hi,
i'm siddhartha. at present i am using Netgear DG834G as wireless modem and router to connect to internet by my laptop and create a network between my laptop and desktop to share files and printer. my laptop can connect to the net through wireless modem even when my desktop is switched off. this is the background. at present i am living in a very small flat approx. 550 square foot area.

now i am shifting to a much bigger flat approx 1500 sq.ft. how can i increase my wi-fi coverage area. i have heard that using router at various places i can do that. can you please tell me how to configure a router step by step please.... as i am using netgear wifi modem is it mandatatory that i have to use netgear router or i can use any router like linksys, d-link etc ? i need all the details like connections and setup procedure. is there any tips how to place a router so that it can coverage a greater area? i am not a computer professional. i set up my first wifi network at my home by going through tutorials from the net. now i need another one to increase coverage area.

thank you all. i will be highly obliged if someone please resonds. thanks

sidhu

The range of most 802.11b & 802.11g protocol wireless routers is about 150 feet indoor without obstructions such as walls and floors. What you can try to do is use wifi range extenders. Google for it.

i_Xp/VistaUser

many many thanks. problem is that desktop and wireless modem router is located at one corner of the house. i have to do something. i am not sure whether i can find range extenders at my local market. i surely look for it.

can i use repeaters? what are the pros & cons? if i use another access point beside my NETGEAR DG834G ADSL modem router, does it have to be physically connected to adsl modem router by an ethernet cable? or it can be fully wireless? i have become confused. i do not need any extra wires. but want to increase the coverage amidst of concrete walls!!! thank you again.

sidhu