Wireless Troubleshooting

What is the best wireless setup for home pc and gaming across multiple floors?

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1. Linksys wireless N. If you are on more than 2 floors, get 1-2 USB extension base wireless boosters. They increase the range and speed like crazy.
2. Here's the thing. If you want a good, reliable and fast internet connection, you would go WIRED. If you don't want to run a wire up to the 2nd floor, then try a pair of Power Line Adapters. I have had great success with ZyXEL PL-100 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter - PL100 - $48.99 - from BUY.com http://affiliate.buy.com/gateway.aspx?adid=17662&aid=10387719&pid=2594269&sURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buy.com%2Fretail%2FProduct.asp%3Fsku%3D202527043%26SearchEngine%3DCJaffiliate%26Type%3DCJ%26Keyword%3D202527043%26Category%3DComp&cjsku=202527043 These should be on the same circuit, or at least on the same phase. Avoid using a surge protector or UPS with this. It is very simple to use... just plug them in and look for the LINK indicator. If you have a second computer on the other floor, then get a third adapter. But if you MUST go wireless, then I recommend LinkSys. Look at the specs on this one at NewEgg. LINKSYS WRT54G IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless-G Broadband Router - $54.99 Click here http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2594269-10440897?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2FProduct%2FProduct.asp%3FItem%3DN82E16833124010%26ATT%3D33-124-010%26CMP%3DAFC-C8Junction%26cm_mmc%3DAFC-C8Junction-_-Network%2B-%2BWireless%2BRouters-_-LINKSYS-_-33124010&cjsku=N82E16833124010 But remember, you said GAMES. That means that wired is your best choice. Good luck and Happy Computing!
3. LinkSys. It is very effective and gets through floors. Get the booster though for better connection.