Wireless Distance?

[SyCD]

if i set up a router from my computer to my laptop what is the highest distance away i can be from the router for it to work?
It's wi-fi b/g
Sy

 

[McBunny]

depends whats in the way

 

[SyCD]

They'll be nothing but one wall!.
The cottage im in is gettin re-done compleatly + extension so im moving to a cottage which is less that 1/4 mile away.
Sy

 

[McBunny]

wont work over 1/4 mile

 

[McBunny]

well not with standard ariels

 

[SyCD]

it would be for 6 months, so i'd consider forking out money to make it possible anyway?
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[FiDoDiDo]

it would be for 6 months, so i'd consider forking out money to make it possible anyway?
Sy

Pringles tubes can be used to extend the range I've been told, not that fair though.