I use a Linksys wireless-G WRT54G router in my 2nd floor office and I am having signal strength issues to the 1st floor family room on the opposite side of the house. Both me and my wife use laptops in this room.
I am considering a couple solutions to solve the problem and would like some feedback or alternate suggestions. My options are:
1) Hard wire a new access point to a more suitable location.
Approximate cost: $80
Pros: Probably the most reliable option
Cons: Time spent wiring an concealing the new connection
2) Buy this wireless range expander.
Approximate cost: $80
Pros: No hard wiring
Cons: Sketchy reviews and reliabilty also difficulty with set-up
3) Try one of these high gain attenna to improve the signal strength.
Approximate cost: $40
Pros: No wiring, cheaper
Cons: I've read reviews that this doesn't help with floor to floor issues.
Any suggestions or opinions from you AT networking gurus?
I am considering a couple solutions to solve the problem and would like some feedback or alternate suggestions. My options are:
1) Hard wire a new access point to a more suitable location.
Approximate cost: $80
Pros: Probably the most reliable option
Cons: Time spent wiring an concealing the new connection
2) Buy this wireless range expander.
Approximate cost: $80
Pros: No hard wiring
Cons: Sketchy reviews and reliabilty also difficulty with set-up
3) Try one of these high gain attenna to improve the signal strength.
Approximate cost: $40
Pros: No wiring, cheaper
Cons: I've read reviews that this doesn't help with floor to floor issues.
Any suggestions or opinions from you AT networking gurus?