wireless router

[harrycary]

80211g broadcasts at a higher frequency therby making more easliy blocked by walls, cabinet, large furniture, etc.

To be practical, you have nothing to gain by switching to 80211g. While it runs at a higher frequency(hence the faster throughput), you'll still encounter the same problems(and than some) you have with your 80211b setup.

Try putting the router in a place that has the fewest obstacles between your PC and the it. And, as stated above, metal surfaces, conduit, cabinets, etc. can block/disrupt the signal.

good luck with it.

[lynx]

You could always move the fridge.

[zaphodiv]

80211g broadcasts at a higher frequency therby making more easliy blocked by walls, cabinet, large furniture, etc.

Both b and g transmit in the 2.4GHz band.
However hihger data rate generally require a better signal to noise ratio.

[Mex]

I have both g and b, and this is just my own experience, but when I test my internet connection speed b and g perform the same.

[lynx]

I have both g and b, and this is just my own experience, but when I test my internet connection speed b and g perform the same.

That's because the internet speed is the limiting factor, not the speed of your wireless network.

[backlash]

I'm wondering if I could connect an additional cable modem. I have a new one which I use for VOIP telephone service, but I still have my old one. I wonder how long I can use it before they notice. What are they looking for when they do notice? If I did that I'd connect directly instead of wireless since it's faster.

[backlash]

nope, that didn't work (additional cable modem)

/me sighs