Wireless "N" routers and "G" devices

pcAnywhere · 16 Sep 2010 at 10:02

I have a wireless G router connected to my cable modem and several wireless G devices. Everything is fine indoors, but I'd like to be able to connect to the web from my garden.. and 25m+ from my wireless G router and through 2 walls = no/poor signal.

If a purchased a wireless N router, I know my G devices would only work at "G" speeds - but would I see any range benefits for my G devices?

Insta · 16 Sep 2010 at 14:08

As far as I know wireless N doesnt increase the range or power of the signal. You may have to buy an additonal antenna for increased range.

Duke · 16 Sep 2010 at 14:29

Nope. Best bet would be to have an access point (or a cable router with DHCP turned off to act as an AP) in the position you need to cover that area, cabled back to your main router.

e.g. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-010-NG&groupid=46&catid=1596&subcat=

vsmora · 17 Sep 2010 at 07:35

If you can't reposition your current router for all-round coverage then Duke's suggestion is best. If cabling back to the main router isn't practical then maybe combine with homeplugs for that leg.