Wireless Router

Hoping someone can help someone very inexperienced in network etc. I currently have a Netgear WPN824 v2 installed on my desktop computer. About the only time it's used is with the kids laptop and my iPhone and only for internet use, no file sharing. We live in an old home and I do have some problems with range. I have access to a Linksys WRT160N at vitually no cost. My first question. Is the Linksys a better option than the Netgear and can I use one or the other as a "repeater". Or can anyone suggest a better system for what I'm after, that being internet only with maximum range. Hope this makes sense to someone.

Reply 1 : Wireless Router

You want to use the second router as an access point.

I'll answer that post 17 currently in our forum sticky (the top post in this forum) addresses that.

We use stickies so moderators don't have to type the full answer.
Bob

Reply 2 : Wireless Router

If range is an issue to the wireless router then you have three choices, first use a directional antennae to boost the signal http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-make-a-parabolic-wifi-booster-with-aluminum-foil-272913/, buy a different router with wireless 802.11n specification, or use a repeater. If you intend to try to use a second router as a repeater usually it's better to have the main router (by this hooked up to the ISP) connected to a primary computer by wifi, then use a network cable from that computer to the second router that will be the repeater but connect it to it's uplink, and then you will need to on the primary computer configure internet connection sharing.

Reply 3 : Wireless Router

i like to know about this range thing to get better working of network..