Dont know a lot about routers, but im using a Netgear router. Model number WGT624 V3 upstairs in my office (I live upstairs in a pub). Downstairs; right up the other end of the pub (About 30 meters), through a concrete floor, I can still use my wireless on my laptop which has built in WLAN.
When I bought this router about 8 months ago (I think it was around £80), ir came bundled with a usb wireless adaptor, but ive not used it so not sure what thats like.
Just thought I'd share that with you