Comparing router wifi range via specs

[CathJ]

I have two routers; one has a really good wifi range and I can connect to it anywhere in the house. The other only covers half the house.

I want to replace the crappy one, but obviously don't want to get a router that's just as bad. Is there anything in the specs for a router that will indicate what kind of range it'll cover?

 

[Gtx Gaming]

if you need good range i can recommend this :

http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php/unifi-enterprise-p-1129

The long range on is out of stock , but this one is also awesome!

used at allot of my clients , and the range is just awesome!!

 

[kayvee]

+1 for the above AP, it's a great solution.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

I one has a really good wifi range and I can connect to it anywhere in the house.

Hmmm...just use this one??

 

[vicv]

I have this router right here:
http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/dsl-modems-routers/dgn2200.aspx

In the link it says range is for small to medium homes. I get signal throughout my house with it.

Edit:

This one shows medium to large homes. http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/dsl-modems-routers/dgnd4000.aspx

Not sure about other manufacturers but it seems Netgear gives you an idea of the range.

 

[CathJ]

Hmmm...just use this one??

Do you really think I would have posted if it was that simple?

No, to make the short story long - it's my parents' router that has the problem. If I take my router over there, they can connect all over the house; with their router, though, they can't. So I want to replace their router with a better one.

And no, I can't just get the same I have - I bought it in London six or seven years ago, so I doubt it's still sold.

Edit: looks like their router is 802.11b/g, whereas mine is 802.11n. That could be why the range is better on mine.