrong with my DNS server since I plugged the LAN into the WLAN port 😂
Thanks please keep on uploading informative videos.
Worked great with an old Netgear router...thanks!
The most clear explanation in a fine slow speed for me as a 75+. !!!! Thanks!
Thank you so much! I'd followed so many on-line helps without success but you solved my problem within 5 minutes! Well done!
Great tutorial, I do everything according to the instructions and my router ZyXEL VMG5313 B30A now works as a WiFi repeater.
Thanks buddy!
Thanks very much for this easy to understand step by step tutorial to set up a repeater, I've been wanting to do this for ages with one of my many unused routers from changing internet providers and wasn't sure it could be done or could work properly after looking through so many other instructions/stories. Cheers!
Hey Torogi Pro, Excellent instructions! Clear, precise and you make it look really easy. Thank you for a really well done video!
Still very relevant up until today, thank you Torogi Pro!
This is EXACTLY what I need to do very soon! Thank you for the perfect explanation!
Very informative and really helpful bro! Thanks a lot. Your video just saved me a lot of time money. 🙂 Keep it up!
Your welcome bro!
Yes! worked perfectly thank you.
I would just say in my case that the Hub/router connection light is always permanently flashing red showing no connection but be assured the hub is still boosting/extending the WiFi.
Ang gaLing…MABUHAY Sir ! I only discovered this video now. Thanks for sharing your talent very informative
You are good at teaching. Please complete the video. Show us the connections and lets see the video as it turns into access point, repeater and extender. I mean we should see your setups and configures working not just changing the settings. once again thanks for the teaching.
Bloody hell. I actually understand what to do -- you are so very good at explaining things. Great work :-)
Hey dude, might be 5 yrs ago but your video just saved me, my antivirus was going crazy with duplicate IP addresses on the network alerts. thanks for saving my ass. i turned off dhcp and changed ip to .254 and problem solved
Thanks! I've been trying to work this out for months now but your tutorial was so easy it just worked. I was trying to use an EE Smart Hub as an extender for my BT Wi-Fi.
Thanks for this. Saved me a lot of hassle. What’s not immediately clear is that the new wireless router needs its power to be off during setup. The one being configured has to obviously be on as described in the video
I was wondering about this. So, if the new router is off, why did he connect an ethernet cable from the new to the old router? When the old router is configured, then do the two routers need to stay connected via the ethernet cable? I assume yes, and that's why he connected them together.
I disconnected the Ethernet cable from the new to the old before I set it up.. it worked.
It's a great tutorial.
Dear Mr Tarogi Pro, Very useful , informative and understandable to many. Simplest manner you have explained in a short time and shown step by step settings. Good job done.
Brilliant! I've wanted to extend my network using the sameSSID and password and have tried various solutions that always seemed to require creating a new SSID.. This fixed it for me! Many thanks for the answer!
we appreciate that bro, thanks for the tut..
You are great, explain very clear and easy to understand. Thank you
Great instructions! Thank you so much! I am the worst with networks, but I understood everything!
You are a brilliant teacher! Well explained! Mabuhay ka!🇵🇭 God bless! Subbed!
Great tutorial, better than anything else out there, finally got mine going.
Completely agree
Thank you very much for posting this video. I used it as a guideline as I have a Huawei and a mweb router that uses a dsl line. Could not have done it without this video. Much appreciated. Kindest Regards from Craig- Cape Town, South Africa
you are a better explainer
God bless you
Excellent video Ginard. I was struggling with the settings in the router but your video made it very easy to follow. I figured out certain things following your logic and voila it works like a charm. Thank you again. You surely have earned a subscriber here :) Best!! Cheers!
I'm an end-user of computers and I think it was so good even I could do it! Thank you...now, where did I put my old router? lol
did we need long ethernet cable for extender or we just can plug anywhere?
@@azanfaiz622 I believe the relay is wireless if it has bluetooth, but I'm just guessing. I'd love to understand it fully but I'm almost 60 and the world is starting to pass me by with this stuff.
@@azanfaiz622 the ethernet cable is only used to configure the second router - once configured - disconnect it.
After giving this multiple shots myself over the years with the help of "tutorials" online, this one finally got me through it! Thanks! I dont know if you mentioned it but I did have to reboot multiple devices to get a new IP address from the new router.
One issue I’m dealing with actually is that the second router does not seem to be outputting its own WiFi signal, As I walk away from the first router I’ll be closer to the second router but my signal strength drops as if it’s connected to the first router still. Can I give the second router its own name so that I don’t connect to the first and leave everything plugged in the way you showed us?
So what I ended up doing is just renaming the second router and only having people connect to the main router if I don’t want them on the second router
The video is a great tutorial using generic settings. I tried the instructions for my specific router and got nowhere. This tutorial got me in the ballpark and after a bit of trial and error, the setup was complete.
PS - While you're inside your router's configuration app, disable uPnP since it's a security liability.
Thank you so much. Now I can use my wireless printer from the back of my house. Thank you again. :)