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Originally Posted by Rob
Wireless isn't supposed to have a massive range, so changing routers might well not solve the problem.
Changing router location, might be more beneficial, but probably impractical.
Some routers do allow third party firmware which adds controls that mean you can increase the signal strength. Who knows whether that might be detrimental to your future health and sperm count  so probably not a good idea.
That leaves two alternatives. Adding the signal repeater, as indicated above (cost benefits, only the one bit of kit too add / change), or looking at an alternative networking solution such as the LAN over power supply systems, Homeplug I think it's called (cost may be high as lots of things need to change or be added).
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actually rob, changing old kit for the right type of new router (and matching client wireless cards)will make a large difference (if you dont go for the cheapest you can get), mimo devices are designed exactly for these reasons.
rather than mess around with signal repeaters , they are just APs in a different mode after all, most people are far better just linking two wireless routers/APs together with generic rj45 cable on a cheap switch/router and connecting to the nearest one with your wireless PCs if you have your cash invested in old cheap and slow kit already.
going through the wired router/switch keeps more wireless throughput for each wireless AP/router.
its also wise to consider the CPU inside your new kit for getting better throughput, and while the OP says its not speed their after, they might have forgot to include PC to PC copying speeds.
so a faster connection is always a consideration weather its wired or wireless, unless you enjoy sitting there for hours while you copy those remote pc DVD ISO to the local HD before you use your DVD writing SW etc..
take a look at this thread for a good URL and perhaps better future proofing your network.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/87...l#post34465076