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1. Set Your Router to Reboot on a Schedule If you’re one of the many folks that has to reboot their router every so often so it doesn’t drop out, there is a solution. You can run a few tests to make sure the problem isn’t caused by heat, old firmware, or excess downloading, but an easy way to solve the problem is just   automatically reboot it once a day or so . You can do this with DD-WRT or just   a regular old outlet timer . When you’re done, you shouldn’t have to reboot your router so often (which is great if your router’s all the way up in the attic). 2. Turn an Old Router Into a Wi-Fi Repeat If that still doesn’t help, you’ll need to get a range extender for your home. They aren’t super expensive, but if you don’t want to pay for another piece of hardware, you can actually   turn an old wireless router into an extender   with the aforementioned   DD-WRT firmware . Note that you may not be able to get as fast of a connection through your extender, but if you just can’