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I upgraded from a Linksys WRT54g ver 1.0 router in order to get more range (as I had heard that wireless N provided this even with G adapters). I was very disappointed. The installation process was fine (assuming you know Linksys), although their software configuration tool crashed repeatedly. I got the router working with no problems. Then I noticed the range was much worse on this router. I conducted my own tests using my internal Intel Wireless G adapter on my Dell Inspiron laptop. I conducted the tests with WirelssMon software program. I positioned the routers in the exact same spot each time, and the laptop was also in the exact same place each test. Here are my results of my signal strength testing: Basement (right next to the router): Wireless N (20 MHz): -40 dB = 67% Wireless N (40 MHz): -32 dB = 75% Wireless N (auto): -37 dB = 70% WRT54G: -29 dB = 79% Main floor (one floor above router): Wireless N (20 MHz): -53 dB = 51% Wireless N (40 MHz): -55 dB = 51% Wireless N (auto): -54 dB = 50% WRT54G: -44 dB = 62% Front Porch (one floor above router, a bit farther): Wireless N (20 MHz): -86 dB = 16% Wireless N (40 MHz): not conducted Wireless N (auto): not conducted WRT54G: -71 dB = 32% Main bedroom (two floors above router): Wireless N (20 MHz): -74 dB = 27% Wireless N (40 MHz): -72 dB = 30% Wireless N (auto): -71 dB = 32% WRT54G: -65 dB = 39% Clearly there is a benefit to the WRT54G (by about 5-10%) in terms of signal strength. I have returned this router. I might try another Linksys with a stronger antenna (?WRT610N), but I was very disappointed with the performance of this router.