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# [Turning a Surplus TP-Link Archer AX21 into a Dedicated OpenWrt Wireless Lab Bridge](https://travisirice.hashnode.dev/turning-a-surplus-tp-link-archer-ax21-into-a-dedicated-openwrt-wireless-lab-bridge?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Solving multi-node connectivity constraints in a historic rental by repurposing a $25 MediaTek-based Wi-Fi 6 router into a dedicated, low-latency client bridge.

Nov 4 · 6 min read · travisirice.hashnode.dev  
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