Routers

[killer04]

So currently I am gaming off of wireless internet and I lose about 1/5 of the signal. I want to try and improve my connection however my dad has to connect using an ethernet cable since his laptop is DoD one and you arent supposed to install things on them. So here is a like a map of my current set up Modem->Router->family PC/DoD laptop(sometimes)/gaming computer(wireless)
So I was wondering if it is possible for me to move my router and modem, then put my wireless network card on my family computer, and run an ethernet cable from that computer to my dads laptop?
Modem->Router->gaming computer->family computer(wireless)->DoD laptop(wired)

[Alexander Kerensky]

why not just by a cheap ethernet hub?

[killer04]

I dont know much about ethernet hubs, however I cant run CAT5 through the house, which cause problems....

[Imperial]

If you don't want to move things around, but want to improve your overall wireless experience, check out wireless repeaters. Just takes the existing wifi signal and amplifies the range. I picked one up about 3 weeks ago and works pretty good. They are just as expensive as a router, but its worth it if you need to stay wireless. And it works fine for gaming and HD streaming.

http://www.amazon.com/Amped-Wireless...1022814&sr=8-1

[killer04]

Originally Posted by Imperial

If you don't want to move things around, but want to improve your overall wireless experience, check out wireless repeaters. Just takes the existing wifi signal and amplifies the range. I picked one up about 3 weeks ago and works pretty good. They are just as expensive as a router, but its worth it if you need to stay wireless. And it works fine for gaming and HD streaming.

http://www.amazon.com/Amped-Wireless...1022814&sr=8-1

The distance isnt that far, and I am not looking to spend that much money. The main problem is just losing the signal when its going through walls and floors.

[Imperial]

Originally Posted by killer04

The distance isnt that far, and I am not looking to spend that much money. The main problem is just losing the signal when its going through walls and floors.

You can do the setup you proposed by using Windows Bridge Connections in Control Panel. Just keep in mind that some functionality can be lost along the way, there's one in particular I can't recall off the bat. Who knows what the DoD laptop connects to.

Otherwise you'd need to actually buy a wireless bridge-- a wifi receiver with ethernet out ports.

edit: or upgrade the router itself

[TheManWithoutAPlan]

Your father works for the United States Department of Defense?!

Or maybe its a Dial on Demand laptop

[Watcher]

Remember that wireless is usually going to be slower then direct connection. You will typically notice a 20-30% drop from hard connection speeds over wireless.

Now as far as the actual signal is concerned, pretty much what Imperial said.