Do I NEED a router in order to use a wifi range extender?

Range extenders" are just the wireless part of the router, without any routing functions. Some, but not all, routers have repeater modes, often called WDS. That will work too.

DD-WRT definitely has that mode. There are several third party routers that can do WDS or client mode (act live a PC receiving the wireless signal with ICS) that puts out the network on the ethernet ports: http://www.ovislink.ca/WL354AP/WL354AP.h... plus others... You have to just shop around and find what you need....

One extends the range of the router the other offers more functions. Don't forget that a Range Extender lets you boost the signal in certain places only. First try to build a better antenna then buy.

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