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Use DSL Modem/Wireless Router as a dumb wireless router

I have a DSL connection and my company gave me a wired DSL modem. Right now I don't have a wireless router, what I have is another DSL Modem (Actiontec GT701-WG) that has wireless functionality. I ...
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Connecting a switch to a cable modem

I am trying to get the following config to work at home: Cable modem -> 8-port unmanaged switch -> 6 ethernet connections to ports within the house. One of these ports goes into a wireless ...
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How to set up modem as a wifi range extender?

I want to use a DSL modem (ASUS DSL-N16) to extend the range of wifi (because of Why do different devices have different wifi reception ranges?). I read using a DSL modem router as a wifi extender ...
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