Router as range extender ?

2013 · 27 Jan 2018 at 23:17

Hi I was wonder if its possible to use a ADSL router as a Wifi hotpot using the Ethernet port ?

In basic I have internet access via cable but no wifi and have a sky hub.

PiKe · 27 Jan 2018 at 23:20

You can't do it with the sky hub.

Some routers can but it sounds like you need an access point.

2013 · 27 Jan 2018 at 23:39

Thanks, any advice on spec ?

not really looked into getting one before.

DIABLO · 28 Jan 2018 at 00:15

The generic recommendation is a Ubiquiti AP AC Lite or LR.

Mariusz · 28 Jan 2018 at 10:37

Not sure on your setup, but yes it is possible to use an old router as a wireless access point, doing the exact same thing myself in I'm man cave to provide WiFi, a switch for wired devices and print server.

Some routers have a dedicated access point mode otherwise you will need it to be hardwired to your original router, set its IP address to a spare IP and turn-off DHCP.

2013 · 28 Jan 2018 at 12:27

Thanks, well the old router i have is a sky adsl hub so im not sure if that will work. if it wont i may as well buy a access point.

bremen1874 · 28 Jan 2018 at 12:30

If they Sky router allows you to disable DHCP then it should work. There are loads of ‘router as access point’ guides if you have a Google.

Mariusz · 28 Jan 2018 at 13:18

As above, Google the model number of your router and check if there's a guide.