Worth buying modem router?

Hi,

I currently have 3 PCs, all running XP, with X-Micro WLAN 11g adaptors
fitted. However althougn network setup great when all on same table, share
files, internet etc no probs, as soon as I move them to their room of use,
start to have connection problems. I bought aerial extensions to improve
signal strength but not much help. I am currently using ad-hoc setup. House
is only standard size, I am considering NetGear DG834GT, would this have
greatly improved range and hopefully improve connections.

Advice appreciated.

Dave.

Hi

I usually shy away from the combos. The Router is not as good as stand
alone, and the whole arrangement limit your Network flexibility.

You should get a good stand alone Wireless Cable/DSL Router and configure a
regular infrastructure Wireless LAN.

Wireless Hardware - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Hardware.html

If distance is still problem you would need more hardware to extend the
coverage of the Network.

Extending Distance: http://www.ezlan.net/Distance.html

Jack (MVP-Networking).





"BadAngler" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:7E6CA66D-8A9E-44D2-A06D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> I currently have 3 PCs, all running XP, with X-Micro WLAN 11g adaptors
> fitted. However althougn network setup great when all on same table,
share
> files, internet etc no probs, as soon as I move them to their room of use,
> start to have connection problems. I bought aerial extensions to improve
> signal strength but not much help. I am currently using ad-hoc setup.
House
> is only standard size, I am considering NetGear DG834GT, would this have
> greatly improved range and hopefully improve connections.
>
> Advice appreciated.
>
> Dave.

Thanks for reply Jack, will look into seperate components. However is the
power output from a router greater than pci cards and therefore hopefully
have better range and will enable me to setup infrastructure network as
opposed to current ad-hoc?

(For some reason I have been unable to connect to the ezlan.net website for
last couple of days, just get 'the page cannot be displayed' error.)

Your time and advice appreciated,

Dave.

"Jack" wrote:

> Hi
>
> I usually shy away from the combos. The Router is not as good as stand
> alone, and the whole arrangement limit your Network flexibility.
>
> You should get a good stand alone Wireless Cable/DSL Router and configure a
> regular infrastructure Wireless LAN.
>
> Wireless Hardware - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Hardware.html
>
> If distance is still problem you would need more hardware to extend the
> coverage of the Network.
>
> Extending Distance: http://www.ezlan.net/Distance.html
>
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
>
>
>
> "BadAngler" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:7E6CA66D-8A9E-44D2-A06D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I currently have 3 PCs, all running XP, with X-Micro WLAN 11g adaptors
> > fitted. However althougn network setup great when all on same table,
> share
> > files, internet etc no probs, as soon as I move them to their room of use,
> > start to have connection problems. I bought aerial extensions to improve
> > signal strength but not much help. I am currently using ad-hoc setup.
> House
> > is only standard size, I am considering NetGear DG834GT, would this have
> > greatly improved range and hopefully improve connections.
> >
> > Advice appreciated.
> >
> > Dave.
>
>
>