The current 802.11a/b/g WLAN standards offer the convenience of wireless connections with adequate performance for most of today's wireless networking applications, However, as next-generation wireless applications emerge, higher WLAN data throughput will be required. In response to this anticipated need, both the IEEE TGn and the Wi-Fi Alliance have set goals for the next generation of WLAN performance.

This whitepaper by a technical marketing engineer in Intel's Communications Technology Lab introduces Intel's vision for an IEEE 802.11n implementation with data transfer rates that exceed the IEEE TGn's expectations, which are roughly quadruple that of 802.11a and g. In addition, 802.11n will support all major platforms, including consumer electronics, personal computing, and handheld platforms, and will be usable throughout all major environments, including enterprise, home, and public hotspots.

Read the 802.11n whitepaper

 
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