Wireless problem (Long)

[J57ltr]

Ill see if I can switch it but I think there were 3 options and 1 of them was unprotected.

I use AVG for antivirus and Malewarebytes anti maleware for the laptop and Mcafee and Maleware bytes for the tower.

Both use XP service pack 2. I use the Linksys for the tower and the built in card on the Dell laptop and the dell software manages the laptop. I have connected right outside the house in the garage and in the driveway but haven't seen how far it goes. I did have my nieghbor 1 house down from me that said he can see my wireless but not good enough to make a connection (1 bar).