Netgear DGN1000 Network Extension

[rcfant89]

I have a netgear dgn1000 router still in a box that I had sitting in the closet. The reviews on it aren't very good but I'm wondering if this thing is totally useless. I have a standard g router (I think it's 54 Mb/s wireless) and I'm wondering if I could put this thing somewhere else in my house for better coverage. Would this router improve anything, speed or coverage? I have a relatively big house and my existing router works decently well but I recently put together a home media server and I could use some more speed/range/etc. Should I add this router to my home network to supplement my coverage or should I replace my g router with this one (even though it doesn't look as reliable based on reviews) or should I just buy some new equipment altogether?

 

[bistwo]

I would buy a new router. They aren't that expensive, and one of the improvements you will get when upgrading to wireless N is better range, as well as more speed. I have a TP-Link WDR4300 that has worked great for over a year now. You can buy it for about $45 on Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=COrmua_o_rwCFSqXOgodNyIAZQ&Item=N82E16833704038&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Wireless+Routers-_-N82E16833704038&ef_id=UsRNYwAABErAB2Cz:20140306210721:s

 

[IDontUnderstand]

I think you're talking about using it either as a Bridge (for Ethernet usage) or a hotspot extension (for wireless range expansion). Either one would require the model's firmware to have the option of doing so, this article might help you
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Reuse-Computers-Routers-HTPC-DD-WRT,review-1655-5.html (page 4)
and
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57529336-285/reuse-an-old-router-to-bridge-devices-to-your-wireless-network/