Just checking, but you want to upgrade from 802.11b to 802.11g for faster data transfer between your PC's and not for faster internet access, right? Is WAP not available for your 802.11b equipment?

GM

Thanks for the reply.  The answer is yes, plus I understand that g has better range than b.  Also, my existing equipment only offers WEP, and not WAP.

Bob Davis

Excellent, you've identified three advantages to the upgrade from which you'll benefit.

If you find a need to extend coverage, some routers also have the option of using an external antenna that will boost and/or focus the signal. I'm not familiar with your layout, but you may be better off with a repeater or with an external antenna on the router. I just wanted to toss that idea in for your consideration.

Here's a randomly selected link for antennae.

http://www.hyperlinktech.com/

and here's an article on the selection of a wifi antenna

http://wireless.ecademy.com/node.php?id=6525

Sorry I can't offer any advice on ease of installation. There are others here on the board with a broader experience in this than I. All I've used is Lucent/Orinoco, so I've nothing to compare against it. I will say updating the Orinoco software seems a bit more challenging than should be necessary.

GM