Draft 11n Does Not Equal 100 Mbps Ethernet
If you're starting to believe that draft 11n will make wired networks obsolete, you better read this before cashing in on all that scrap copper.
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Linksys previews Media Center Extenders
Linksys has announced two Media Center Extenders that are "Coming in November".
The DMS 2100 Media Center Extender and DMA 2200 Media Center Extender with DVD Player are designed to support streamed content from PCs running Windows Vista Premium or Ultimate using Ethernet and draft 802.11n wireless connections.
Broadcom sampling single-chip dual-band 802.11n
Broadcom today announced what it says is the world's first full-featured, single-chip 802.11n solution.
The Broadcom BCM4322 combines all of the elements of a wireless LAN subsystem onto a single silicon die, including 802.11 MAC, baseband processor, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios and other WLAN components. Broadcom claims that the device can deliver " over 200 Mbps of actual wireless throughput".
SMC shipping draft 11n auto-QoS router
SMC Networks yesterday announced the start of shipments of its ...
Linksys Range Plus is Draft 11n in Disguise
Today's announcement by Linksys of its "affordable" Range Plus product line (WRT100, WPC100) is an odd one. The product line is described as using "MIMO" technology to provide extended coverage at a price point around $100. But a look at the FCC Test report reveals the real technology used.
Netgear WNR834B RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router Review
Netgear's entry-level draft 11n wireless router doesn't include gigabit Ethernet. But it does have something that many people have been waiting for.
Cisco jumps on the draft 11n bandwagon
Cisco yesterday announced an Aironet series access point with dual 802.11n Draft 2.0 radios.
The modular Cisco Aironet 1250 Series access point has a modular design with 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz 802.11n draft 2.0 standard radio modules. Cisco says that the AP can deliver "total data rates of up to 600 Mbps". The 1250 is an addition to Cisco's Unified Wireless Network product line and can be deployed in both standalone and "unified" (lightweight AP) modes.
Misusing MIMO
As is too often the case, yet another networking term that initially had clear meaning has been grabbed by the marketeers and is being used to lure gullible buyers.
Waiting for Draft 2.0 updates
While the Wi-Fi Alliance's list of 802.11n Draft 2.0 certified products is growing longer, of course, there is still a catch. A product's appearance in the list doesn't necessarily mean that the products you can buy today are Draft 2.0 compliant. Nor does it mean that you can download firmware and drivers to bring them into compliance, either.
SMC shipping draft 11n trio
SMC Networks announced today that it has started shipping three draft 11n wireless LAN products.
The SMC Barricade N Wireless 4-port Gigabit Broadband Router (SMCWGBR14-N) features a four port gigabit switch, built-in "Intelligent Stream Handling" auto-QoS technology and USB print server. Wireless security features include WPA and WPA2 support and Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS).
Netgear WNR854T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router – Gigabit Edition Review
Netgear's entry into the 11n Draft 2.0 sweepstakes dazzles with high throughput, but fails to follow through with features and neighbor friendliness.
IEEE 802 Wireless Meeting Summary July 2007
802.11-2007 Edition of the standard incorporating 802.11a, b, c, d, e, g, h, i and j was published in June of 2007. The following 9 amendments to this edition are now in progress: 802.11k, n, p, r, s, u, v, w and y.
802.11k Radio Resource Measurement has been forwarded to sponsor ballot; final approval expected December 2007
802.11n High Throughput 3076 comments received on draft 2 with 1594 technical comments; 1200 technical comments remain to be resolved; expect draft 3.0 to be approved in the September 2007 interim meeting; final approval expected at the end of 2008