wireless net-- suggestions
 

Is there a way to boost a signal? How about making it faster? I'm running 54mbs usb ports, but the adapter is capable of 108mbps, so, if I upgrade the usb ports to 108mbps, would it be that much of an improvement?

Also, most of the connections I find are unsecure.. what risks are there when working on unsecured connections... I have my firewalls on at all times.

lol connect your your own networks not others!

Oh, so i can have my own wireless network? I'm not talking about networks in the home, Im talking about for on the go.. like, outside, in the car, on the park bench, in the backyard, in hotels..etc.... Like right now I am in a hotel.

180 is not a standard , it is just a company thing like netgear etc , they do it by using more channels , so to take advantage of the extra speed you need matching gear , eg; netgear router/acceess point and netgear wireless land card

to boost a signal you can by amps to get your signal pumping out and to amp distant conenctions

a better antenna will also do a good job , the more height you have on the attenna the more distance it will cover of if you are a city with a bit of mucking aroun you can bounce your signal off other things to gain distance