I've recently setup a network in my home with my old Xbox running XBMC attached to a WRT54GS with DD-WRT in client bridge mode in the lounge connecting to my wireless N router in the bedroom (also running DD-WRT) on the next floor with a straight line distance between the two of about 10 metres. The signal strength reported in DD-WRT is about 40-45% which is the same i get when the routers are sitting back too back.
Now for the most part the wireless works fine. But occasionally i get drops in signal strength and streaming movies becomes choppy. I've tried different firmwares, moving the router around the room, configuring signal strengths, lower bitrate movies, etc but nothing seems to work.
So far the setup i have has only cost me time. Its just using old equipment i had lying around. So i'd like to keep the cost down as much as possible. I could lay down some cat5 but that would mean ripping up carpets all round the house which i won't do as they've only been down a few months
So i'm asking wether it would be more feasable to get new high gain antennae for the 54G or a new 'N' router. Also some recommendations would be great too.
Now for the most part the wireless works fine. But occasionally i get drops in signal strength and streaming movies becomes choppy. I've tried different firmwares, moving the router around the room, configuring signal strengths, lower bitrate movies, etc but nothing seems to work.
So far the setup i have has only cost me time. Its just using old equipment i had lying around. So i'd like to keep the cost down as much as possible. I could lay down some cat5 but that would mean ripping up carpets all round the house which i won't do as they've only been down a few months
So i'm asking wether it would be more feasable to get new high gain antennae for the 54G or a new 'N' router. Also some recommendations would be great too.