Originally Posted by Topgun (Post 35040090)

Hi. I am on the XXL broadband with the Netgear WNR2000 router. I have a wired connection to my main PC, which runs consistently fast and about which I have no complaints at all. However, my two daughters are both constantly complaining about the wireless signal dropping out to their laptops.
From looking through this forum, I get the impression the Netgear router is not all that highly regarded. Is it worth me complaining to VM, are they likely to provide me with anything better?
If not, I don't mind biting the bullet and buying a router if it will do a better job, although ideally not spending more than £60-£70 if possible!
One problem might be that my main PC, with the modem and the router, are downstairs in one corner of the house, whilst both my daughters' bedrooms are upstairs about as far away as you can get. I believe it is possible to buy a router with a directional antenna, would that make much difference?
The only other thing is that whilst one laptop has an "n" card in it , the other one has a "g" card but I use that dongle thing supplied with the router to make it faster, so any router recommended would have to work with both "n" and "g".
Any advice gratefully received!