increasing wireless range

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Hi guys. I have a wireless network running off a BT business hub 2701HGV, however the wireless range is not enough to reach all parts of the building. Can anyone recommend the best way to increase the range of the wireless network.
Should I use a wireless extender, if so anyone recommend the best one?
Alternatively I was thinkiing of using a powerline adapter to connect another wireless router to the BT Business hub 2701HGV and setting up another wireless network to give access to users how cannot reach the original wireless network. If this is the better option can anyone recommend the best wireless router please.
Thanks in advance guys :)
 
its the size and shape of the building that is causing/limiting the range of the wireless network. I can't move the network very far due to where the phone socket is located.
 
Home plugs as far down the office as you can (providing the area is on the same ringmain) then off that run a range externder or similar device.

can you or anyone else recommend the best range extender (or similiar device) please?
 
anyone use a DrayTek Vigor AP-700 or AP-800.. are these any good?
Or are there any better ones.. ideally less than £150?
 
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i am currently using 2 zyxel pla-401 v3 powerline adapters to connect a netgear DG834GT to the BT business hub to create another wireless network. But users of the this second wireless network have incredibly slow speeds and lag.
Should i try replacing the DG834GT with a newer wireless accent point?

Also can the powerline adapters carry the telephone singal too?
 
need help choosing a access point device please.
ZyXEL NWA1100-N, DrayTek Vigor AP-800 or Linksys WAP4410N... or are there better ones for max £150 please?
 
I have gone for a newer router/modem as well as new access point/wireless repeater - asus dsl-n55u and a draytek ap-700 to extend the wireless network (via powerline adapters)
 
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