Router advice needed!

[sten102]

I have Virgin Media Cable, and bought a Belkin Wireless G Router (54Mbps) which connects to the cable box in a first floor room, then my PC is downstairs in another room (via 2 walls) and connects wirelessly.
The signal is always low and it often takes a while to get a connection, so I think I need a better more powerful router. I was looking at the Belkin B5DUK045 G+MIMO: for the speed it says 'faster then 802.11b' but I read that equates to about 11mbps?!! So I think I need better/faster than that?
So I am looking at the Netgear WPN824 (MIMO, & 'up to 108mbps') Do you think this would be best in my situation, also do I have to buy the adaptor of the same make (to go in my PC) or can I use my existing Belkin adaptor?? And will laptops work ok (with their built-in adaptors)?
Thank you in anticipation!
Regards, Mike

[Ethel]

I have Virgin Media cable broadband. My router is in my loft, desktop on the first floor and laptop connects all over the house and garden without fail.

I have a Linksys WRT54G - been using it for nearly 3 years and never a problem.

Your existing adaptors will be fine, but make sure they are G (not B) for best performance.