1 MIMO, or Router + AP

[Landyin]

So here's the deal. I went and bought a D-link DI-634M the other day, to replace a D-Link DI-624 that had been problematic. Its MIMO, and I expected it to 'go the distance', only to find out it had the exact same (and in some cases worse) signal then the non-MIMO router. I moved the antennas and placement as much as I could, and still couldn't get what I wanted. The computers are about 60-70 feet away from the router going through maybe 2 walls. And I used netstumbler to configure best antenna placement, and it was still only a *little* stronger then the regular G router.

Now, I just have generic G adapters in the computers, and I know I can't expect to get the full potential of MIMO without a MIMO adapter as well. But my main concern here is this:

Do I keep the router, but go out and buy 2 MIMO adapter cards, and hope that improves signal?

Do I return the router (80 bucks) and with that credit, but a cheaper, regular G router, and an Access Point, spending maybe $30 after credit? (if so, reccomendations for Router + AP combinations would be helpful)

Or do I return the router and use the credit to buy a Linksys SRX400 at $130, spending maybe $50, and hope for better results?

Which do you think it the best course of action? Adapter changes, or router changes?

 

[Nacho]

The dlink router isn't bad, but of course, mimo hardware is best used all around. Router and adapters. I would say get one adapter now, dont buy two just yet. And try it out, if its better then your problem is fixed. If not then there are various router + ap options + antenna upgrades and so on that can be used.

 

[PTNL]

return the d-link unit, and get a netgear WGT624 wifi router. it has an extremely strong wireless signal (which is likely due to the power sent and the laptop pci wireless card that it has inside).

i can surf the net outside on my deck and not worry about the signal dropping between the concrete foundation and the brick exterior of my house. and the line-of-sight distance between my laptop and the router is about 50-60 feet.

 

[Landyin]

This credit is at Best Buy, so i can only get a limited amount of supplies. But what I was thinking was exchaning the D-link for the Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 High Power AitStation and buying the Buffalo Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-G54HP for around $60-80. I figure its cheaper then buying 2 adapters, and I can hook up both my computers to it, and I've seen good reviews about it on newegg. What do you guys think? Would it be able to handle 2 computers?