{
  "id": 11916732,
  "title": "I turned an old dual-band Wi-Fi router into a dedicated IoT access point, and my main network is finally clean",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/i-turned-an-old-dual-band-wi-fi-router-into-a-dedicated-iot-access",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-04T12:00:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/turned-dual-band-wi-fi-router-into-iot-access-point-network-clean/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "An old dual-band Wi-Fi router can be repurposed as a dedicated access point for IoT devices, helping to declutter and secure the main home network. According to XDA Developers, when IoT devices such as smart bulbs and thermostats are connected to the primary network, they can cause congestion and create a security risk. By setting up a separate subnet for IoT devices using an old router, homeowners can isolate these devices and prevent them from interfering with high-throughput devices like gaming PCs.\n\nThis solution can help to improve network performance and security. The idea is to free up the main network for more demanding devices.\n\nSome new high-end routers, such as the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98, boast impressive build quality and performance, according to TechRadar, which noted reviewers praising its construction and design. However, as there are currently no Wi-Fi 8 client devices available, its capabilities are yet to be fully tested.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "There isn't a single Wi-Fi 8 device on the market, yet this Asus router is already outperforming everything you currently own — here's what you need to know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/there-isnt-a-single-wi-fi-8-device-on-the-market-yet-this-asus-router",
        "published": "2026-10-04T00:10:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}