Sounds like a great way to extend your network from the office to the basement. See also Adam's tutorial on how to turn a $60 router into a $600 router with the DD-WRT firmware installed.

The best outlet WiFi extenders from Netgear to TP-Link help pick up the slack where your router starts to lose its strength.

The Download You can use an old router to make your Wi-Fi reach more places in your home. Connect the old router to your main one with a cable to make it an extender. Use Repeating Mode if you ...

Looking to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a less expensive alternative to a new router. (Some can ...

Even if it works well, most experts recommend replacing your Wi-Fi router every five years. Instead of trying to convince someone to take a five-year-old router off your hands, you can turn it ...