Access Point and Bridge Mode at the same time?

[gmdoubleg]

Hello all, I'm new to the site and have been reading a ton but still can't figure out my dilemma. I live in a Grandmother's quarters behind a front house and we share the wireless internet. The wireless router is about 40 feet from my computer. I've come to the conclusion that I will most likely need an access point to boost the signal in my house.

-Would the access point need to be between the router and my PC to have an affect?

-If the router is N300 and I get an access point with a higher speed ability (eg. N600, N900), will that increase the speed of the connection to my computer? I assume it will increase the connection from my HTPC and Main PC. Poor assumption?

Thank you for whatever help you can give and sorry for the noob questions. Networking just doesn't click for me.

PS. I've used the TrendNet N300 USB adapter and get 4Mbps tops. I switched to the TP-Link 300Mbps High Gain Wireless Adapter and it increased to 5Mbps. The ping on both were roughly 18-20 (not sure how this affects connection speeds).

 

[stevech]

I've seen that mode "client bridge with WiFi clients", aka bridge+AP, in Cisco Aironet and Rukus products. That's bridge AND AP, not "OR".
Not seen in in consumer products but I'll bet some vendors have it - such as Engenius http://www.ruckuswireless.com/products/zoneflex-indoor

Try reading some of the product specs or use manuals:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...H&Description=engenius+bridge&N=-1&isNodeId=1