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

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

Every time I mention that you don't really need custom router firmware anymore, someone reminds me that OpenWrt is still going strong. While Broadcom refuses to open up its Wi-Fi drivers for use, ...
Ars Technica

Using D-Link DI-624 as an access point only- Can't get it to work right

I recently replaced my home D-Link DI-624 home router/802.11g WAP with a Cisco 831. The Cisco router is working great and all my wired hosts are speeding right along (thanks for the help Ars), but the ...

5 Cool Things You Didn't Know Your Wi-Fi Router Can Do

Whether it's an older router you have lying around or the current one you're using, there are a lot of surprising features you may not be aware of.
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 ...
Ars Technica

using router as a switch? disabling NAT and firewall stuff

so can it be done?<BR>i just got a D-Link dl-614+ and i already have a SMC 7008br that I have been using<BR>i wanted to use the dlink as an access point and switch ...
TWCN Tech News

Difference between Wireless Router and Wireless Access Point

Sometimes, in tech-space, two terms might sound synonyms but in reality, they aren’t. One such pair is of Wireless Router and Wireless Access Point. In this wireless world, it is important to know ...