Wireless range extension will depend on whether or not the router supports 
wireless range extension. I know that Belkin models support this, but you 
must be using all Bilken products. However, any WAP will extend the range 
if you plug it into the router with a network cable. You should be able to 
run up to 300 feet away from the router, and create a second broadcasting 
WAP.  Using a cable from the router to the center of the second floor is 
going to be the most reliable way to extend your signal.

Rode
The NOSPIN Group
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>Just a quick (I hope) question. I am helping a B&B owner contemplate using a
>wireless access point to enable more coverage at his establishment. Right
>now he uses a Westell router/modem with wireless provided by his ISP,
>Verizon. Alas, the signal doesn't reach the upper floors. The question: does
>the wireless access point (which will likely sit two floors above the
>router) have to be connected to the router via cable, or can they attach to
>the network wirelessly and then rebroadcast the signal?
>Thank you for your time and thought on this.
>Will Stephenson

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