I need help with chosing the right wireless product. I dont know what the difference between routers, access points, range extenders and bridges. Can someone explain this to me because when I search for it - all I get in return are pages trying to sell me stuff which is kinda useless when I dont know what they're trying to sell me. Right now I have a Linksys wireless router. but that only has enough range to cover 1 floor in my house. Its also 802.11b and I want to eventually upgrade my network to 802.11g but not all at the same time because I dont want to spend $300. I'm thinking of getting a G router because I dont know any better. If I get a G router, how can I set up it up so that both routers will work together. I mean the same settings and stuff. Thanks Money not an issue? Where do you live and when are you not home? I'm not gonna rob you, I'm just gonna steal some stuff

Wait for the "pre-n" stuff to come out. Don't buy just yet. Pre-n is 60% faster than G and has a wider range on it. Intel P4 3.0GHz Gigabyte 8KNXP Radeon 9800Pro 410/370 1GB Corsair XMS PC3200 80GB WesternDigital HDD Plextor DVD R/RW LiteOn 52x32x52 CD R/RW

now you're just confusing me with more technology. Money not an issue? Where do you live and when are you not home? I'm not gonna rob you, I'm just gonna steal some stuff

Ok, i wouldn't run two routers, especially in a home setup. You sound like your main concern is increasing your wireless network range. If you want to get a new G-router, go ahead. This isn't gauranteed to improve your coverage. I bought a wireless range extender and placed it on another floor of my home, it worked out very well. It increased the wireless range of my router for $45. I am using 802.11B products right now. I love how people always jump on the speed bandwagon. Chew on this: You fastest broadband speed is somewhere between 1.5-5.0 Mbps. So if you use 802.11B products your wireless network speed is 11Mbps @ best. So even if your getting 1000Mbps with 802.11N your speed outside of your LAN, connecting to the internet, will not increase.

Sometimes moving the router around the room or to another room increases the range. Depends on what's in the walls (if you have metallicized wallpaper nearby move it as FAR AWAY from that stuff as possible!). Ideally you want the router at about the "midpoint" of your wireless LAN, and no route longer than 100-150'. Inside a house less than 75' is preferable. If you have a lot of metal in the way (plumbing, usually) you lose signal strength fast so avoid straight-line paths through the bathroom. I prefer to run Ethernet to "fixed" workstations and add a WAP for mobile laptops if needed. Much more reliable.