Below, we provide step-by-step instructions for both free methods so you can choose the one that best fits your home setup.
Do you have an old D-Link DIR-868L gathering dust in a closet? Before you recycle it, you should know that this sleek, cylindrical AC1750 router is still a powerhouse. One of the best ways to repurpose it is by enabling , effectively turning your old hardware into a high-speed Wi-Fi extender to blast through dead zones.
Once DD-WRT is installed:
Transform Your D-Link DIR-868L Into a Powerful Wi-Fi Repeater for Free
Repeater mode turns a router into a wireless range extender. Instead of acting as the primary router connected to your modem, a repeater picks up the existing Wi-Fi signal from your main router and rebroadcasts it, extending coverage to dead zones in your home.