The process is free, easy to set up, and doesn't use mobile data while helping you avoid upgrading to a mesh network.

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Person using computer while on phone - South_agency/Getty Images Connecting to a mobile hotspot can be great in a pinch, but can you use your smartphone to replace your whole home's internet? While ...