I finally solved the problem of my sloooow wireless network. I was looking into a new antenna for the router or building one. Radio Shack let me down and didn't have the right parts I needed. I came home and experimented with antenna and router position and like magic, I found the problem. It's the fucking brick wall by the other computer. As soon as I moved the router onto the windowsill in the compy room, my signal jumped sky high. Well atleast I have accomplished something this week.