NEWS: Intel goes 802.11n as IEEE finalises spec

<http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/8880/53/>

Intel has upgraded the wireless component of its Centrino Duo chips
to support the new 802.11n wireless LAN technology, offering
significantly better performance than 802.11a/b/g WiFi And the IEEE
has announced finalisation of the 802.11n standard.

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Meanwhile the IEEE 802.11n committee has approved the latest version
of 802.11n dubbed draft version 1.10, it will be known as version 2.0
when it is released to the full IEEE 802.11n committee by the end of
the month.

ComputerWorld quoted working group member, Bill McFarland, saying
that concerns of all the contending parties who caused the original
delays appear to be satisfied. Thee included the handset and handheld
manufacturers that wanted more consideration given to low-power
consumption and VoIP capabilities, consumer electronics manufacturers
that wanted the standard to accommodate more than access points, and
the major hardware network and chip manufacturers that wanted to put
the 802.11n spec on a fast track to approval, the report said.

Products conforming to version 1.10, it is claimed, will be
compatible with pre-802.11n products already on the market. McFarland
was quoted saying that only a minor firmware upgrade would be
required to ensure complete compatibility.

However while the functional specification might be finalised full
approval will take some time and is not expected before early 2008.

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Bought a "n" adapter and compared
it around town by connecting to similar
brands or same "n" APs..And although
definitely improved over non-n devices..my
well-designed 802.11b/g with a decent antenna
easily exceeded "n" distance and speed.
However, welcome Intel technological
attempts because they ultimately lead to
improvements by others. One improvement
in notebook wireless is the planar wi-fi
and Bluetooth antennas in the top of the
display lid, instead of down inside under
the keyboards..Regards