Like many interesting stories, this one starts on AliExpress, where [Easton] spied some low-cost WiFi repeaters ... ended up bricking the repeater while trying to install an OpenWRT image.

If you have bought a WiFi Range Extender for your home or office, but do not know how to set it up, then you have come to the right place. We will show you how to set up a WiFi Range Extender so ...

What are buyers saying on Amazon? Buyers find the wireless signal repeater effective and easy to install, though opinions vary on its signal strength, speed, value, and 5GHz connectivity.