K so I lied kinda. This article doesn’t show you how to turn it
into a repeater (your router must support network bridging for
that), but I figured I’d put both names in the title in-case
you’re unfamiliar with the differences in terminology (like I
was when I started researching this). Repeater: A device or
advanced router that will retransmit the signal from another
wireless router. Access Point: A router (connected to your
original network) that broadcasts an entirely new signal, but
connecting to it will allow you to access the original network.
(The following assumes that you already have your modem and
router set up, and would like to extend the wireless coverage)
Step 1: Plug in the new router (the one you will use as the
access point) to a electrical outlet, and use a straight-through
network cable to hook your computer up to it in one of the LAN
slots (1-4). Note: Do not connect the new router to anything
else just yet. That will come in later steps. Step 2: Under
‘Network Settings’ Change the IP add