Sneezy
join:2006-01-07
Calgary, AB
| Re: Distance / B vs. G vs. N / Adaptors Actually, I have it on solid grounds that it does reduce performance when you have an 802.11b client logged on a to a network with mainly 802.11g users.
Typically, the rate on the other 802.11g clients drops to in and around the same level as the 802.11b client. Here is a link that states this very same issue, and there are many many more that state the same condition, just Google it.
»compnetworking.about.com/od/wire···11bg.htm
It begins discussing it at bullet #3 down.
But I do agree with you regarding the fact that ANY MIMO router should do a better job of carrying a signal then a conventional router. The DIR-635 that I am using merely takes advantages of both Pre-N features and MIMO. But if you have no need for the features of an 802.11n router then by all means, a MIMO router should indeed work wonders.
And yes, as CCBADD mentioned, the Zyxel X-550 is a very good router. I've had a brief period of use with it and it was quite superb to say the least. SO you could be looking at a 3rd option if you decide to go in that direction. |
