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What is the model number?

Try here: http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?pid=96&g=96&vw=1&articleid=17241 (forwarding a range of ports) http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?pid=96&vw=1&articleid=21470 (forwarding single ports)

What is the model number of your fios router? (Check the bottom sticker) We can then look up the instructions to change from WPA2 to WPA which might be more compatible for your older Dell.

One or two wireless repeaters would extend the range of your netgear router. What model is your netgear router? It might also be possible to add a larger/amplified antenna to it.

Can you clarify what you mean by you had it flashed? I also suggest you make this post over in the Android forums: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/36/android.html

Just checking, have you tried the latest firmware update for the router? http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/?model=TL-WDR3600&version=V1#tbl_j

The first kind you mention is probably a wireless repeater. (Unless when you say it transmits to the computer next to it you mean it is by ethernet. In that case it would be a wireless bridge) The other is a wireless router which takes a hard wired connection and broadcasts a wireless network...

The wikidevi page for this adapter says it is probably based on a Ralink RT3573 chipset: http://wikidevi.com/wiki/Buffalo_WLI-UC-G450 You can download from Ralink directly (usually newer than what Buffalo will have on their website). Use the first link...

What model number is your Acer laptop?

I recommend going with the NETGEAR WNCE2001 (ethernet bridge) over USB based solutions since USB solutions will eat up CPU cycles to communicate with the chipset in the USB adapter. Also with the ethernet bridge approach, you won't have to install or keep a USB driver up to date. To your PC, it...

Glad to hear it! Please mark as solved.

802.11n works best with multiple antennas. The multiple antennas are used to provide different pathways for the signal to bounce around between the access point and where you need to use wifi. Almond is a pretty interesting touch screen based router.

Since this is the wireless forum, you can also use iCloud to wirelessly transfer photos to your Mac. It is great because not only is it wireless, but it can happen automatically and back up your photos at the same time. http://www.apple.com/icloud/features/photo-stream.html More information...

Can your dell's built-in card connect to other networks (such as if you go to a Starbucks)? Also, what is the encryption setting on the Fios router? Since your dell is an older model, if the router is set on WPA2 you might do better with WPA or even WEP for compatibility sake. But please note...