wireless network - N range?

[seb]

Can anyone explain the different ranges to wireless please?

I am in between homes at the moment and i have a Netgear DG834G. I presume this is the entry level for wireless and will ony suffice for through one wall for example?

I may have the need for a wireless signal to reach approx 40 foot from one end of a room through a thick wall of circa 3/4 bricks.

I will set up my current router soon to check the coverage but is anyone in a position to tell me whether i am wasting my time?

Is it worht spending over £100 on a router like the link:

netgear router

I guess this is the only way to overcome this (possible) problem...

any how, educate me please!

 

[Adam]

standard coverage - up to 54Mbps (Wireless-G)Entry level option for use in modest properties, e.g. flats, apartments, small houses. Light usage - typically used for Internet surfing, emailing, online chat and small file transfers.

standard+ coverage - up to 108Mbps (Super G)For use in modest properties, e.g. flats, apartments, small houses. Light to medium usage - typically used for surfing, emailing, chat, file transfers, Internet telephony.

extended coverage - up to 108Mbps (RangeMax - MIMO)Mid-range option for use in larger properties, e.g. semi detached houses. Medium to heavy usage - typically used for surfing, emailing, chat, printing, streaming music and transferring larger files.

maximum coverage & bandwidth - up to 300Mbps (Wireless-N)Top option for use in larger properties, e.g. town houses, detached houses. Heavy usage / Multiple Users - typically used for surfing, emailing, chat, printing, video & music streaming, online PC gaming and large file transfers.

 

[Adam]

I would say it would be worth paying the extra £££ to get the best possible signal / coverage.

 

[seb]

N it is then! ta.

 

[Adam]

you know it makes sense lol

 

[Jonesy]

how much is that, i was looking at it the other day but couldnt find it for sale anywhere.

I need a new one my dg834gt is rubbish!