HomeRF-based wireless networking technology, which is playing catch-up with archrival 802.11b standard, moved a key step forward with the announcement of the first shipping products to match 802.11b's 10 Mbps speed, according to Yardena Arar, writing at PCWorld.com. Arar writes . . .

“Proxim's Symphony HomeRF, announced on Monday, is the first product line to support the HomeRF 2.0 standard. That spec offers speeds of up to 10 megabits per second, more than six times the 1.6-mbps limit of previous HomeRF products. Proxim's new products should deliver real-world throughput on a par with that of 802.11b networks, which have a theoretical maximum of 11 mbps . . .”

“But HomeRF 2.0 products still face an uphill battle for consumer acceptance. Dozens of vendors are already shipping 802.11b products, and the standard's proliferation in corporate and public environments is a distinct advantage as well . . .”

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