Expand Wireless Network with a Repeater!

I have known for some time now that you could technically expand your wireless network by using a second router/repeater. I first learned about this from reading about the Apple Airport Express and its ability to not only extend the wireless network but also broadcast iTune music etc. Let say you live in a two story building and your main route happends to be stuck in the basement and your computer is on the second floor that could not get a strong the signal or no signal at all. The repeater would act like a virtual extension chord that you would place on the main floor where it would boost the signal into the second floor.

In theory, I know it is possible for two routers to talk to each other and extend the range of the network but I don't us a Mac or own an Aiport Extreme Router. What I do have is some old linkys routers that is not programmed to repeat signals. The secret is that most wireless router has the capability to being a repeater but they lack the programming (by design?)

With that knowledge, all you have to do is upgrade the software in your old router (also known as a firmware) to WW-DRT, configure the router, and voila! you are in business :)

Here's the link to ww-drt website for more details: http://www.dd-wrt.com/

Good luck and let me know if this post has been helpful to you.