Confused between 802.11g w/MIMO and 802.11n?

[techiecool]

Ok. My main problem is that my 802.11g Buffalo router doesn't provide enough range down to the first floor of my home. i would like to have the ability to work anywhere in my home...currently not possible. I don't have any equipment that currently have N adapters. My laptops I am sure don't. I have been looking at the ZyXel 550 router and it is 802.11g w/ MIMO. But then further research has shown me that 802.11n might provide more range because of MIMO. But doesn't the ZyXel have MIMO eventhough it is not a N router. very confusing. if need be i'll just buy a N router...advice is appreciated. Maybe a less expensive Linksys or TrendNET N router.

 

[Joemonkey]

Main difference between the two is the 2.4Ghz frequency range vs. the 5Ghz frequency range I believe.

Just look for reviews, or custom firmware such as Tomato to increase the dB gain

 

[JackMDS]

MIMO= Multiple-Input / Multiple-Output -

It has nothing to do with the transmission frequency.

It is an augmentation of Antenna feeding from the RF out Amp.

The usage of MIMO is part of the addition that makes the future 802.11n.

In the case of the Zyxel 550 see here,

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/review.asp?pid=630

 

[spidey07]

To be honest there simply isn't any reason why a single access point won't cover a home.

What is most likely is interference or antenna position. Change channels to 1, 6, 11 and make sure your antennas aren't "pointed" at each other.