10 Useful Ways to Reuse an Old Router: Don't Throw It Away!
Makeuseof routinely publishes some very useful articles. One such article is using an old router for various purposes. I found it very useful for the old routers I have lying around, hence share the article on my blog. If your ISP has sent you a new router, or you simply fancy an upgrade, you'll run into a problem. What should you do with the old router? In the case of switching your ISP, you'll often be asked to return the older device. But if you have an old router kicking around the place, here are several ways you can reuse it. What You Can Do With an Old Router It might be in a box; it could be cluttering up a drawer or lost at the back of a wardrobe. Whatever the case, old routers and modem/router combi units can be reused. We've identified nine ways you can reuse an old Wi-Fi router: Guest Wi-Fi connection Wireless repeater Cheap internet radio Use the old router as a network switch Adapt it as a wireless bridge Build a smart home hub Convert your router i...