Advice for a Home Wireless Network

Question

Hi, I am looking for some guidance on the best way to set up a wireless network in my home.  I am not wired for ethernet and my Internet access is through Comcast Cable.  The main issue I have is that I must place my wireless router in the basement near the wiring closet because the cable modem is also required to be there (DirecTV provides my TV programming so the coax cable throughout the house is used for that). 
Placing the wireless router in the basement works ok for access from the basement or first floor but the signal is very weak from second floor and backyard.  I am also limited to using the WRTP54G Wireless Router (Vonage version) for the basement router but if there is anyway to use something else as the main router while just using this as the phone router, I would jump at that since I have found this model to be somewhat unreliable.
Ideally, I would like to take advantage of the increased range and speed of the 802.11n format.  I have been reading on here about different ways to link wireless APs together but I'm not totally clear on what equipment is necessary.  My main goal is to be able to access the internet from the 2nd floor and also from the backyard, as far as 200 ft away.  I can place wireless equipment basically anywhere inside.  Cost is important but is a secondary consideration to functionality.
Any suggestions would be most appreciated!!

Answer 1

You can trust WRT610N as it will give you the desired range...