my wifi router is 25 meters far and there are 3/4 walls between it and my ps3..... I have a 40% signal but I download at full band withouth any lag.....
Now, that's not quite true. If U have a 802.11n / MIMO router, then 1 or 2 walls shouldn't be as much of a problem. Personally, I'm a fan of the Linksys Gaming Router .
PS3 Wi-fi is A LOT better than I had expected. I have never had any issues with it. It never drops my connection when I play online, it downloads quickly, and if your ISP is fast and your router is a 802.11G router, you shouldn't have any problems. The range is also very good. My cable modem and router are in my basement. My room is upstairs. I routinely get 70-80% signal strength.
The wireless setup is not effected by walls very much, the only thing that can kill a wifi signal in a wall is a wire mesh (like in older stucco buildings). I have mine going through two walls and there is a microwave between the PS3 and the router that in theory should ruin the signal but so far I have never had a problem. Most (if not all) wireless problems are caused by the router or the ISP.
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