Atheros Communications Inc. today announced the launch of its XSPAN family of wireless LAN technologies for 802.11n, based on a triple-radio RF design. Via [reed-electronics.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: 802.11n
Two Vendors Claim ‘First’ Pre-Standard 802.11n Chipsets
Marvel and Broadcom both say they’re ready to ship chipsets based on the new technology, designed to increase bandwidth and make other improvements over 802.11g. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
802.11n Deal Imminent, Says Broadcom Exec
The logjam that has delayed agreement on the IEEE 802.11n high data-rate WLAN standard will be broken soon, and a standard agreed by the middle of next year, a senior executive from Broadcom Corp. told the World Broadband Forum. Via [eetimes.com]… Continue Reading
802.11n: Already Too Slow?
Is 802.11n, the Wi-Fi technology promising to push wireless traffic to 100Mbps, already outdated? Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
MIMO Products Muddle Wireless Market
The Promised Land of wireless networking now is 802.11n, which alleges 100-megabits-per-second-plus speed on data throughput. But because ratification of this specification isn’t expected until late 2006, vendors have begun offering products with enhanced speed, range, and coverage using a mix of proprietary technologies. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Qualcomm Bolsters TGn Sync Group’s 802.11n Proposal
Qualcomm is joining TGn Sync, one of the cross-industry groups developing specifications for the IEEE 802.11n standard proposal for WLANs operating at data rates of up to 100Mbit/s. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Linksys Feels The Need For More Wi-Fi Speed
Networking gear maker Linksys is incorporating a new technology that expands the range of its Wi-Fi products up to three times and the speed up to eight times, according to the company. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Bandspeed Lands Patent For 802.11n Technology
Wireless LAN (WLAN) chip developer Bandspeed has landed a patent for crosstalk cancellation and interference suppression technology that will improve signal reliability and clarity in 802.11n systems. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
New Wi-Fi Nearly Doubles Speed
Wireless networking products are never modest in their performance claims. However, Belkin’s new Wireless Pre-N Router ($150) and Notebook Network Card ($100) promise–and deliver–dramatically faster speeds and much better range than their fastest 802.11g predecessors. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
11n Wireless Lans Get ‘Wait For It’ Warning
Companies tempted to jump the gun on the next-generation 802.11n wireless networking standard have received a warning shot across the bows from the Wifi Alliance, the body that certifies compliant products. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Pre-certified 802.11n Vendors Risk Red Card
Having seen vendors disappoint customers with pre-certified 802.11g kit that didn’t do the job, the Wi-Fi Alliance has announced tighter rules for 802.11n. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Alliance Puts Limits On ‘Pre-n’ Equipment
The Wi-Fi Alliance stressed Monday that it will not support pre-standard 802.11n equipment and may, under certain circumstances, revoke existing certification of WLAN equipment that deploys so-called “pre-N” technology. Via [crn.com]… Continue Reading
Getting A Leg Up On 802.11n
Just when you thought you’d mastered the alphabet soup of wireless networking, along comes 802.11n. Or, more precisely, pre-802.11n. Even though there is no agreed-upon industry standard yet, that isn’t stopping some companies from rolling out their visions of what an 802.11n product should be. Via [pcmag.com]… Continue Reading