wireless network range

[andygo]

I have a netgear router installed as part of my wifi network.

My laptop has a plug in Dlink wireless network card whose range I always thought was a bit poor, but was gobsmacked yesterday by a mates laptop who got nearly a full signal strength on his Acer lappy with integrated wifi outdide in my garage.

My lappy wont even get a signal in the kitchen.

Are some wifi cards better than others (clearly so i would have thought) or is there a way to boost my laptops range or conversly the routers range?

Thanks

Andy

[ThePassenger]

Yes some WiFi cards are better than others. But, you've also got the antenna to factor in. He's got one huge ass length of cable (possibly two) running around the screen area. You've got.... whatever they've managed to cram in the PC Card... so probably not a lot.