802.11n for outdoor coverage

[mlrodrig@gmail.com]

I´ve being using 802.11g AP to cover outdoor areas for small condos
(about 10 houses). Quite simple: one AP outdoor , using a 120 degree
sector antenna to cover each sector (one AP per sector), inside the
houses an AP in "AP Client" mode with outdoor directional antenna.

Now I need to install a similar system in a bigger condo (50 houses)
and I am considering the 802.11n technology. But one of the biggest
points in 802.11n (as far as I understand) is MIMO technology and the
use of reflection/refractions/diffractions that is not so common in
outdoor environments.

Is there someone in the list with previous experiences in performance
and coverage results for 802.11n in open areas that could share with
the list?

Thanks

Marcelo

[seaweedsl]

On May 11, 9:04 am, "mlrod...@gmail.com" <mlrod...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Now I need to install a similar system in a bigger condo (50 houses)
> and I am considering the 802.11n technology.


Until somebody with N knowledge and experience answers, I can say
this:

G should do everything you need for outdoors. You already have the
right idea, which is to use directional antennas and multiple APs
strategically placed. I don't think going to an N router is going
to get you anything in this case. You will just use it in G mode with
a single antenna.

Now inside the houses is a different matter. There you can use the
N's existing antenna array...