Macro-diversity using hybrid transmissions via twisted pairs

A system operative to improve reception using macro-diversity transmissions, comprising:

• at least two converters;
• and
• an access point operative to:
• convert a plurality of streams associated with spatial multiplexing into a plurality of intermediary frequency (IF) signals, and
• transmit the plurality of IF signals at least twice:
• a first time respectively over a plurality of conductors belonging to a first multi-conductor cable reaching a first location, and a second time respectively over a plurality of conductors belonging to a second multi-conductor cable reaching a second location;
• wherein the system is configured to:
• shift, at the first location, using one of the converters, the plurality of IF signals respectively into a first plurality of output signals each occupying a single wireless frequency range, and transmit the first plurality of output signals respectively over a first plurality of antennas, and
• shift, at the second location, using another one of the converters, the plurality of IF signals respectively into a second plurality of output signals each occupying the single wireless frequency range, and transmitting the second plurality of output signals respectively over a second plurality of antennas, in which the first plurality of output signals transmitted wirelessly and the second plurality of output signals transmitted wirelessly, all occupying the single wireless frequency range, are combined wirelessly at different spatial locations so as to create macro-diversity in conjunction with the spatial multiplexing.