The wireless range offered by your router will vary depending on which Wi-Fi standard it supports - is it 802.11g or 802.11n compatible? - and whether there are any walls around as that will obstruct the Wi-Fi signal.
The 802.11n routers, also known as Wireless N routers, typically have a higher Wi-Fi range but even if you get one of these, the wireless signals may still not reach certain areas of your home - like the corner study or the bedroom on the first floor – as there are just too many obstructions in the form of walls between your laptop and the router.
Expand your Wireless Network's Range with an Old Router
What should you therefore do to ensure that the Wi-Fi signals are available in full strength in every corner of your house?
You can easily extend your Wi-Fi network with some additional hardware - like Wi-Fi repeaters and Wireless Access Points - but if you want to save a few bucks, just get hold of an old wireless router that you no longer use and connect it to your existing router using an inexpensive Ethernet cable.
