How can I extend the signal to the back of my house? I was thinking of buying a Ethernet cable and then getting an access point to extend the wireless. If so, what are some suggestions for the wireless access points?
It's a Belkin F5D7230-4 version 2000 router.
Should I use a repeater instead? I don't know if I want to use an access point with a ethernet cable or a repeater. It would be best if it were wireless, like if it can just pick up the wireless signal and extend it further.
If you have a long way to go, try a pair of 'homeplugs' instead of a lot of cable. Home-grade Wireless Access points are all quite much-of-a-muchness now so any of the mainstream brands (Belkin, Netgear, Linksys etc.) will do - perhaps match the kit you already have? You may want to match the speed of your homeplugs with that of the AP you purchase (whether it be an 802.11g or n variant) - the common homeplug speeds are 85Mbit/Sec. 200 and 1Gbit/Sec. The first two speeds will be fine for an 802.11g (54Mbit/Sec) wireless AP, 200Mbit or 1Gbit will be better for an 802.11n AP.
As long as your wireless access points support WDS, you don't need a cable -- you can interconnect them wirelessly, assuming that they have better aerials than your computers so that they can talk to each other.
